Climate change presents a risk to the supply of important goods and services from the land, says a new report published by, the Committee on Climage Change, the UK Government’s advisers on climate change adaptation. Without action this could undermine the ability to meet increased food demand over the next decades. The report reviews key … Read more
Aramark Ireland has reported a 6% rise in revenue to €207 million and an 18% jump in operating profit to €5.3 million (€4.5 million) for 2012. The company also created an additional 209 new jobs in 2012, growing overall employment to 3,800, making Aramark Ireland one of the largest employers in Ireland. Aramark specialises in … Read more
The Verdigris Project has announced the publication of ISO 16759, the standard that describes the framework for quantifying and communicating the carbon footprint of print media. The standard is not a carbon calculator but a specification for what carbon calculators should cover for print media products. ISO 16759 is the first standard of its kind: … Read more
The European Commission is launching a consultation on how to use phosphorus in a more sustainable way. Phosphorus is widely used in agriculture and is an essential component in fertiliser and animal feed, but it is a resource which has no substitute. Supplies are limited, prices have been volatile and much phosphorus is currently wasted, … Read more
In the coming weeks a decision will be made in Bremerhaven about whether two of the largest marine protection areas in the world can be established in the Antarctic. The topic is on the agenda of a Special Meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Resources (CCAMLR), which is taking place at … Read more
Teagasc and the Forest Service has organised a National Forestry Event focusing on the Management and Thinning of Oak and Conifer Mixtures. It will take place on Wednesday, 10 July at the Kilruane McDonagh GAA Centre, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary. Dr Nuala Ni Fhlatharta, Head of Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department comments: “Good management of forests is … Read more
As part of its three-year Sustainable Urban Mobility campaign “Do The Right Mix”, the European Commission has released the names of another 18 campaigner-led actions to be awarded funding. Each action will receive up to Eur7000, which can be used to strengthen activities promoting sustainable urban mobility, from cycling courses, to car-sharing, fun activities for … Read more
According to a new survey, most Europeans would be prepared to change their purchasing habits and buy more environmentally-friendly products, but many feel they lack information and distrust manufacturers’ environmental claims. The survey on the “Attitudes of Europeans towards building the single market for green products” indicates that more than three-quarters of respondents are willing … Read more
The world experienced unprecedented high-impact climate extremes during the 2001-2010 decade, which was the warmest since the start of modern measurements in 1850 and continued an extended period of pronounced global warming. More national temperature records were reported broken than in any previous decade, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). … Read more
The European Commission has approved funding for 248 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the EU’s environment fund. Among those is a €2.6 million project by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to protect endangered habitats on the three Aran Islands. Inishmaan, Inishmor and Inisheer have a rich natural heritage and are designated … Read more