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June 5th, 2018 Blanket bog and a Hen Harrier habitat are under threat from a large forest fire that has engulfed the Slieve Bloom mountains...

New study points to ‘significant’ link between air pollution and diabetes

June 4th, 2018 New US research has found a “significant link” between air pollution and diabetes globally, even at levels deemed safe by authorities. Diabetes affects...

Heritage Bill continues to divide opinion as it returns to Dáil floor this week

July 4th, 2018 Key elements of the controversial Heritage Bill continue to divide opinion as it returns to the Dáil for debate this week. The Bill,...

Seattle imposes citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery

July 4th, 2018 Seattle has become the first US city to impose a citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery. The ban, which affects all 5,000...

New project aims to boost Irish network of water refilling stations

July 4th, 2018 Water is the source of life and with the current weather conditions in Ireland, it is vital to stay hydrated. In order to...

State announces plans to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights

July 4th, 2018 A recent Government announcement to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights has prompted support from local harvesters. The Minister for Housing and Urban Development,...

Oireachtas to set up special joint committee on climate action

July 4th, 2018 Politicians have expressed their support for the setting up of a Special Joint Committee to look into climate change and State action...

Committee told road haulage sector can’t support diesel hike without rebate

July 3rd, 2018 The road haulage sector cannot support the equalisation of the cost of petrol and diesel without a rebate from the State, the...

Irish oil and gas regime ‘weak’ and offers no security of supply, Committee hears

July 3rd, 2018 Ireland’s licensing regime for oil and gas exploration is “weak” and fails to ensure any guarantee of supply to the Irish market,...

Fingal County Council launches fleet of electric vans

July 3rd, 2018 Fingal County Council has added five new electric vehicles to its fleet in an effort to promote sustainability and tackle climate change. The...

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