Energy and Environment
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Energy research excellence at Ulster
World class energy research is taking place at the University’s Centre for Sustainable Technologies. The Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST)…
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Co-operation and delivery
Marie Donnelly believes that the UK and Ireland are leading the way in renewable energy co-operation. The European Commission’s Director…
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Integrating electricity markets
Electricity markets expert David Newbery talks to Owen McQuade about the integration of European markets and the impact on the…
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Attwood ends planning restrictions for solar panels
Schools, businesses and farm buildings will no longer need planning permission for solar panels following an announcement by Environment Minister…
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Renewables: from research to enterprise
A recent Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) report indicated that Northern Ireland is outperforming the rest of the UK…
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Fracking and health
New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Eilish Cleary, has analysed the potential health consequences of hydraulic fracturing. During a visit…
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Agri-food’s tale of two sectors
While the agri-food industry is prospering, its continued growth will depend on providing sustainable returns to farmers. Richard Halleron reports…
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Food and fraud: the meat scandal
Misleading labelling has led to major investigation into the quality and safety of the supply chain. Food processors in Newry,…
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Vion: adding margin
Seamus Carr, Managing Director of Vion Pork Business, talks to Owen McQuade about the challenges in the local pork processing…
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Dairy struggles with high costs
Rising costs are hitting dairy farmers’ incomes despite high milk prices, according to the UFU. Farmers want all processors to…
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