Safety in reopening schools during COVID-19
"As societies transition into reopening different sectors, there are massive considerations to take into account. I want to emphasize the importance of using an...
Conspiracies, theories of conspiracy theories and the limits to growth
“A suspicion of elite agendas seems to me to be wholly reasonable," writes Brian Davey. "Rather than knock conspiracy theorists, the purpose of...
Conspiracies, theories of conspiracy theories and the limits to growth (part 2)
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A theory of “conspiracy theories” and “conspiracy theorists”?
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“They who have put out the people’s eyes, reproach...
Conspiracies, theories of conspiracy theories and the limits to growth (part 3)
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Conspiracies at the limits to growth
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In an article on his website, economist Tim Watkins suggests a reason why governments nowadays...
Reflecting on child welfare, immigration, and educational justice during COVID-19
"Whilst doing research on Direct Provision, I’ve come to realize just how vulnerable the children in this program are," writes Feasta intern Nadia Hansen.
Feasta input into the Circular Economy Waste Advisory Group process
Feidhlim Harty, Feasta's representative on this group, was encouraged by widespread acceptance by the organisers and participants in this group of the importance of...
Feasta input into the Irish Circular Economy Waste Advisory Group process
Feidhlim Harty, Feasta's representative on this group, was encouraged by widespread acceptance by the organisers and participants in this group of the importance of...
Conclusion
In the earlier meetings I was conscious of carrying a certain amount of frustration into the meetings, the result of many submissions to government...
8 – Waste Actions in a Circular Economy
Following are my responses to the questions raised by the department for consideration as part of the final meeting:
What are the top 3 waste...
7 – Construction and Demolition Waste
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