Day: 8 February 2008

More shoppers want to buy green

Shoppers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and ethical credentials of the organisations they buy from.

‘More defences needed’ against Thames flooding

The Thames Barrier will protect London from flooding throughout the 21st century under the Government's climate change predictions - but will not be enough to withstand severe weather under more negative climate scenarios.

Greener trains roll out across Ireland

The trains used in Ireland are being updated and the new fleet will be the greenest diesel train fleet in Europe, it has been claimed.

Tidal turbine to go ahead

The world's first turbine to create commercial amounts of electricity from water will be installed off the coast of Northern Ireland in March.

Local authorities share waste tips

Local authorities in Ireland have been showcasing what they are doing to tackle waste issues in their areas.

Wastewater hearing begins in west Ireland

A controversial wastewater plant would pollute the waters of Clew Bay and impact the lives of local shellfish farmers, a hearing has been told.

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