Colombian youths suing their State over environmental and climate issues
February 14th, 2018
A group of young Colombians has taken legal action against the government, demanding that it safeguards their rights to a better environment,...
Foodture: Helping to shape a fairer food system for Ireland
February 13th, 2018
For Sinéad Moran and Nathalie Markiefka, great food means one thing. Anything bought directly from a local eco-friendly farmer.
That is why the...
Plastic bottles found at over 80 per cent of coastal sites, new study finds
February 13th, 2018
Plastic bottles were found at over 80 per cent of all coastal sites surveyed during the latest All-Ireland Coastwatch Survey on coastal...
Green Campus: How Irish Universities are incorporating sustainability
February 12th, 2018
Despite ongoing concerns about funding, sustainability representatives from Irish universities expressed hope in the power of small changes at the annual GreenCampus...
Ireland ranks low globally on biodiversity and climate record, finds report
February 12th, 2018
Ireland’s ranks ninth in the world for its overall environmental record, but falls down badly in the areas of biodiversity and climate...
Commission outlines plans to improve drinking water across Europe
February 12th, 2018
The European Commission has published its proposals to revise the Drinking Water Directive to increase the quality of drinking water and it`s...
An Taisce slams State’s plan to limit window to bring Judicial Review cases
February 9th, 2018
The State’s plan to halve the period to initiate a Judicial Review for critical infrastructure projects from eight to four weeks goes...
NGOs file appeal in Norwegian climate case to prevent Arctic oil and gas exploration
February 8th, 2018
Two environmental groups have launched an appeal against the court’s rejection of their landmark climate case to prevent Arctic oil and gas...
Limerick Council gives green light for rock blasting at aluminium plant
Limerick City and County Council has granted permission for the blasting of 670,000 tonnes of rock on the premises of the Aughinish Alumina plant...
Government opposes Bill to stop the State issuing licenses for fossil fuel exploration
February 7th, 2018
The Government today opposed a Bill stop the State from issuing any new licenses for the exploration and extraction of fossil fuels...