EU passed near-total ban on neonicotinoid pesticides on outdoor crops
April 27th, 2018
EU governments passed a near-total ban earlier this morning of the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on outdoor crops due to their impact...
State set to drop compostable single-use coffee cups from latte levy
April 26th, 2018
The State looks set to drop compostable single-use coffee cups from its proposed latte levy, the Environment Minister has told the Dail.
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Ireland failing to protect important habitats and species, study finds
April 25th, 2018
The Irish state is failing in its duty to fully implement European Directives vital to protect numerous threatened species and habitats on...
Alliance of NGO’s and concerned citizens rally against Heritage Bill
April 25th, 2018
An alliance of conservation NGO’s and concerned citizens gathered outside the Leinster House today to protest against proposed changes in the controversial...
Agri-food sector features heavily in latest EPA worst offenders list
April 23rd, 2018
The agri-food sector continues to struggle with environmental regulatory compliance issues, the latest worst offender’s list from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Sick of Plastic: Shoppers leave unwanted plastic packaging at the counter
April 23rd, 2018
Thousands of shoppers across the country left their unwanted plastic packaging at their local supermarkets in the Sick of Plastic day of...
Hundreds of University College Cork students pledge to reduce waste
April 23rd, 2018
Hundreds of University College Cork students signed a Waste Reduction Bill to mark the national Sick of Plastic Day of Action on...
Learn about marine life during National Biodiversity Week 2018
April 20th, 2018
Come out during National Biodiversity Week 2018 (19-27 May) to experience 50 free events taking place all over Ireland!
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National Biodiversity Week: The importance of biodiversity education
April 20th, 2018
National Biodiversity Week is coming up next month so let’s talk about why this week-long program is important to the future success...
Earth Day 2018: Scientists and NGOs worried about plastic filling our oceans
April 20th, 2018
Scientists and environmentalists have expressed concern for marine and human life following the findings of a recent study that the number of...
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