The editor of a business magazine has called on Ireland to realise that its contribution to the climate change problem is small and that carbon levy plans must be scrapped.

The minister of state at the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government has claimed that tackling climate change is a "key element" of the Irish government's programme.

The Farm Waste Management Scheme deadline should be extended beyond December 31st, according to farm organisations.

Water supply shortages will affect urban centres in the next five years unless there is further investment, according to the national policy advisory body for enterprise and science.

Every local authority in Wales has met tough targets to cut the amount of biodegradable waste they can send to landfill sites.