Dublin Friends of the Earth calls for strong, decisive action in first-ever National Clean...
May 3rd, 2017
Dublin Friends of the Earth has called on the Department of Environment and Climate Action to agree strong and decisive action in...
Microbeads only a Fragment of our Microplastic Pollution Problem
Microbeads, tiny pieces of plastic found by the hundreds of thousands in shower gels, face-scrubs and toothpastes, were once trumpeted as a cosmetic “must...
Detailed strategy for cutaway bogs needed before Bord na Mona solar project begins, says...
May 1st, 2017
A conclusive end of life strategy for cutaway bogs is required before any work commences on a newly announced solar project between...
Residents call on Minister Coveney to block mechanical harvesting of seaweed in Bantry Bay
26th April 2017
A local campaign group is calling on the Minister for Planning, Simon Coveney, to reverse a decision to grant a mechanical harvesting...
Draft National Mitigation Plan inadequate to tackle climate change, say environmental groups
The Government’s long overdue draft National Mitigation Plan is almost wholly inadequate to meet the climate challenges ahead, according to Ireland’s leading environmental organisations.
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New Hen Harrier Scheme set to be rolled out
Work on a new locally-led Hen Harrier scheme is to be rolled out immediately according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
The Living Land Campaign Campaign – Last Day for submissions to Public Consultation May...
24th April, 2017
The ‘Living Land’ Campaign was established with the goal of reforming the Common Agricultural Policy. The campaign was started by BirdLife Europe & Central...
Documents expose carmaking countries blocking vehicle checks that would reduce air pollution
April 25th 2017
Major carmaking countries, Germany, Italy and Spain, along with Poland, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, are preventing efforts to strengthen the system...
European commissioners to discuss glyphosate renewal tomorrow as petition against it closes in on...
April 25th 2017
European commissioners are due to meet on Wednesday, April 26th, to discuss the possible renewal of glyphosate for 15 years. The European...
Fashion industry continues to lack transparency about impacts on environment and workers, report finds
An alarming number of companies within the fashion industry continue to lack transparency about impacts on the environment and workers along their supplies chains,...
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