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No chance of Renault killing Zoe News
13.11.2010 One of the most popular names in France, Zoe, and an electric car from Renault were the subject of a courtroom ruling recently that found the e-car posed no threat to girls... -
CarbonNeutral Company reduces IT firm's emissions News
12.11.2010 IT systems development and support specialists IT Force has announced it has become certified as a CarbonNeutral company.Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Recycling Services, IT Organisation, IT Management, IT Consulting, Green, Energy -
Scientists give EC sustainability warning over fish stocks News
12.11.2010 The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) has warned the European Commission that the levels of fish resources in EU waters are dangerously low. -
Irish innovators shape up for Globe Forum contest News
11.11.2010 Twelve finalists involved in Irish research and innovation projects will vie for “Ireland’s Innovator” and “Ireland‘s Researcher” at next week’s Globe Forum event in Dublin.Categories: Sustainability, Software Development, Software, R&D, Green, Application Design and Development, Apps, Business Software, Energy -
SEAI attracts public bodies with green partnership News
11.11.2010 Fourteen public bodies have signed a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) partnership to deliver energy savings of 33pc by 2020. -
Siemens and CA Technologies announce carbon alliance News
11.11.2010 A new alliance between Siemens and CA Technologies has been announced that will help companies comply with emerging carbon legislation.Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Recycling Services, Green, Energy, Green Tech -
Clean air breakthrough could tackle MRSA and CF News
11.11.2010 Irish entrepreneurs claim to have developed a breakthrough "hurdle" technology that kills the spread of airborne pathogens like MRSA, bacteria and viruses, such as avian and... -
Squeaky clean windows conduct solar energy News
13.11.2010 Scientists have devised a way to absorb light and effectively generate energy through thin films placed on windows panes.Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Recycling Services, Green, Engineering, Energy, Green Tech -
ESB launches sustainability-focused online store News
10.11.2010 A host of efficient energy products, from LED mood lighting to solar-powered mobile phone chargers, can now be purchased from the ESB online store - ESBStore.ie. -
4 million electric vehicles and hybrids on the road by 2030? News
10.11.2010 By the year 2030, US auto sales could include 4 million plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles, according to research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. -
EC records 5pc carbon drop from new cars in 2009 News
10.11.2010 The European Commission (EC) has announced a 5pc drop in CO2 emissions from new cars sold in the European Union (EU) last year. -
Tesla records wider net loss than previous quarter News
10.11.2010 Automaker Tesla Motors has released its third-quarter financial results which show that the Silicon Valley form made a net loss amounting to $34.9m (around €25m) compared to... -
Research lauds solar-powered blood pressure device News
10.11.2010 Third-world countries, with rapidly rising rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), could benefit from a device that harnesses solar power to measure blood pressure. -
Bord Gáis acquires 20pc stake in wave energy company News
10.11.2010 Bord Gáis has acquired a 20cp stake in Irish wave energy company Tonn Energy in a bid to further develop its renewable energy portfolio.Categories: Sustainability, Science, Renewable Energy, Recycling Services, Green, Engineering, Energy, Green Tech -
Land Rover enters EV market News
09.11.2010 Land Rover is set to release its most economical vehicle to date - a two-wheel drive SUV named the Freelander – in 2011. The vehicle is said to be more carbon efficient and will... -
Siemens providing EV charging infrastructure to Chinese city News
09.11.2010 Siemens AG has said it expects to complete a deal to supply an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to a Chinese city this month. -
Electronic system to monitor shoreline pollution News
09.11.2010 A new electronic monitoring system will be put in place by the European Union (EU) to gauge pollution in the Irish Sea in order to protect Irish shorelines. -
No time for Europe to rest on low-carbon laurels - report News
09.11.2010 There is a greater need for top European companies to cut their pollution, a newly released report says. -
Irish firm to build 10 UK plastic conversion plants News
08.11.2010 An Enterprise Ireland-backed company has signed a major deal with a UK recycling and resource management company to build 10 UK plastic conversion plants. -
Irish energy firm invests in solar energy across Europe News
08.11.2010 An Irish energy firm that has plans to invest €140m across Europe in the next nine months has launched its first project in France this weekend.