Former Director of An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit awarded honorary degree from TCD
Patricia Oliver, founder and former Director of An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit was awarded an honorary degree from Trinity College Dublin today.
Ms Oliver, who...
Road Safety Authority not consulted on Heritage Bill, says Sinn Fein TD
June 23rd, 2017
The Heritage Minister has not consulted with the Road Safety Authority about the Heritage Bill despite claims that road safety is at...
Deep retrofit of housing stock one of Ireland’s key energy challenges, says Climate Minister
Ireland’s housing stock will require a deep energy upgrade if we are to have any chance of reaching our ambitious climate and energy goals,...
‘Biodiversity Photographer of the Year’ exhibition celebrates Ireland’s leading amateur nature photographers
June 21st, 2017
Ireland’s leading amateur nature and wildlife photographers are set to be celebrated at the launch of Ireland’s ‘Biodiversity Photographer of the Year’...
250 strong NGO alliance launch alternative vision for a more sustainable Europe
June 20th, 2017
A pan-European alliance of over 250 NGOs has called for a more democratic, just and sustainable EU as European leaders open discussion on...
Renowned Irish Science show wins takes gold at prestigious international Radio Awards
June 20th, 2017
Newstalk’s science and technology radio programme Futureproof has today won two medals at the New York Festival’s World Best Radio Programme Awards.
Futureproof...
Bike Week 2017 final events this weekend
June 16, 2017
Bike Week (June 10 – 18) is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. There are bike-themed...
Cross-border cooperation to protect environment across Ireland must not be “diluted” by Brexit, warn...
June 16th, 2017
Crucial cross-border cooperation to protect the environment across the island of Ireland must not be “diluted” by Brexit, warned MEPs, NGOs and...
Green Party launch Waste Reduction Bill 2017
At 11 am today – 15th June – the Green Party launched the Waste Reduction Bill 2017 at the gates of Leinster House. The...
New climate alliance call on Taoiseach to delay adopting ‘inadequate’ climate change plan
June 15th, 2017
The new Taoiseach should delay implementing the Government’s climate action plan until it includes concrete steps to rapidly cut Ireland’s emissions, a...
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