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How to Build a Water-Smart City

By Ryan Harmon
As water shortages and drought become increasingly common, cities will need to invest in infrastructure and find ways to recycle their supply to build a water-smart city. Cities across time have stretched to secure water. The Romans built aqueducts, the Mayans constructed underground storage chambers, and Hohokam farmers dug more than 500 miles of canals in what is now the
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€490k Awarded to Projects to Promote the Circular Economy Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth TD, has announced funding of €490,000 for 10 projects across Ireland under the first Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS). Creating a ‘circular economy’ is part of the move towards a more sustainable future, with a focus on reducing and eliminating […]
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Finalists for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award’ Announced

By Ryan Harmon
Businesses from banking, retail, pharmacy and travel have been announced as the four finalists of the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award at the Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2021. AIB, Aldi, Boots and Earth’s Edge were shortlisted for the flagship award after a panel of 14 judges assessed a total of 83 award submissions […]
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New Regulations for Installation of Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has approved the publication of EU (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2021 for Electric Vehicle recharging infrastructure. These regulations transpose requirements under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Directive aims to support the European Union’s
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Launch of ‘Food Vision 2030 – A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems’

By Ryan Harmon
A major new decade-long and pioneering strategy for Ireland’s food and drinks sector has received Government approval. ‘Food Vision 2030 – A World Leader in Sustainable Food Systems’ has been launched. The ambitious and innovative roadmap for the agri-food sector aims to agri-food exports from €14bn to €21bn by 2030 – further enhancing Ireland’s position […]
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Research on Climate Smart Agri-Practices has Primary Role in Sustainable Agriculture

By Ryan Harmon
Climate change’s negative impacts are already being felt on farms, but the problem also works in reverse as agriculture is a major part of the climate problem currently generating over 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The need to develop climate smart agri-practices is greater than ever. STARGATE research project develops a breakthrough, multiscale and holistic […]
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Taoiseach Opens Ireland’s Largest Solar Farm and Expansion to Biotech Facility

By Jack Mullen
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has opened Ireland’s single largest Solar Farm. Developed in a joint venture by Lilly and Enerpower, the 16-acre facility will help power a significant proportion of the Lilly plant at its Dunderrow site (near Kinsale) with sustainable energy. The ground-mounted Solar Farm will produce up to 5.6MW of power allowing Lilly to […]
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Cork City Council Announces City Centre Placemaking – Greening of the City Grant

By Ryan Harmon
Cork City Council is inviting applications from city centre-based businesses, institutions, local community-based groups and residents associations to its City Centre Placemaking Fund.  This is open to those who want to be involved in ongoing work that contributes to the greening of the urban streets and encourages biodiversity in the city centre. The hope is […]
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Successful Applicants Under €3 Million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative Announced

By Ryan Harmon
The successful applicants under the €3 million pilot bike and e-bike upcycling initiative has been announced. Following the recent introduction by the Department of Rural and Community Development, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, of a pilot initiative to develop a scheme for the provision of high quality up-cycling bikes and e-bikes, the successful […]