Environment
Dublin News
New bylaws sought for Dalkey Island
The local council responsabile for Dalkey Island in Dublin Bay is seeking to introduce new bylaws to help preserve the island's heritage and ecology.
The uninhabited 9-hectare island is situated on...
Brussels News
Brussels is organising a bulky waste collection until 22 June. Special containers are supplied on the streets and information about collection is circulated previously in each area. The cleaning servi...
Brussels News
People living in Brussels are invited to clean the area outside their homes on Saturday 27 April in the city’s fifth cleanliness day.
The city is also looking for people to publicise the even...
Jersey News
The green lettuce seaweed that invaded the beaches on the south coast of the island all summer may in future be taken out to sea on a special barge.
During several weeks in the summer lorries were...
Jersey News
The Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey have estimated that they need to spend over £120 million in flood defences
Guernsey has calculated that it should spend £55 million to protect...
Brussels News
Brussels fights invasive plants
Brussels’ Green Spaces Unit is campaigning to eradicate invasive plants such as black cherry, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed from the city.
The Brussels unit, which looks after the green...
Barcelona News
Barcelona possible site for American casino complex
A new casino, hotel and business complex, which would generate about 30,000 new jobs during the construction stage, could be built in Barcelona, although Madrid is also a candidate for the €3-6 b...
Barcelona News
Barcelona bids to host UN water resources unit
Barcelona is competing with Istanbul and Delft close to Amsterdam to become the water capital of the world.
The city council has presented its candidacy to host the permanent headquarters of the Wo...
Jersey News
Jersey has launched a scheme to enhance the island’s natural environment in response to International Biodiversity Day.
Private individuals, schools, farmers and companies are being encourage...
Oxford News
This year Oxford has scheduled its community spring clean on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 March. Last year 118 community groups (2,000 individuals) participated and students from almost all Oxford
Oxford News
Oxfords helps business recycle food
A trial food waste disposal system for small and medium size businesses has been introduced across Oxford. The scheme is organised in conjunction with ReMade South East, a company that helps national,...
Copenhagen News
Copenhagen looks at congestion charges
Opposition is growing in Denmark to a government proposed congestion charge for Copenhagen. The plan to charge for entry into the capital was first put forward at the end of 2011 and the government is...
Paris News
The French ministry of transport is to encourage schemes to promote greater use of bicycles for short trips. It has proposed the introduction of employee incentive schemes for those who bicycle to get...
Brussels News
Anyone in Brussels wanting to recycle a Christmas tree may put in out on the pavement from 18.00 on 7 January to be collected on 8 January.
The trees (no artificial ones are accepted) must not be...
Jersey News
Jersey warned of water shortage
Jersey has been asked to save water as reserves in the island are running low after lack of rain during the autumn. Households have been requested not to use running water for washing. They have been...
Barcelona News
POLLUTION FREE ZONES FOR CATALONIA
Polluting cars in Barcelona will be barred altogether from clean air zones, which are to be created in Catalonia
Dublin News
Dublin receives poor litter rating
Dublin city has polled poorly in the annual national anti-litter survey commissioned by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) and conducted by An Taisce, Ireland
Copenhagen News
Recycling grant for Copenhagen
Copenhagen has been chosen to lead an international campaign to improve efficiency of plastic recycling and reduce the amount of plastic finding its way into normal waste.
The city has won a subst...
