Brexit draft withdrawal agreement seeks to quell any rollback on environmental standards
November 16th, 2018
A provision seeking to sustain current levels of environmental protection across the island of Ireland post-Brexit has been included in the draft...
RTE ‘failing’ to inform public about environmental issues, new study finds
November 16th, 2018
RTÉ’s flagship radio show devotes less than one per cent of its broadcast to environmental issues, new research from an environmental NGO...
Events across Ireland this weekend to call for action to halt ‘ecological collapse’
November 16th, 2018
Large numbers are expected to join demonstrations across Ireland tomorrow to highlight the environmental crises currently facing the planet.
The family-friendly events taking...
Time to Rise Up and Defend Our Planet
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Harte Peat has ‘no legal remit’ to continue digging out wet peat, court hears
November 15th, 2018
Failure to grant an injunction halting wet peat excavation at a Co Westmeath site would allow an unlicensed activity in breach of...
Green Party Leaders on Brexit “Least Damaging” Deal
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EPA injunction to halt peat extraction does not stand up, court hears
November 14th, 2018
The EPA’s application for an injunction to halt “intensified” wet peat extraction at a Co Westmeath bog does not stand up as...
Greens Welcome Commitment for a Dáil Debate and Vote on Brexit Deal
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Extinction Rebellion: rallies around Ireland and elsewhere on Saturday November 17
If you are fearful, if you are frustrated, seize this opportunity to get climate action on the political agenda. Samedi 17 november 2018 at...
EPA ‘appalled’ by level of peat extraction at Westmeath site, court hears
November 14th, 2018
An Environmental Protection Agency inspector was “appalled” upon discovering the extraction of wet peat up to five meters deep at an unlicensed...
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