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Ireland must adapt to climate change
Posted on April 29th, 2009 No comments
Ireland's climate is already changing with more severe extremes set to come and the country must do more to protect itself from the negative impacts while making the most of opportunities that might present themselves. -
How would a solar thermal system make a difference to you?
Posted on April 28th, 2009 No comments
It can be argued that - capital investment involved in hydro electric energy usually makes it impractical for small scale installations - ground source (geothermal) energy requires large amounts of real estate - wind turbines have a negative impact on the landscape - the cost of photo voltaic panels is prohibitive making payback times unacceptable - even biomas, which is carbon dioxide neutral, has to be sustainably sourced and requires regular deliveries and large storage facilities. -
Data Centre cooling – save up to 90% on energy costs (Stand W6 at Sustainability Live)
Posted on April 28th, 2009 No comments
EcoCooling, the UKs largest manufacturer and distributor of Evaporative coolers are now in a position to offer evaporative cooling systems for both data centres and server rooms. These systems will effectively reduce the running costs of cooling these areas by over 90%, giving potential pay backs of under a year and creating massive carbon savings as no harmful refrigerants are used in the process. -
US could cut energy use by 10% by 2020
Posted on April 27th, 2009 No comments
Planned federal energy efficiencies could cut the US's energy consumption by 10% by 2020, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. -
Budget report
Posted on April 24th, 2009 No comments -
New UK kids’ think tank to start a green revolution
Posted on April 24th, 2009 No commentsThe UK's children say "listen to us for a greener future" -
Energy Savings in the Food and Drinks Industry
Posted on April 24th, 2009 No comments
As the Chancellor announces that economic growth is unlikely to see a recovery before next year, businesses need to focus on cutting operations cost. Energy efficiency is a key area to address, especially when savings of 15% are obtainable. -
MCERTS ’09 to be busiest air monitoring event yet
Posted on April 20th, 2009 No comments
Organisers of this year's MCERTS air and emissions monitoring conference and exhibition are urging delegates to plan their visit carefully because there will be more than 80 free workshops taking place, presentations from high-profile speakers and 60 companies exhibiting during the two-day event. -
Celebrating Earth Day
Posted on April 20th, 2009 No comments
Earth Day 2009 this year will see activities promoting the environment taking place around the world. -
Forests ability to absorb greenhouse gases could be lost
Posted on April 20th, 2009 No comments
Forests abilities to absorb greenhouse gases is 'at risk of being lost entirely' to climate change, according to a report presented today.


