Frank McDonald appointed as guest editor of the Green News
We are delighted to announce that Frank McDonald has taken on the role of guest editor of the Green News. We are in the...
Committee told road haulage sector can’t support diesel hike without rebate
July 3rd, 2018
The road haulage sector cannot support the equalisation of the cost of petrol and diesel without a rebate from the State, the...
Large annual drop in emissions needed to stay within 1.5 target
November 26th, 2019
Global greenhouse gas
emissions must fall by over seven per cent every year for the next decade if we
are to stand a chance...
Public consultation on upland burning a ‘box-ticking exercise’
January 16th, 2019
The leader of the Green Party today questioned the timing and seriousness of the Government’s public consultation over controversial regulations to extend...
5 ways to become a Citizen Scientist during National Biodiversity Week 2017
12th May 2017
Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week is nearly upon us!
Over the course of ten days – 19th – 28th May 2017 – over 50...
Greater frequency of Ophelia-scale storms in future, says Minister Naughten
October 17th, 2017
The Minister for Climate Action has warned that Ireland must brace itself for more storms on the scale of Ophelia as a...
Culture column: reflections on eco-poetry
29 April 2022
At COP26 I was handed a booklet with a bright yellow cover and the title “Future Anterior – COP(oety)26.” It was a...