April 2018 eZine

7th May 2018
Please note the AGM has been postponed to Sat Sept 8th. See below.

AGM postponed to Sept 8th 2018

7th May 2018

Dear member, it has recently been decided to change the date of the AGM, which will now be held in The Tailors’Hall on Saturday 8th September.

The change has been made to facilitate further discussions with those members of the Education Committee who have proposed establishing a new company to take over the running of the projects currently undertaken by An Taisce’s Education Unit.

Minister Naughten’s cop out on throw away cups

26th April 2018

The plague in Ireland of throw away single use coffee cups with separate plastic lids and increasing unrecycylable waste and litter, is sent to continue.

Environment Minister Denis Naughten has copped out on effective action which requires ending throw away containers and promoting carry around personal permanent use cups.

Green News

7th May 2018

Green News – A great source of Irish Environmental News

http://greennews.ie/

While reporting of environmental issues in the Irish media landscape has grown steadily in recent years, environmental stories are still more likely to hit the cutting room floor rather than the front pages.

The Green News aims to change this dynamic by putting environmental news front and center, from the likes of pollution and renewable energy to climate change and wildlife conversation.

Please support FIE’s Climate Case

7th May 2018

Friends of the Irish Environment have had an international launch of their climate case today in Bonn, at a side-event at the UN climate talks.

An Taisce is asking its members to support this iniative, our fellow campaigners at Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) have filed an historic climate change lawsuit against the Government, and we need your help to spread the word!

An Taisce welcomes Third Report and Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly

18th April 2018

The publication today of the Third Report and Recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly – ‘How The State Can Make Ireland A Leader In Tackling Climate Change’ [1] is warmly welcomed by An Taisce. We commend the Hon. Mary Laffoy for her skilled and even-handed chairing of the Assembly, which An Taisce attended last November as observers.

Report from CAN Europe

7th May 2018

Phil Kearney of An Taisce Climate Change Committee attended the CAN Europe General Assembly –

Please find below a brief account of the CAN Europe General Assembly (GA) and workshop on National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) which was held in Brussels on April 17th – 19th.
Jenny (Christian Aid) and Jerry (SCC) also attended. Thanks are due to Jenny for promoting the idea of attending the GA.

Looking for Volunteers – Do you live anywhere near Tailors’ Hall

2nd April 2018

Do you live in Dublin anywhere near The Tailors’ Hall?

We urgently need voluntary help to assist when we have events on in The Tailors Hall. (including for our AGM) It might be make tea and coffee, it might be to help set up and cover the registration desk, it might simply be to be available to answer queries and to ensure security and fire safety precautions are observed.

Most of the events are extremely interesting: conferences and seminars usually on planning or the environment amongst others.

Would you like to get more involved?

2nd April 2018

Dear Member,

Would you like to get more involved?

The AGM is not until 8th September but we are already beginning our preparations, booking a speaker, etc. It is at the AGM that some Council members are elected. Some come as delegates from our local associations but an equal number (minus one) are nominated.

Do you know anyone who might be interested in coming onto our Council? We are looking for people, young or older, who would get involved in one of our committees and volunteer to do some of the work that needs to be done.

Dirty Diesels Dumped in Ireland

29th April 2018

As other EU countries propose increased restrictions on toxic polluting diesel cars, Ireland is now a dumping ground for imports from the UK.

Other countries either have or intend to introduce restrictions on dirty diesels within their cities and urban centres as the Nitrous Oxides they emit are dangerously compromising air quality.

Selection of Events for Newsletter: 
Bat Walk and Talk, Town Park Letterkenny
Climate Change
Biodiversity Week
Food for Thought
Nature Walk, Ards Friary Trail, Co Donegal
Free Guided Nature Walk
Biodiversity Week
Nature Walk – Culdaff and its Beach, Co Donegal
Nature Walk – Culdaff and its Beach, Co Donegal
The Liffey in the City – wildlife of our city’s river
Free Guided Nature Walk
Greening the City and Urban gardening
Free National Biodiversity Week Event