Over half of crops used for biofuel imported to EU, new report reveals
October 17th, 2017
New analysis reveals that over half of the crops used to produce biodiesel in the EU have been imported and are not...
2019 Arctic ice second lowest on record, NASA
October 2nd, 2019
The total amount of Arctic sea ice in 2019 is tied for the second-lowest on record, according to new research from NASA.
According...
Several gorse fires blaze in Leinster today as heatwave continues
June 28th, 2018
A number of upland fires are currently blazing in the Leinster area, with some believed to have been started deliberately, a senior...
The Tiny House: A Solution for Ireland’s Housing Crisis?
October 18th, 2017
Is tiny the next big thing? Well, it may be in Kildare after a motion passed at yesterday’s Naas municipal district meeting...
Blocking of climate Bill is ‘environmental vandalism’
February 20th, 2019
The continued obstruction of legislation to ban fossil fuel exploration in a Dáil committee is an act of “environmental vandalism”, according to...
Environmental group to launch legal action over plans for new Dublin Airport runway under...
May 8th, 2017
Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) have sought a judicial review of Fingal County Council’s decision to extend planning permission for the...
Irish Greenhouse gas emissions from companies in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme increased in...
7th April 2017
A press release from the EPA has warned that Greenhouse gas emissions from Irish companies have in fact increased under the EU...
The Government must adopt an “overarching” environmental policy
25 November 2020
The state must pursue a national environmental policy that incorporates the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and water and air quality, the EPA...
Greens holds ‘positive’ meetings with big three
February 12th, 2020
Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the Green Party today held
discussions with the big three parties over the possible formation of the next
Government....
More environmentally-friendly toy options for your kids
March 13th, 2018
Lego recently announced that their first sustainable pieces will be going on sale later this year.
Lego pieces such as plants, leaves, trees...
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