Protecting County Clare’s Coastline From Erosion

(PR-inside.com) He added that coastal protection works are being undertaken at various locations throughout Ireland in response to the increasing threat posed by climate change. Minister Killeen's comments followed today's allocation, by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, of EUR3 million for important coastal protection works around the country in 2008. Ross in County Clare has received EUR180,000, the third highest figure allocated nationally. 'It is estimated that coastal erosion causes a loss of land area of between 160 and 300 hectares a year around the coast of Ireland', stated Minister Killeen. He continued, 'Furthermore, climate experts predict that our coastal defences are ..

Montezuma’s packaging is going green-

(PR-inside.com) The popular Speciality Bars, which are intriguing combinations of loveliness, have been part of the Montezuma's range since its first production run in 2000. They have now been put into a twelve bar gift box that is totally recyclable, a project Montezuma's have been working on for many years. The packaging uses biodegradable materials, where possible and includes FSC certified cardboard, starch based materials for liners and product windows. Montezuma's have also used water-based inks and varnishes in place of traditional UV based products, which ensures the packaging breaks down faster. Helen Pattinson, co-founder of Montezuma's explains, 'The Speciality Bar Gift ..

Huntsville’s first NAHB certified community begins road construction in the first quarter of 2008.

(PR-inside.com) In early February, http://www.lovedevelopmentalabama.com [Love Development of Alabama] received the final approval for construction of the much anticipated project, Inspiration on Green Mountain. This is the first Green http://www.alabamahuntsville.net [Huntsville Alabama Real Estate] Development certified by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builder's) Standards. 'We understand there are limited natural resources available', stated Bob Spence, managing partner of Love Development. Their company recognizes the need to minimize the environmental impact by creating communities engineered as part of the natural environment. Deliberate care is being taken by the developer to create balance and harmony with nature. The project has multiple options for ..

Future Fuel – GTL Is the New Alternative Fuel for Cars and Trucks

(PR-inside.com) It's the fuel of the future, and no, it's not solar, wind or thermal. It's GTL, or Gas to Liquids fuel - an essentially non-polluting energy source that can be produced from otherwise unusable and worthless 'stranded' natural gas, the type that is normally vented into the air as oil field waste. Coal and biomass can also be used to produce GTL, but they have not proven practical. GTL can be used alone as an Ultra Clean Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel, or blended with other fuels for use in all types of engines and vehicles. This eco-friendly fuel produces lower overall emissions ..

Forests And Farms Have Significant Role As Alternative Energy Sources Are Developed – Minister Killeen

(PR-inside.com) Addressing over 300 delegates at a Wood Energy Open Day, hosted by the County Clare Wood Energy Project, the Clare T.D. said that bioenergy would be central in the fight against climate change. The aim of today's event was to identify the opportunities open to those in the wood industry, particularly in bioenergy production. Minister Killeen said, 'We have an ambitious targets for bioenergy, such as the generation of 12% of our renewable heat by 2020 and I am confident that the work being done here today will play a role in delivering on that national target. Furthermore, our considerable forestry and ..

500 Euro-Per-Year Energy Savings Offered To Limerick/Clare Homeowners

(PR-inside.com) The Limerick Clare Energy Agency today said that the Government's launch of a Home Energy Saving Scheme had presented the people of Clare and Limerick with an ideal opportunity to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The LCEA, along with Clare County Council and Limerick County Council, will administer the multi-million Euro Scheme, which is also being piloted in Dundalk and Tipperary. With an initial investment of ?5 million, the regional pilot is designed to inform the rollout of the full scale ?100 million national scheme envisaged in the Programme for Government. 'The aim of the Scheme is to encourage homeowners ..

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