Research finds Limerick to be one of Ireland's more sustainable settlements

A study by researchers in the Centre for Environmental Research at the University of Limerick (UL) has identified Limerick as one of the more sustainable settlements in the country.  The study involved in-depth examination of 79 Irish settlements varying from villages, towns to small cities, looking at water, transport, energy, food and waste management efficiencies. … Read more

Leading Business Leaders Back Move for EU Harsher Climate Change Targets

27 business leaders from companies across Europe have supported the move to drive the European Union to toughen greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. In a letter signed by the 27 company heads and published by The Financial Times, Le Monde and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, EU ministers are urged to push for increased carbon-cutting targets. The … Read more

Solid Performance by Bord na Mona as Renewable Energy Plans Advanced

Bord na Mona has reported a slight drop in operating profits from Eur23.8m to Eur23.0m for the year ending March 2010 on turnover down 4% to Eur384.0m. The operating profit margin edged up to 6.0% compared to 5.9% the previous year. “These figures reflect a very solid performance for Bord na Mona in a challenging … Read more

Biodiversity Can be Good For Business

A new report funded by the European Commission makes a strong case for integrating biodiversity into private sector business plans and core activities around the globe. The report reveals considerable recent growth in eco-certified products and services, growing consumer concerns for sustainable production, and shows how biodiversity can provide a substantial business opportunity in a … Read more

EPA Launches Science and Sustainability Report

The EPA report, ‘Science and Sustainability’, has been launched. The report outlines how EPA-funded research has provided significant support for environmental policy and decision making at national and international levels. The EPA provides funding to scientists, engineers and innovators working on research across a range of thematic areas. This research is closely tied to Ireland’s … Read more