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Composting green waste saves as much CO2 as energy recovery
Recycling green waste as compost could match the environmental benefits of converting it into renewable energy, in terms of CO2 savings, according to new German research says Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA). It suggests that the two forms of waste management should be seen as complementary and both should receive subsidies. Read the rest of this entry »
Help Avaaz reach 1 million signatures today!
The EC has just allowed GM crops into Europe, ignoring the concerns of the public. Please sign the Avaaz petition for independent research and a moratorium on GM crop development. With 1 million citizens’ signatures, they can make an official legal request to the European Commission. Sign below and let’s get to 1 million:
Climate Change Conference hosted by Wexford County Council
Next Wednesday the 21st of April there will be an interesting conference from 9-4pm on climate change at the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. Guest speakers include John Sweeney from NUI Maynooth , Dr. Conor Murphy from NUI Maynooth, Frank Convery from Comhar and NUID- UCD and Mary Kelly from the EPA. Environmental organisations , businesses and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend. More information, contact details and booking form are in the PDF attached here: Climate Change Conference 21st AprilBrochure
Book asap as places are limited
Earth Hour this Saturday March 27th 8.30pm
Be sure to pledge your support for Earth Hour by switching off your lights between 8.30 and 9.30pm on Saturday 27th March. In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for this one hour. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, to show leadership and be responsible for our future.
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