Day: 2 January 2008

New Year brings green pledges

As another New Year dawns, many people in the UK will be thinking up their pledges for 2008 - but how many of those New Year resolutions will be to become more green and combat climate change?

European Commission looks to make Irish businesses greener

The European Commission has adopted new legislation on industrial emissions which could have an impact on Irish businesses.

Dublin businesses and environment ‘hit by increasing congestion’

Businesses in Dublin could see their emissions and costs rise as a result of continuing traffic congestion, a Government report has warned.

County Mayo hotel scoops environmental award

A hotel in the west of Ireland has picked up an award for the work it has undertaken to cut emissions and protect the environment.

New schemes look to protect Irish woodlands

Government ministers have revealed details about a new scheme designed to improve the quality of Ireland's woodland environment.

Water & Wastewater – Review of the Year 2007

If the year for the world of water had to be summed up in one word, it would have to be floods.

Waste & Recycling – Review of the Year 2007

The WEEE Directive and the Waste Strategy Review for England took centre stage in the world of waste this year, with the latter sparking debate over the best ways to tackle the country's rubbish.

Contaminated Land & Construction – Review of the Year 2007

The Australian headache over what to do with its nuclear waste took another twist in 2007 - with an aboriginal clan offering up tribal lands as a dumping ground, in return for cash compensation and education facilities.

Climate Change & Energy – Review of the Year 2007

Carbon offsetting came under fire in 2007 as questions were raised over the validity of unregulated credits, leading reputable offsetting companies to seek CDM-registered credits for private markets.

Environment & Business – Review of the Year 2007

Politicians continued to ratchet up the rhetoric on environmental issues this year and businesses continued to highlight their achievements as corporate citizens while several studies pointed to consumer confusion as inhibiting the public to rush to take up the mantle of environmental champions.

Pollution Monitoring & Control – Review of the Year 2007

2007 was a year of mixed fortunes when it came to pollution, with ever-tightening controls in the industrialised world overshadowed by an apparent lack of controls in developing countries - particularly those experiencing rapid economic growth.

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