Gas not a viable bridge fuel to renewables, report finds
May 31st, 2019
A new report from an international energy think tank has stressed that gas is not a viable bridge fuel between fossil fuels...
Extreme weather hit farm income hard in 2018, says Teagasc
May 31st, 2019
Extreme weather events had a significant impact on farm incomes last year, new research from Teagasc reveals.
The agri-research body’s latest National Farm...
‘We shouldn’t have to protest – politicians should have acted already’
May 30th, 2019
The
#FridaysForFuture movement saw school children from 118 countries across the
globe take to the streets on May 24th in order to push governments...
Time for all councils to declare climate and biodiversity emergency
May 31st, 2019
Last Friday, I was down in Lisdoonvarna for the global climate strike. The children in Mary Immaculate Secondary School were celebrating their...
Government’s oil and gas drilling stance ‘completely nonsensical’
May 30th, 2019
The Government can’t be “taken seriously” on climate action so long as it continues to grant oil and gas exploration licences, Green...
75% of highly polluting diesel cars yet to be recalled across EU
May 30th, 2019
Three out of four highly polluting diesel cars have yet to be recalled for fixes, a new analysis of the most recent...
Land planning policy at the limits to growth
Should there be a presumption against new development?
asks Brian Davey
Consultation on Phoenix Park tourism plans ‘flawed’
May 30th, 2019
A public consultation on proposed major changes to Phoenix Park has been criticised as rushed, badly advertised and out of line with...
Green shoots show signs of growth in Midlands local elections
May 30th, 2019
After a long weekend of anxious waiting going into the eight count in the Moate Civic Centre in Athlone on Sunday night,...
Money message an attempt to “sabotage” climate Bill, says PBP
29th May, 2019
A Government decision that a “money message” is now required for a Bill to stop the issuing of fossil fuel licences is...
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