Five-fold increase in climate action needed to keep below 1.5°C limit
November 29th, 2018
Countries must increase their emission-curtailing efforts five-fold to stand a chance of limiting global temperature rise to the 1.5°C limit, a new UN...
EU strategy not enough to save us from ‘brink of climate breakdown’
November 29th, 2018
The EU’s new strategy to achieve a climate neutral Europe by 2050 is a welcome move but not enough to limit temperature...
Government dishes out first chunk of €500 million Climate Action Fund
November 29th, 2018
Seven projects with the potential to reduce annual emissions by over 200,000 tonnes of carbon has been chosen as the first recipients...
Green Party Questions Opening of Morning Greyhound Racing in Kilkenny
The Green Party has today questioned the decision of the Irish Greyhound Board to commence morning greyhound racing at St James Park in Kilkenny.
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Living in harmony with our precious pine marten
November 29th, 2018
Mammals are highly charismatic and inspiring to watch – imagine a grey wolf padding across a snowy Scandinavian hillside or an orangutan...
Research 264: Green and Blue Spaces and Health: A Health-led Approach
Authors: Ronan Foley, Michael Brennan, Oludunsin Arodudu, Gerald Mills, Tine Ningal and Malachy Bradley.
New website launched about Ireland’s rare pine marten
November 29th, 2018
A new website was launched this morning as a one-stop shop for information on the pine marten, one of Ireland’s rarest mammals.
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State requests consultation over cross-border emissions concerns
November 29th, 2018
The State has requested Donegal County Council to undertake a transboundary public consultation due to concerns raised by environmentalists over potential cross-border...
Research 263: Reflecting on Adaptation to Climate Change: International Best Practice Review and National...
Authors: Kathrin Kopke, Evanna Lyons, Ellen MacMahon, Barry O’Dwyer and Jeremy Gault
Greens: Childcare Costs Rise Despite Investment
The Green Party reacted to the launch this morning of the most comprehensive report yet of the early years sector. The report was developed...
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