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Net zero carbon target survives vote at council committee

Councillors on Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Environmental Services Committee have backed a target of net zero carbon emissions on any new build projects. A document presented to councillors indicated an extra 18% cost to ensure the ...

17 Mar 2022 at 13:00

National News

Number of workers enrolled for retrofitting programmes grows to record figures

The number of workers enrolled in the Near Zero Energy Building and Retrofit upskilling programmes has jumped from 363 in 2020 to a record 2,034 in 2022. This has been described as a major advance in creating new green jobs and as an important ...

17 Jan 2023 at 17:22

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES:  Translink school roadshow inspires next generation of Derry's ‘Zero Heroes’

Pupils enjoying the Translink 'Zero Heroes' Roadshow. Pupils enjoying the Translink 'Zero Heroes' Roadshow. Pupils from St Columba's Primary School enjoying showcase their souvenirs following the Translink 'Zero Heroes' Roadshow, which ...

13 May 2024 at 15:17

Local News

County Derry store’ hopes ‘zero plastic’ approach will change the way we shop

A County Derry shop is paying close attention to its carbon footprint as it adopts a 'zero plastic, zero waste philosophy in order to conserve the planet's resources. Ethical Way, in Eglinton, has chosen to forgo the plastic packaging ...

14 Sept 2021 at 11:43

Local News

County Derry firm sets the bar for sustainability in construction sector

Henry Brothers, one of the UK’s leading construction companies and Northern Ireland’s Responsible Business of the Year, has launched its strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Magherafelt-based organisation, which ...

17 Feb 2022 at 09:00

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland had highest emissions per person in 2021, figures show

Northern Ireland had the highest per capita emissions in the UK in 2021, mainly due to agriculture, new Government figures show. The country emitted 10.6 tCO2e per person, with land use change also a big contributor, as it was in ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:01

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Derry gears up for zero emission bus  fleet roll-out

Translink is preparing for the roll-out of its new zero emission Foyle Metro fleet, which will see Derry become one of the first cities in Ireland and Britain to operate a fully zero emission urban bus service.   According to ...

11 Jul 2023 at 14:30

Local News

Translink zero emission accessibility bus initiative for Foyle Pride

Pictured above at Waterside Railway Station, Derry to promote the availability of a Translink Accessibility bus for Saturday's Annual Foyle Pride Parade are, front from left, Mel Bradley, Foyle Pride, Tony McDaid, Assistant ...

21 Aug 2023 at 14:37

Local News

Derry's Playhouse to host Siren32 - eco-friendly day of inspirational workshops and exhibitions

The Playhouse Artitude: Climate, Culture & Circularity project has partnered with the NI Science Festival to deliver several events about the natural world, our planet to technology, engineering, the mind and body, food ...

13 Feb 2023 at 12:32

Local News

Step on board Derry's Foyle Metro new zero emission bus fleet

Translink has announced a special preview event for its new zero emission Foyle Metro bus fleet in Guildhall Square next Thursday, 25th May from 11.00am – 3.00pm. Derry will soon become one of the first cities in the ...

17 May 2023 at 12:16

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Strong opposition to Harbour Square tree felling

Environmental activists from Zero Waste North West have protested a Council decision to cut down several mature trees to facilitate a public realm art installation. The protest took place on Saturday afternoon, ...

05 Apr 2024 at 11:15

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Derry's young people embracing substainable travel

Pupils from Ardnashee School participating in Translink's Zero Heroes Roadshow. (Photo: Lorcan Doherty) Year 10 students from Oakgrove Integrated College who took part in the Translink Foyle Metro Zero Heroes ...

17 Nov 2023 at 09:50

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