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companies

Shipping industry push for world-first CO2 fees stalls at talks

The CO2-based charge, backed by multiple countries and a major trade organization, is not billed as a tax and isn’t intended to change shippers’ behavior

<p>As well as putting the fizz in soft drinks, CO2 is used in a range of processes such as vacuum-packing food products. Stock picture</p>

economy

British firms say CO2 shortages may cause them to shut down within days

Some companies have only a few days worth of the gas, used in a range of processes and products from meat to soft drinks

<p>A report from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that every household in Ireland is throwing out €700 in food waste every year.</p>

comment-analysis

Joyce Fegan: How to stop festive food waste and dish up Christmas crackers with leftovers

Joyce Fegan chats to Darina Allen, who is passionate about ending food waste. the chef urges people to be more mindful about their food and suggests alternatives to binning leftovers

ESRI report suggests carbon tax would be 'regressive' as it could hit poorer households harder

news

ESRI report suggests carbon tax would be 'regressive' as it could hit poorer households harder

Fuel tax hike urged to cut C02 emissions

news

Fuel tax hike urged to cut C02 emissions

VIDEO: More VW's recalled as emission doubts increase

news

VIDEO: More VW's recalled as emission doubts increase

New problem over CO2 for 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles

New problem over CO2 for 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles

Update at 9pm: Despite the new issue, the company assured customers that the safety of the vehicles in question “is in no way compromised”.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015