New study points to ‘significant’ link between air pollution and diabetes
June 4th, 2018
New US research has found a “significant link” between air pollution and diabetes globally, even at levels deemed safe by authorities.
Diabetes affects...
Heritage Bill continues to divide opinion as it returns to Dáil floor this week
July 4th, 2018
Key elements of the controversial Heritage Bill continue to divide opinion as it returns to the Dáil for debate this week.
The Bill,...
Seattle imposes citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery
July 4th, 2018
Seattle has become the first US city to impose a citywide ban on plastic straws and cutlery.
The ban, which affects all 5,000...
UN climate fund chief resigns for personal reasons while board meeting collapses
In a dramatic conclusion to a meeting that failed to approve any finance for the developing world, Howard Bamsey announced his exit from the...
New project aims to boost Irish network of water refilling stations
July 4th, 2018
Water is the source of life and with the current weather conditions in Ireland, it is vital to stay hydrated.
In order to...
Guest post: How use of land in pursuit of 1.5C could impact biodiversity
Prof Pete Smith is professor of soils & global change at the University of Aberdeen and a coordinating lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel...
State announces plans to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights
July 4th, 2018
A recent Government announcement to protect traditional seaweed harvesting rights has prompted support from local harvesters.
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development,...
Oireachtas to set up special joint committee on climate action
July 4th, 2018
Politicians have expressed their support for the setting up of a Special Joint Committee to look into climate change and State action...
Committee told road haulage sector can’t support diesel hike without rebate
July 3rd, 2018
The road haulage sector cannot support the equalisation of the cost of petrol and diesel without a rebate from the State, the...
Irish oil and gas regime ‘weak’ and offers no security of supply, Committee hears
July 3rd, 2018
Ireland’s licensing regime for oil and gas exploration is “weak” and fails to ensure any guarantee of supply to the Irish market,...
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