European Parliament backs microplastic ban to tackle plastic pollution
July 10th, 2018
The European Parliament’s environment committee voted today in favour of strengthening EU plans to tackle the use of microplastics.
The Committee called for...
Green Party: Improved rail services key to West’s development
The Green Party said today that improved rail services in the West of Ireland and better connectivity to Dublin are key to economic development,...
International study finds no room for new gas in Ireland’s energy transition
July 10th, 2018
Drilling for new gas in Irish waters is not compatible with achieving Paris Agreement targets to limit the impact of climate change,...
What a drag: Discarded cigarette filters choking up our beaches
July 10th, 2018
The words plastic and beach often bring to mind images of plastic grocery bags and beverage bottles scattered along the sea.
While these...
Cycling in Ireland: Female cyclists don’t feel safe on our roads
July 10th, 2018
The Irish capital has seen a positive change in commuter behaviour in recent years away from the internal combustion engine to more...
Cyclist take it to the streets to push for long-promised Liffey Cycle Route
July 10, 2018
Over 300 citizens joined cycling campaign groups in the capital on Sunday to demand urgent action from Government to build the long-promised...
Inland Fisheries appeals to anglers to halt fishing during heatwave
July 10th, 2018
Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an appeal to anglers to stop fishing for salmon as the hot weather and drought conditions are...
Brexit: UK strategy calls for robust environment and climate regulatory standards
July 9th, 2018
Theresa May’s latest Brexit proposals seek to maintain high regulatory standards for the environment and climate change and claims that she will not let standards fall...
Ireland exceeds EU emissions ceilings for nitrogen oxide and ammonia
July 9th, 2018
Emissions from agriculture and transport continue to pose problems for air quality targets, a new European report has found.
The report from the...
Tánaiste urged to use new State powers to revoke planning for Cork Harbour incinerator
July 9th, 2018
The Tánaiste has been urged to use new State powers to revoke An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission for an...
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