Environment

Zegrahm Expeditions’ Announces First-Ever “Circumnavigation of Sumatra” Cruise

Zegrahm Expeditions will extend its tradition of offering exclusive journeys and unique “circumnavigation” voyages in 2011, when it operates a Circumnavigation of Sumatra cruise in January aboard Clipper Odyssey. Sumatra, located in Western Indonesia, is the 6th largest island in the world, and contains a rich diversity of natural and cultural highlights – ideal for Zegrahm’s small-ship, expedition cruising concept.

Updated: Tue May 11 2010

Scientists Explore Plastic Soup

Scientists have sent two expeditions into the plastic soup that stretches across the ocean's little travelled 'desert'.

Updated: Tue May 04 2010

The Perfect Travelling Companion

Portable air conditioning units make the perfect travelling companion, if you are thinking of taking your motor home, or touring caravan abroad this summer. In June, July, and August, the heat on the Continent is intense, and is also getting like that in the UK; if you are trying to get some sleep in your holiday touring vehicle, forget it, without a portable air conditioner in place you will frazzle.

Updated: Tue Apr 13 2010

The Versatility Of Portable Air Conditioners

The temperamental British weather has stalled the installation of air conditioning systems in our homes and offices compared to other countries. Air conditioning systems can be an expensive investment, and why would we want a built-in air conditioning unit if we do not use it year round.

Updated: Mon Mar 29 2010

Solar Power for Homes Increase in 2010

More and more people are looking for ways to save money on their electric bill. There are many energy saving devices that are becoming very popular but the one that is still working to save many people a lot of money are solar power for homes.

Updated: Tue Mar 16 2010

Solar Panels for Homes Increase in 2010

There are a number of different ways in which you can counter the rising costs of energy in the world today. In fact, you might be amazed at the cost benefits of switching to alternate sources of energy like solar power. The best part of it all is that this is just a onetime investment and once you have the hardware setup and ready, you can reap the benefits of having solar energy power your devices throughout your home.

Updated: Mon Mar 15 2010

Energy Upgrade Scheme Will Create Jobs

A Pay As You Save (PAYS) scheme designed to energy upgrade virtually every building in Ireland over the next decade was officially recognised at Ireland’s prestigious 2010 Green Awards in Dublin last night.

Updated: Fri Mar 12 2010

BBC Three Counties Radio turns for advice to Waste King

Andy Cattigan, of the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has returned to BBC Three Counties Radio (BBC 3CR) – this time to explain the new regulations relating to the sale and recycling of batteries.

Updated: Wed Feb 10 2010

Waste King publishes its pledges to environmentally friendly waste disposal

Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has publicly pledged its commitment to recycle a substantial and significant percentage of all the waste it collects from its customers – thus avoiding using the landfill option wherever possible. Moreover, it has promised that all the waste it collects is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Updated: Wed Jan 13 2010

Water Outages In County Limerick

Limerick County Council says it is continuing to repair burst water pipes in various parts of the County.

Updated: Wed Jan 13 2010