Day: 17 November 2004

Organic market booming in the UK

The organic food market is growing at twice the rate of the general grocery market, a recent report from the Soil Association has revealed.

Air con provides Congress with energy efficiency opportunity

Energy industry insiders have formed an agreement which, if adopted by Congress, will save the need for 25 new power plants, a US organisation has announced.

Cash boost for UK waste projects

Ten local authorities have been awarded a total of £8 million to implement a range of sustainable waste management projects.

Coal pollution death compensation fast-tracked by Minister

Compensation for the widows and families of miners that died from coal-related diseases is being fast-tracked by the DTI as part of one of the biggest-ever injury claims.

Inter-country cooperation is key to managing flood risk

Drawing on flood management experience from neighbouring EU countries is vital in order to tackle floodwater issues effectively at home, UK officials have confirmed.

Ireland must tackle illegal waste scams, Minister says

Ireland needs a comprehensive programme to tackle growing problems caused by illegal waste activities such as fly tipping, Batt O'Keeffe, TD, stated earlier this week.

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