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The health impacts of diesel cars are significantly higher than the health impacts of standard petrol, electric vehicles, and hybrids...

Minister Denis Naughten published the 2017 National Litter Pollution Report yesterday. litter; pollution; cigarette waste In summary the 2017 Litter...

World Environment Day takes place on the 5th June annually.  It is the most important day of the year to...

Ireland is set to miss a European Union target set for greenhouse gas emission reductions, according to new Environmental Protection Agency...

Crucial new investment to strengthen green infrastructure, benefit biodiversity and adapt infrastructure to a changing climate has been unlocked by...

Groundwater is important as a source of drinking water, and it supports river flows, lake levels and ecosystems. It contains...

The construction industry is booming as Dublin recovers from the 2008 crash, according to the International Construction Market Survey 2018...

New and improved data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found a dangerously high number of the world’s population...

The Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) first construction industry economic outlook this week heard of underlying challenges facing the sector that...

Awareness: raise public awareness of the SDGs; Participation: provide stakeholders opportunities to engage and contribute to follow-up and review processes, and further...

Kevin Cleary, BSc,MSc, PGeo,MIEMA, CEnv, Operations Director (far right) and Malcolm Dowling, BSc,MSc, Principal Environmental Consultant (2nd from right) of Verde...

By carefully examining site conditions/logistics, environmental regulations/risk, as well as the area surrounding the chosen site, companies can avoid delays...

Ireland’s emissions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) have decreased for first time since 2013, new EU figures reveal.  However,...

Because of the vast number of polluted sites requiring cleaning, choosing the most effective, ecological and cost-efficient cleaning technology and...

The Local Authority Waters & Communities Office are pleased to announce the launch of an open call for applications to...

In Ireland, the majority of urban areas are drained by combined sewer systems, which convey wastewater and stormwater in a...

Trees are well known to have a positive climate impact on Climate and Air Quality as they reduce the amount...

How Does Nature Impact Our Wellbeing? Research reveals that environments can increase or reduce our stress, which in turn impacts our...

Since its first publication in 1999, OHSAS 18001 has been a recognized occupational health and safety management system (OH & SMS) standard...

Chemicals in household cleaning products, paints and perfumes could now rival motor vehicles as the top contributor to urban air...

Oil is the most prominent home heating fuel in Ireland, particularly in rural areas, with over 700,000 homes using it...

EU ambassadors endorsed the provisional agreement on the four legislative proposals of the waste package reached with the European Parliament on 18...

Article courtesy of Interesting Engineering, 15th February 2018 Germany Debuts Zero-Emissions Train that Releases Only Steam Free public transport would...

Don't let this be your business! "Plant found operating without licence fined over fish kill" In the Republic of Ireland,...

In December 2017, the EPA issued a draft Guidance Note on Soil Recovery Waste Acceptance Criteria. This guidance document applies...

The EPA Licence Application Form is now online. To apply for an Industrial Emissions (IE), Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) or...

In the article "China to create new forests the size of Ireland", it reports that China will plant new forests covering...

What is Microbiology Microbiology  is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells).  Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, parasitology, mycology and bacteriology. What...

What is Hydrogeology Hydrogeology (hydro- meaning water, and -geology meaning the study of the Earth) is the area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement...

Verde Environmental Consultants undertaking soil and groundwater assessment near the Boyne Viaduct. Designed by civil engineer, Sir John MacNeill, the Boyne Viaduct...

Step 1: Identify the Risk Risks may arise from many sources, such as: Oil delivery tankers. Unsuitable filling points. Overfill...

What is Environmental Consulting? Environmental consulting is often a form of compliance consulting, in which the consultant ensures that the client maintains an...

EPA calls on local authorities to target inspections to improve air quality and management of waste tyres and food waste...

Ireland is not on track to meet its short-term emissions targets or to decarbonise its economy by 2050 without major...

Although they may actually look attractive and provide great cover - BEWARE.  These are invasive species of weeds which are...

When it comes to investing in property developments or acquisitions, environmental due diligence can save your client an unpleasant shock...

Verde are currently involved in a monthly lake monitoring program throughout Counties Clare and Wicklow, as part of the Water...

What is air pollution Air pollution occurs when harmful substances including particulates and biological molecules are introduced into Earth's atmosphere. It may cause diseases, allergies or...

Dr. Gary Canny, PhD BSc Env – Technical Manager, Verde Environmental Group (on the right) presenting on The Management and Remediation of...

Verde Expands in Cork 13th September 2017 Irish company Verde Environmental Group today launched new offices at Airport East Business...

Paul van den Bergh, CEO of Verde Environmental Group celebrated 15 years in business with staff at the head office...

Working on #remediation of #oilcontamination at a #river in Co. Carlow by installation of #spillrespoonseequipment  - #boom and #absorbents.

Eutrophication is excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to run-off from the land,...

Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental performance are cornerstones of our business. We maintain our accreditation to ISO Management Systems...

Following a recent review of the 2006 Wind Energy Development Guidelines, there will be stringent restrictions on noise levels from high-powered...

Sometimes our work takes us to stunning locations.  Verde scientists and hydrogeologists have just completed a soil and surface water...

Know your Japanese Knotweed or Pay the Price Japanese Knotweed is classified as one of the top 100 worst invasive species...

Every day is bring your dog to work day in Verde!  Roxy has been 'working' at Verde for two years...

Verde Remediation Services have crews undertaking oil spill remediation projects all over the country. Guess where one lucky crew were?...

Huge congratulations to Minde Maziliauskas, Verde Warehouse Supervisor, who did his own Shave or Dye this weekend for such a...

We deliver a breadth of environmental consultancy and contracting services to all sectors including:  *Industrial, *Commercial, *Residential, *Insurance, *Professional and...