Day: 27 March 2008

UK will meet Kyoto commitments – Benn

The UK is still on track to go beyond its Kyoto targets according to figures released by Government this week.

Free advice for farmers considering organic switch

English farmers are to be offered impartial advice on whether converting to organic production is right for them.

Flagship lake not above environmental change

A lake considered by many Americans as the embodiment of nature's grandeur is feeling the bite of climate change.

Irish schools praised for environmental action

Ten schools in Tipperary have been recognised for the work they have done to promote environmental issues.

Scrapyard fined after ignoring waste regs

Skips full of car batteries, dozens of scrap vehicles and heaps of waste electronic equipment were left lying around a Buckinghamshire scrapyard with little attention given to waste regulations despite numerous warnings.

Wind power ‘cheapest NI renewable option’

The Northern Ireland (NI) Government believes that renewable sources may eventually be able to provide up to 42 per cent of electricity generation, with wind power being the cheapest option.

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