Contact lenses flushed down the toilet causing microplastics pollution
August 23rd, 2018
Contact lenses can contribute to microplastics pollution when they’re not disposed of properly, a new study has found.
Researchers at Arizona State University...
New Caledonia: The leader in protecting remote reefs and species
August 23rd, 2018
The New Caledonian government recently passed a decree to safeguard 28,000 square kilometres of the island’s waters within four marine protected areas (MPAs).
MPAs...
One third of fruits and vegetables ‘too ugly’ to be sold in supermarkets
August 23rd, 2018
One-third of farmed fruits and vegetables never reach supermarket shelves due to the high cosmetic standards set by supermarkets, a new study...
International Orangutan Day: the ‘man of the jungle’ under threat
August 22nd, 2018
The orangutan, the only great ape species found in rainforests in Borneo and Sumatra, was celebrated last week during International Orangutan Day.
The...
Bottled up problems: water companies sucking aquifers dry
August 22nd, 2018
Bottled water companies are quietly depleting aquifers across the globe. This is the findings of a recent report in Bloomberg that revealed...
Meat and Masculinity: Men leading a vegan lifestyle
August 22nd, 2018
It is well found that the agricultural sector, livestock in particular, produces a significant portion of global greenhouse gases emissions.
Veganism, some argue,...
Climate change may increase risk of fatal car crashes and food safety concerns
August 22nd, 2018
A US study has revealed that climate change may lead to an increase in the risk of fatal car crashes and that...
Volkswagen to meet Greenpeace over air pollution concerns
August 21st, 2018
The motor giant Volkswagen (VW) has agreed to meet Greenpeace following a protest in its headquarters in the UK yesterday over air...
EU asked to investigate Irish subsidy for biomass burning with peat
August 21st, 2018
An environmental NGO has asked the European Commission to investigative the Irish Government’s decision to subsidise large-scale biomass burning at its peat-fired...
Fine Gael’s Green Week: spin or substance?
August 20th, 2018
Last weekend saw the kick-off of Heritage Week, a national celebration to promote our built, cultural and natural heritage.
Another celebration of Ireland’s...
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