Tagged: Environment
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Clean-tech forum in Dublin explores ‘green’ business opportunities News
22.04.2013 An international forum is today being hosted in Dublin to focus on clean-tech opportunities in cities across Europe and to showcase new innovations from Irish companies.Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Investments, Green Tech, Green Computing, Government, Energy, Economy -
EU ministers to converge in Dublin for energy talks this week News
22.04.2013 Ireland’s Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, TD, will be hosting an informal meeting with EU energy ministers at Dublin Castle this week to thrash out ideas on topics such as ICT and... -
UCC secures ‘green campus’ status for second time News
19.04.2013 University College Cork (UCC) has retained its standing as a ‘green campus’ as a result of its environmental and sustainability drive. The university was first awarded the... -
Close-up of Mars shows a dynamic landscape News
05.04.2013 New imaging and technologies mean we are getting an unprecedented view of the Martian landscape - and it’s throwing up some surprises. Claire O’Connell finds out from... -
Why you should switch off your lights for Earth Hour (infographic) News
23.03.2013 At 8.30pm today, many people, organisations and landmarks around the world will observe Earth Hour by turning off their lights for an hour to raise awareness of the need to... -
Major landmarks to go dark for seventh Earth Hour tomorrow (video) News
22.03.2013 Thousands of people around the world are expected to join landmarks and go dark for Earth Hour tomorrow, to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change. -
The rise of smartphone recycling (infographic) News
09.02.2013 The number of mobile phones in circulation is enormous, and a new infographic takes a look at how they impact the environment and how recycling the devices can help keep our... -
Engineering firm creates 11 jobs as Middle East strategy pays dividends News
28.01.2013 Engineering consultancy Fehily Timoney’s focus on the Middle East is paying off with €2.5m in contract wins leading to 11 new jobs. Some 30pc of the company's turnover now comes...Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Green Tech, Green, Engineering, Engineer, Energy, Development, Design -
EIB loans €200m for Irish water investment projects News
24.01.2013 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to provide a €200m loan to help finance 23 water projects around Ireland, including new water mains, water and waste-water treatment...Tags: Ireland, Environment, -
Cities of Opportunity Reports
29.06.2011 Cities of Opportunity 2011 makes its fourth analysis of the trajectory of 26 cities, all capitals of finance, commerce and culture - and through their performance, seeks to open...Categories: Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Mobility, Infrastructure Management, Government, Energy, Education, Economy, AnalysisTags: Environment, Health, Green Energy, Media, Life Sciences, Innovation, Infrastructure, Transport, PwC -
Citizen Today: Cities for Citizens Reports
12.07.2011 Ernst & Young reports on the findings of its year-long examination into the biggest challenges facing urban communities around the globe. -
Irish tech firm AMCS acquires Swedish software group Wånelid News
15.11.2012 Irish environment and recycling management software company AMCS Group is expanding its footprint in Scandinavia as it has acquired the Swedish software company Wånelid AB Group... -
€39m Cill Rónáin Harbour on Inis Mór island wins Best Engineering Project News
12.11.2012 The Irish public have voted the Cill Rónáin Harbour as the Best Engineering Project of the Year. The project was selected because of the enormous social and economic value it...Categories: Leadership & Management, Infrastructure Management, Green, Engineering, Engineer, Development, Design -
City Bin Co to create 35 jobs following €15m Averda investment News
12.11.2012 Galway-based waste collection firm City Bin Co is planning to double its workforce, creating 35 new positions, following the news that the waste management player Averda is to...Categories: Sustainability, Investments -
Five start-ups to compete in IBM’s SmartCamp Kickstart Dublin contest News
24.10.2012 Tomorrow in Dublin, five start-ups will be presenting their business strategies to investors, industry and business experts at IBM’s SmartCamp Kickstart event in order to... -
Irish marine scientist calls for more water monitoring devices to spot pollution News
29.08.2012 Following the most recent E coli contamination that was detected in the waters off the coastlines of Cork and Galway, which resulted in beaches being closed for a time last... -
Google reveals winners of its 2012 Science Fair in California News
25.07.2012 Google’s Mountain View, California, Googleplex was transformed into a science hub yesterday, as the search engine giant pooled together young scientists from around the globe to...Categories: Web, Software Development, Software, Science, Research, R&D, Mobile, Life Sciences, Internet, Intellectual Property, Enterprise, Education, Apps -
Space camera to take pictures of planet Earth from ISS to detect disasters News
19.07.2012 A new Earth-observing camera system is heading to the International Space Station this week. Once the camera is installed in the station’s Destiny lab it will be directed by...