BREAKING: Planning Authority grants permission for controversial incinerator in Cork Harbour
May 18th, 2018
Permission to build a controversial €160 million waste incinerator in Cork Harbour was granted today.
This is the third time since 2001 that...
Tánaiste left frustrated by decision to grant permission for Cork Harbour incinerator
May 31st, 2018
The Tánaiste has expressed his “deep disappointment” and “frustration” with An Bord Pleanála’s (ABP) decision to grant permission for a waste-to-energy incinerator...
Dáil votes to annul penalty point system for fishermen
May 30th, 2018
The Dáil has voted to annul a penalty point system introduced for fishermen who engage in unregulated, unreported, or illegal fishing.
Fianna Fáil’s...
State announces €500 million funding for climate action under Project Ireland 2040
May 30th, 2018
The Government has announced €500 million worth of funding for climate action over the next decade under Project Ireland 2040.
The Climate Action...
New stationless bike scheme launched in Dublin today
May 30th, 2018
A new stationless bike scheme was launched in Dublin this morning, with 200 bikes launched immediately.
Licenses were granted to two companies, Urbo...
Irish teen may have discovered solution to global plastic crisis
May 29th, 2018
A teenage Irish visionary may have discovered a solution to the world’s plastic crisis.
Fionn Ferreira, a 17-year-old student from Schull Community College...
Large amount of potentially toxic e-waste sent from EU to Nigeria, UN report finds
May 29th, 2018
A quarter of over 60,000 tons of electronic waste shipped to Nigeria in 2015 and 2016 was non-functioning and potentially toxic illegal...
European Commission launches online tool to help cities become more sustainable
May 29th, 2018
EU Green week, Europe’s biggest environmental event, has resulted in the launch of new software to help cities become more sustainable.
The EU...
Commission proposes new strict EU-wide rules on single-use plastics
May 28th, 2018
The European Commission has today outlined new plans to cut down on single-use plastics and reduce marine plastic pollution.
The new EU-wide rules...
Get to grips with the Global Goals with these top top resources
May 25th, 2018
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a new milestone in our history, the universal plan of...
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