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Wilson’s shock U-turn over Tyrone geological site

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:11:20 GMT

Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has made a shock U-turn over the protection of a geological site of national importance in Co Tyrone.

Obama ends American isolationism over climate change

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:16:58 GMT

Prospects for success in the world's struggle to combat global warming have been transformed at a stroke after US President-elect Barack Obama made it clear that America would play its full part in renewing the Kyoto Protocol climate-change treaty.

Calls grow for probe into plan for runway

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:03:24 GMT

Momentum was building today for a public inquiry into plans to extend George Best Belfast City Airport’s runway.

Ballyholme beach is an EU washout

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:22:02 GMT

A beach has failed to meet European water quality standards following testing this summer, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has revealed.

Green route into Belfast opened

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:22:08 GMT

A seven-mile stretch of traffic free tranquillity has been unveiled in east Belfast.

Police empty drains in hunt for knife that killed Kenneth

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:53:27 GMT

A Larne father-of-one whose body was found in an alleyway just yards from his home had suffered a violent death, police said last night.

46,000 Ulster homes built on flood plains

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:55 GMT

Thousands of homes are at risk of damage if the torrential rains seen in August return.

50,000 Ulster homes built on flood plains

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:55 GMT

Thousands of homes are at risk of damage if the torrential rains seen in August return.

Wilson ‘isolated’ after DUP backs Climate Bill

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:05 GMT

Green campaigners say climate change sceptic Environment Minister Sammy Wilson has been isolated by his DUP colleagues after the party supported the UK Climate Change Bill in a Westminster debate.

14 cases of 'mad cow disease' found in NI herds

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:29:27 GMT

Fourteen cases of ‘mad cow disease’ were picked up in Northern Ireland cattle last year through government surveillance programmes.

Plan to change BSE test rules

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:29:27 GMT

Fourteen cases of ‘mad cow disease’ were picked up in Northern Ireland cattle last year through government surveillance programmes.

Belfast’s aerial warfare

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:01:22 GMT

Swooping birds of prey could become a familiar sight in Belfast City Centre if an innovative pest control scheme takes off.

Public urged to help save our ancient woodland

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:27:19 GMT

The public have been recruited in the battle to save Northern Ireland’s oldest trees.

Keep filling bird tables, urges RSPB

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:26:52 GMT

Northern Ireland’s garden birds could lose out if people are tightening their purse strings, the RSPB has warned.

Wilson ignores advice to preserve important site

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:01:58 GMT

A Stormont decision to drop a conservation move for a Co Tyrone geological site was made against the recommendation of a Government advisory body, it has been learned.

Biomass plant ‘vital for poultry jobs

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:13:35 GMT

A trade body for Northern Ireland’s food and drink manufacturers insisted today that a biomass plant run on chicken litter was vital to protect jobs in the poultry industry.

11,000 pollution cases but only one person jailed

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:10:35 GMT

One person has been jailed for water pollution offences in Northern Ireland in the past five years — despite more than 11,000 pollution incidents and over £2 million spent on investigations.

11,000 pollution incidents in five years but only one person jailed

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:10:15 GMT

One person has been jailed for water pollution offences in Northern Ireland in the past five years — despite more than 11,000 pollution incidents and over £2 million spent on investigations.

How you can grow your own eco garden

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:00:51 GMT

A County Armagh family has embraced the good life - and is saving up to £20 a week on grocery bills as a result.

Sammy Wilson digs his life in the garden

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:00:04 GMT

It's a far cry from the east Belfast terrace where Sammy Wilson used to live back in his teaching days.

Save £5m a year by the simple flick of a switch

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:36:31 GMT

People in Northern Ireland are throwing away £5m every year by leaving gadgets and lights switched on while they are sleeping.

Rare woodpecker comes back to Co Down coast

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:06:53 GMT

Bird lovers in Northern Ireland have been asked to keep their eyes — and ears — open following a series of sightings of great spotted woodpeckers along the east coast.

63,000 homes and businesses face high risk from flooding

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:15:29 GMT

Around 63,000 properties are at risk from flooding, it has been revealed.

People in Northern Ireland more likely to share bath to save cash

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:07:13 GMT

People in Northern Ireland are more likely than their European counterparts to share a bath in an effort to save energy and money.

Energy efficiency target for housing

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:48 GMT

New social homes in Northern Ireland will be more energy efficient, it emerged last night.