Urban Waste Water Discharge report published - Mar 12 2007, 9:00 PM Figures released today show that poor performance of sewage treatment plants continues to be an issue despite an increase in the overall level of treatment provided. These figures were released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its report on “Urban Waste Water Discharges in Ireland – A Report for the Years 2004 and 2005".
Significant climate change impacts expected in Ireland - Mar 14 2007, 4:02 PM Significant climate change impacts are expected to occur in Ireland over the coming decades even if the EU target, of limiting global climate change to EU 2° Celsius, is met. Planning and adaptation actions are needed to reduce the worst effects of unavoidable climate change in the coming decades.
Ireland’s performance in implementing EU environmental legislation could be better - Mar 29 2007, 3:25 PM Ireland’s performance in implementing EU environmental legislation could be better, according to Dr Mary Kelly, Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) speaking today at the Sherkin Island Marine Station 23rd Annual Environmental Conference in Carrigaline, Co Cork.
