Ireland trying to water down Renewable Energy Directive, EU document reveals
November 22nd, 2017
A newly released document highlights the Irish Government’s attempts to water down a European Directive to promote the use of renewable energy...
Ireland trying to water down Renewable Energy Directive, EU document reveals
November 22nd, 2017
A newly released document highlights the Irish Government’s attempts to water down a European Directive to promote the use of renewable energy...
‘Historic’ High Court decision recognises constitutional right to environmental protection
November 21st, 2017
The High Court today recognised for the first time the constitutional right of Irish people to an environment that is consistent with...
New documentary set to expose inhumane transport of Irish calves to Europe
November 21st, 2017
Footage of inhumane transport conditions suffered by Irish calves exported to Europe will be aired in an investigative documentary on the German...
Government inaction leading to more cyclist deaths, say leading cycling groups
November 21st, 2017
Ireland’s leading cycling organisations have blamed Government inaction for a rise in the number of cyclists deaths this year after two more riders...
Calls for Government to ban ‘destructive’ pair trawling in coastal waters
November 20th, 2017
Environmental groups have called for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ban the “destructive” practice of pair-trawling in Irish...
COP23: New global alliance launched to push for coal phase-out
November 20th, 2017
A global partnership dedicated to phasing out the use of coal was launched by the United Kingdom and Canada at COP23 last...
COP23: The impacts of climate change on wildlife
November 18th, 2017
The impacts of climate change on wildlife were discussed at COP23 in Bonn with innovative assessment tools and novel funding schemes presented...
COP23: Prof John Sweeney’s Reflections on Bonn Pt 2
November 17th, 2017
The middle of the second week at COP is when the big names arrive. Prior to this it is the officials who...
COP23: Mary Robinson calls for more action to ensure climate justice
November 16th, 2017
Former Irish President Mary Robinson has called for the creation of a Climate Action Justice Unit at a high-level event on human...
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