Addressing climate change and invasive species a priority across British Isles, says British-Irish Council
23rd March 2018
Addressing the immediate and long-term risks and impacts of climate change must be a priority for priority for all Governments in the British...
Sick of Plastic Campaign calls for day of action against supermarket packaging
March 23rd, 2018
Environmental campaigners call on the public to join them next month in a day of active protest against excessive supermarket plastic packaging.
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Irish entrepreneur on a mission to tackle the global litter crisis
March 21st, 2018
Seán Lynch is on a mission to map even the tiniest piece of litter on earth to highlight a worldwide ecological emergency:...
Skibbereen residents fearful of plastic factory impact on everyday life
March 21st, 2018
Simon Lockwood and his two children live in a blue-painted house in one of the greenest, most secluded parts of Poundlick, Skibbereen.
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Opinion: Ireland’s failing forestry policy spoils International Day of Forests
March 21st, 2018
Today marks International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
While we are supposed...
International Day of Forests: Benefits for sustainable cities
March 21st, 2018
Today marks the International Day of Forests to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
This year’s theme...
Recycling of brown waste for composting and anaerobic digestion increasing, says EPA
March 21st, 2018
The recycling of brown bin waste has increased by 22 per cent in Ireland in 2016, according to the Environmental Protection Agency...
DCU to ban plastic from campus by 2020
March 21st, 2018
Dublin City University has announced plans to become plastic free by the end of the decade, with plastic cups and glasses to...
Irish conservation project nominated for major EU environmental prize
March 16th, 2018
An Irish project to conserve one of Europe’s rarest and most beautiful seabirds has reached the final of the European Union’s prestigious...
Taoiseach under fire for ‘diplomatic clanger’ over Doonbeg wind farm intervention
March 16th, 2018
Opposition parties and environmental groups have accused the Taoiseach of dropping a “diplomatic clanger” over his backing of Donald Trump’s opposition to...
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