Radon
Up to
150,000 workers are at potential risk of developing fatal lung cancer
as a result of exposure to dangerously high levels of radiation, while
a leading radon expert has cited ‘widespread confusion amongst
employers' regarding their legal requirements.
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Easca
‘Interest
in sustainable construction, both from private sector individuals and
businesses and from the public sector has grown rapidly in the last
couple of years. Unfortunately the ability of the industry to respond
to this interest is under developed' – Tom Woolley.
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EPA
‘‘We have a
body of extremely experienced and competent staff who will be able to
hit the ground running”
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Electronic Recycling
“Electrical
waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Ireland. It is a
source of valuable materials which can readily be recycled and which we
must divert from landfill”, Minister Martin Cullen, 19 February 2003.
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Breathe Easy
A recent
study instigated by the American Environmental Protection Agency has
identified indoor air quality as one of the top five urgent
environmental risks to public health.
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The Wind Industry
In light of the
failure of AER 5 and the widespread pessimism in the wind industry
regarding converting AER 6 contracts into operating wind farms, we
asked the six main political parties what their proposals are for the
development of an Irish wind industry.
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Rendering
The
rendering industry in Ireland is in a process of change and thus has
been the centre of much heated debate between renderers, the meat
industry, Irish livestock farmers and the Department of Agriculture and
Food.
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Adare Manor Hotel
Often regarded as a comfortable stopover for those travelling between
Limerick and Killarney, the town of Adare has seen it's profile upped
considerably in recent years with the wonderful restoration and
overhaul of the nearby Adare Manor Hotel
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Eco Schools
It is
hoped that the lessons learned from the construction and monitoring of
these buildings will assist in reducing the energy usage of future
school designs.
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