Environment
Sammy blows cold over wind power
Six windmills the size of Blackpool Tower would have to be built per day to
meet renewable energy obligations, the Environment Minister has said.
Comments: 6
Inside Environment
German town Vauban bans cars
Friday, 26 June 2009
The Germans may have given the world the Audi and the autobahn, but they have
banished everything with four wheels and an engine from the streets of
Vauban – a model brave new world of a community in the country's south-west,
next to the borders with Switzerland and France.
Comment: 1
New green deal proposal could create over 20,000 jobs in Northern Ireland
Friday, 26 June 2009
A ‘carbon army’ of workers creating more than 20,000 new jobs as part of a
low-carbon economy has been mooted as part of a ‘Green New Deal’ for
Northern Ireland.
Comments: 2
Co Down dig reveals a prehistoric mystery
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Prehistoric mysteries uncovered in an archaeological dig at a Co Down road
scheme were revealed to the public this morning.
Comments: 27
Lebanese monk survives 100-foot cliff fall
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
A Lebanese monk who fell 100-feet from a cliff on the north coast has spoken
of his joy at being rescued.
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We should be pulling our weight on climate change: Poots
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Northern Ireland needs to pull its weight worldwide in tackling climate
change, according to incoming Environment Minister Edwin Poots.
Comments: 2
Creationist beliefs won't affect new role: Poots
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Incoming Environment Minister Edwin Poots has insisted his creationist
religious beliefs will not stand in the way of doing a good job.
Comments: 84
Greens and Irish language activists hope for change in DUP direction
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Eenvironmental campaigners and Irish language activists are both hopeful that
a major DUP ministerial re-shuffle could spell a more postive future for the
two controversial issues.
Comments: 22
Belfast City Council rejects waste incinerator plans
Monday, 22 June 2009
Belfast City Council has voted against plans for a waste incinerator on the
North Foreshore.
Comment: 1
Go green and save cash, urges wind farm firm
Monday, 22 June 2009
Business owners struggling in the recession were today urged to cut costs by
switching to renewable energies.
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Green crimes ‘going unpunished’
Saturday, 20 June 2009
The Government body charged with tackling environmental crime has not
prosecuted anyone over the last year for damage to protected wildlife areas.
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Litter louts getting away with enviro-crimes
Friday, 19 June 2009
The government body charged with tackling environmental crime has not
prosecuted anyone over the last year for damage to protected wildlife areas.
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Robinson backs alternative route for green bus system
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
First Minister Peter Robinson has backed an alternative route for the
Belfast’s Bus Rapid Transit Scheme that would avoid building along one of
east Belfast’s most popular ‘green lungs’.
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Paul McCartney pushes for 'meat-free days' to help environment
Monday, 15 June 2009
Chargrilled asparagus and lemon tart – that's the vegetarian menu for a
glamorous cast of musicians, actors, writers and artists starting a mass
movement today to limit meat eating and combat climate change.
Comments: 4
Plan to protect Rathlin way of life
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
A new Executive policy to protect the way of life on Rathlin Island while
promoting its viability and sustainability was unveiled today.
Comment: 1
Warning over filth in seas around Northern Ireland
Monday, 8 June 2009
Time is running out to do something about the filth in the seas around
Northern Ireland, it was warned today.
Comments: 4
Public back £300m Belfast waste incinerator
Thursday, 4 June 2009
Proposals for a £300m waste incinerator near Belfast have overwhelming public
backing, it was revealed today.
Comments: 4
Plans for UK's first geothermal power plant
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Plans for the UK's first electricity producing geothermal power plant have
been announced.
Comment: 1
Litter louts 'given licence to pollute'
Friday, 22 May 2009
Litter louts in some parts of Northern Ireland are being given licence to
pollute the streets with little or no chance of being brought to account, it
was claimed today.
Comments: 2
Only seven Northern Ireland beaches recommended in guide
Friday, 22 May 2009
Just seven of Northern Ireland's beaches receive a recommendation in this
year's Good Beach Guide, it was announced today.
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.U2 Album Poll
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
U2's best album - here's your chance to vote
| No Line On The Horizon |
 2% |
| How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |
 3% |
| All That You Can't Leave Behind |
6% |
| Pop |
1% |
| Zooropa |
2% |
| Achtung Baby |
19% |
| Rattle and Hum |
8% |
| The Joshua Tree |
49% |
| The Unforgettable Fire |
4% |
| Under a Blood Red Sky |
7% |
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Pirate Bay Poll
Do you agree with the one-year jail term and fine given to Pirate Bay founders?
Do you agree with the one-year jail term and fine given to Pirate Bay founders?
| Yes. The court's decision was the right one. |
10% |
| I think illegal file-sharing is wrong but the punishment was too harsh. |
16% |
| No way me hearties. It's the pirate's life for me. This boat will never be sunk! |
74% |
