Continues heatwave brings fresh misery to both farmland and biodiversity
June 3rd, 2018
Ireland’s warmest summer since the mid-seventies has brought the average citizen out to enjoy the pleasures of the unexpectedly high temperatures.
However, the...
Local networking plays its role in saving the Old Irish Goat
July 3rd, 2018
St. Patrick may have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but old Irish goats, once heading towards extinction, are here to stay.
The...
Ireland is leading the Blue Economy, NUI Galway report finds
June 2nd, 2018
Investment in the marine sector may help Ireland to double the value of its ocean wealth to 2.4 per cent by 2030 and...
Protest in Bantry Bay against imminent start of large-scale kelp harvesting
July 2nd, 2018
A Cork-based citizen group held a peaceful demonstration against a controversial, large-scale kelp harvesting project in Bantry Bay area on Sunday.
Dozens of...
Government launches toll reduction scheme for electric vehicles
June 2nd, 2018
The government has confirmed a toll charge reduction scheme for electric vehicles but has excluded fully hybrid vehicles from the plan.
The scheme,...
Fast fashion: Environmental impacts and alternatives in Ireland
July 2nd, 2018
Members of the British Parliament have recently called for an investigation into the environmental consequences of the UK’s burgeoning “fast-fashion” sector.
“Fashion shouldn’t...
Extreme fire warning extended until Monday as gorse fires rage
June 29th, 2018
The State has extended an extreme fire risk warning until Monday afternoon as high temperatures and drought conditions influence a glut of...
Nationwide recycling initiative fueled by local Public Participation Network
June 29th, 2018
In the first of a series of articles on Public Participation Networks, Lexie McMullan examines their important role in the movement to...
Minister of State for Natural Resources outlines support for oil and gas drilling
June 29th, 2018
Climate and environmental groups have lashed out at the Minister of State for Natural Resources’ support for an increase in oil and...
Bantry Bay locals set to protest against large-scale kelp harvesting
June 28th, 2018
Concerned locals in Bantry Bay are set to hold a land and water-based protest this coming Sunday against the planned start of...