News from 21 January 2008 on edie

Sunken cargo ship raises pollution fears

Maritime and coastal authorities were on high alert last week after oil leaked from a cargo vessel that sank in the English Channel during rough weather.

Planning experts back low-carbon homes policy

Planning experts have given the thumbs up to plans to accelerate the development of low-carbon homes in the south west of the UK.

Manufacturers sign up to switch off hungry appliances

UK manufacturers have signed up to a Government initiative to phase out energy-guzzling consumer electronics.

University set to begin sea energy research

More businesses and universities will receive support to research and develop new technologies which generate energy from the sea.

Ireland seeks business views on biodiversity plan

The Irish Government is beginning a public consultation on a National Biodiversity Plan to ask businesses and individuals for their opinions.

Northern Ireland air quality continues to improve

Air quality in Northern Ireland is continuing to improve, according to the latest data.

NI minister backs renewable energy report

Officials in Northern Ireland have responded to a study which suggested that renewable energy could play a significant role in electricity generation in the country and in the Irish Republic.

US builders ’embracing green construction’

Builders in the US are increasingly embracing green construction practices, reports have suggested.

Developers win funding to test wave power system

A new energy-generating project could be developed off the coast of Ireland.

Oil refiner agrees air pollution settlement

A major US oil refiner has agreed to pay authorities $2.45m following alleged air pollution at three of its facilities.

Day: 21 January 2008