Month: March 2008

Protestors ‘flash mob’ Terminal 5

Climate campaigners marked the opening day of Heathrow's controversial new Terminal 5 with a flash mob in the arrivals lounge of the new building.

Antrim households keen to cut carbon emissions

More than 100,000 households in Northern Ireland have made commitments to cut carbon emissions, with residents in County Antrim the most enthusiastic.

Public transport use increase in Northern Ireland

More and more people are using public transport in Northern Ireland and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country, a new study has shown.

Robot planes take to Antarctic skies

A team of scientists have successfully flown robotic aeroplanes across the Antarctic wastes for the first time.

Businesses urged to embrace biodiversity

Businesses must wake up to the opportunities of conserving biodiversity, according to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Shell International.

Household insecticides linked to Parkinson’s

Common household herbicides and insecticides could be linked to the onset of Parkinson's disease, a new study has found.

Calls to delay RTFO

Defra's chief scientific advisor has said Government should delay introducing a legal requirement for the use of biofuels on UK forecourts.

Kitchen firm signs zero carbon pledge

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ESB to invest in Ireland’s renewable future

Ireland's Electricity Supply Board has announced a major investment in renewable energy.

Reuters to be powered by Cornish air

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Pollution watch for final stage of Napoli removal

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Airtricity invites funding applications

Irish wind power firm Airtricity is inviting applications for funding under the Tappaghan Wind Farm Community Fund 2008.

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