Cycling in Ireland: Female cyclists don’t feel safe on our roads
July 10th, 2018
The Irish capital has seen a positive change in commuter behaviour in recent years away from the internal combustion engine to more...
Cyclist take it to the streets to push for long-promised Liffey Cycle Route
July 10, 2018
Over 300 citizens joined cycling campaign groups in the capital on Sunday to demand urgent action from Government to build the long-promised...
Inland Fisheries appeals to anglers to halt fishing during heatwave
July 10th, 2018
Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an appeal to anglers to stop fishing for salmon as the hot weather and drought conditions are...
Brexit: UK strategy calls for robust environment and climate regulatory standards
July 9th, 2018
Theresa May’s latest Brexit proposals seek to maintain high regulatory standards for the environment and climate change and claims that she will not let standards fall...
Ireland exceeds EU emissions ceilings for nitrogen oxide and ammonia
July 9th, 2018
Emissions from agriculture and transport continue to pose problems for air quality targets, a new European report has found.
The report from the...
Tánaiste urged to use new State powers to revoke planning for Cork Harbour incinerator
July 9th, 2018
The Tánaiste has been urged to use new State powers to revoke An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission for an...
New EU waste laws calls for stricter recycling targets
July 9th, 2018
New legislation on waste has been adopted by EU leaders calling for stricter recycling targets.
After seven months of negotiations, the EU last...
Can mushrooms help provide safe clean toilets for refugee camps?
July 6th, 2018
A group of students from the University of British Columbia are using mushrooms to provide safe and clean toilets for people in...
Our nationwide biodiversity blanket: The hedgerow and its role on the farm
July 5th, 2018
The controversial Heritage Bill has passed through the final stage of the Dáil last night.
The Bill, which must first return to the...
Opinion: Heritage Bill vote a dark day for our wildlife, biodiversity, and heritage
July 5th, 2018
There is no need to beat around the bush on this one. Last night’s passage of the Heritage Bill through the Dail...
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