MPs say UK should be given GM regulatory powers
A report published by MPs has said the UK should be given the regulatory power to grow genetically-modified crops...
The current European Union rules for...
Scottish wind farm fails to secure government deal
Moray Offshore Renewables Limited has failed to secure a government deal to build a major wind farm project in the Outer Moray Firth...
Failure to...
Integrated farming delivers sustainable farming
Patrick Wrixon, President of the European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture (EISA) gives thought to integrated farming and its positive impact on the...
Going for growth for agriculture in Northern Ireland
Michelle O’Neill, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development in the north of Ireland gives an overview of her priorities for 2015 including tackling rural...
Clean air for all
Dr Eva Csobod, Project Coordinator at the Regional Environmental Center details how the SINPHONIE project is helping to deliver clean air for school children
The...
Tackling air quality issues in the Turku region
According to the Finnish Environmental Protection Act, municipalities are responsible for enhancing air protection within their region. Turku is a regional capital of the...
Good indoor climate AND energy efficiency = TRUE
Poor ventilation is a growing health risk in today’s society. Poor ventilation in offices, schools and healthcare facilities often causes discomfort and impair work...
Air quality in Europe
Air pollution impacts all living species and can have a detrimental impact. Dr Valentin Foltescu EEA Project manager – Air quality reporting and assessment...
Estonian environmental charges
Mati Raidma, Minister for the Environment in the Republic of Estonia explains why environmental charges are crucial to help reduce the effects of climate...
Bristol – UK’s first European Green Capital
Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson discusses how the City will build on its new international status as 2015 European Green Capital, leading the way...
The United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme
Your partner for capacity development in fisheries projects
For 17 years the United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme has promoted the sustainable use of living...
Climate change: An unimaginable calamity
We stride confidently toward a vast catastrophe. Willingly blind to the consequences of our profligate burning of fossil fuels, we speak in hushed tones,...
Geothermal energy: a renewable, low carbon resource for the UK
Jon Busby, Team Leader Renewables, Energy Storage and Clean Coal at the British Geological Survey details the benefits of deep geothermal heat sources in...
Volcanoes and geothermal energy
Taking advantage of the power of the Earth interior
Prof. Joan Martí is the leader of the Group of Volcanology at the Institute of Earth...
Integrated farming delivers sustainability
Patrick Wrixon, President of the European Initiative for Sustainable Development in Agriculture (EISA) gives thought to integrated farming and its positive impact on the...
21st Century agriculture
AG looks at the key areas the European Commission is focusing on in regards to agriculture, and how new Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural...
Colony decline attributed to stressed young bees
Young bees are being forced to grow up too fast due to disease killing off older workers...
New research has revealed that the decline of...
Reducing energy costs while cutting emissions
Gregor Paterson-Jones, Managing Director of Energy Efficiency at the UK Green Investment Bank gives an overview of how investing in energy efficiency can help...
EEA: Air quality in Europe
Air pollution impacts all living species and can have a detrimental impact. Dr Valentin Foltescu EEA Project manager – Air quality reporting and assessment...
The evolution of Danish pig farming
The pig farming industry in Denmark is longstanding with 90% of pork produced exported worldwide. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council provides insight to...