Sharks, vultures, and lions now protected globally under Convention on Migratory Species
November 2nd, 2017
Sharks, vultures, and lions are just some of the migratory species that are now protected globally following the signing of new international...
EPA named European leader in providing online access to pollution permit information
November 2nd, 2017
Ireland’s environmental watchdog is a European leader is making information about highly-polluting activities easily accessible on its website, a new NGO report...
Got Toys? Meet the Ingenious App that is every parents dream
November 2nd, 2017
With a three-year-old daughter at home, it is fair to say that toys have gradually taken over my life during the past...
Plastics found in almost 10% of whales and dolphins in Ireland
November 1st, 2017
Almost ten per cent of whales, dolphins, and porpoises examined as part of a new Irish study were found to have plastics...
Oil and gas to have “significant” role in Ireland’s future energy supply, says Natural...
November 1st, 2017
Oil and gas will remain “significant elements” of Ireland’s energy supply into the future, the Minister of State for Natural Resources said...
Science-informed storytelling key to communicate climate change
November 1st, 2017
The scientific evidence tells us that we must adapt quickly to climate change. Yet a key problem confronting us is how we...
Shipping lobby block concrete emissions reduction goals at IMO meeting
November 1st, 2017
The shipping industry ignored calls for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) meeting last week,...
Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere hit record high
October 31st, 2017
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has soared to the highest levels in 800,000 years, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)...
Mayo Dark Skies Festival to explore impact of light pollution
October 26th, 2017
Mayo Dark Skies Festival has an environmental theme this year with a number of events exploring the impact of light pollution on...
Pushing the limits – IFA calls for extension of nitrates derogation
October 25th, 2017
Elevated nutrient concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen continue to be one the most widespread water quality problem in Ireland.
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