Energy ministers under fire for calls to remove tighter limits on biofuels
A proposal from Europe’s environment and energy ministers to remove tighter limits on the use of biofuels put forward by the European Commission has come under...
E-Waste: one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world
December 20th, 2017
Electronic waste – commonly known as e-waste – is one of the world’s fastest growing waste streams. In 2016, we produced 44.7...
Five environmentally friendly gift ideas this Christmas
December 18th, 2017
The Christmas season is now on our doorstep and as expected everyone is rushing around to grab some last minute presents.
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The Wild Nephin wilderness: the story so far and fears for the future
December 14th, 2017
It was announced earlier this month that the Wild Nephin wilderness area in Co Mayo is set to be incorporated into Ballycroy...
Investigation: Ireland’s first ever wilderness zone under threat from commercial forestry
December 14th, 2017
Coillte has planted over 260,000 non-native conifer trees in Ireland’s first official wilderness zone over the past four years despite agreeing to...
Ireland’s energy use is not reducing fast enough, says SEAI
December 13th, 2017
Ireland’s energy use is not reducing fast enough and requires more effort from individuals, businesses, and communities to bring down consumption, the...
EU announces 2018 fisheries quotas after record-breaking 47 hours of debate
December 13th, 2017
The European Council has set 2018 quotas for the main commercial fish stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea following protracted...
Landmark climate case against the Irish State pushed back until New Year
December 13th, 2017
A landmark legal challenge brought against the Irish Government for alleged inaction to tackle climate change has been pushed back until the...
EPA calls for local authority clampdown on tyre dumping and more effort to improve...
December 12th, 2017
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called on local authorities to improve inspections to clamp down on the illegal dumping of tyres...
Local concerns ‘dismissed’ as Government gives go-ahead for large-scale seaweed harvesting in Bantry Bay
December 12th, 2017
The Government has given final approval for a contentious large-scale kelp harvesting project in Bantry Bay despite strong opposition from local residents.
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