Arctic countries call for regional heavy fuel oil ban at UN shipping talks
Melting sea ice is opening the Arctic up to increased maritime traffic, raising fears of toxic fuel spills and climate pollution
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The shipping sector has the technology to go green, it just needs the policy...
The International Maritime Organization should build on growing industry awareness and agree an ambitious climate target for shipping this week
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Dublin Environmental Gathering highlights need for action at local level
April 9th, 2018
Community members from across Dublin came together for the first ever Dublin Environmental Gathering on Saturday.
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Irish scientist selected for senior position on leading UN climate body
April 9th, 2018
The director of Maynooth University’s climate analysis unit has been appointed to a leading position on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change...
Africa’s vegetation has lost 2.6bn tonnes of CO2 in just seven years
The rainforests, savannahs and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa have lost around 2.6bn tonnes of CO2 over the past seven years, a new study finds.
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China’s new environment ministry unveiled, with huge staff boost
New offices required to house mega-department, but will climate change survive as a priority after being shifted out of the powerful development commission?
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Cool Planet Experience: Step into a Climate Friendly Future
April 9th, 2018
Take a glimpse into the not-so-distant future of 2050. Electric vehicles have taken over the busy roads of the city and all...
Shipping’s Heavy Fuel Oil Puts the Arctic at Risk. Countries Are Discussing a Ban.
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