Greens give guarded welcome to Dublin travel stats
The Green Party has given a guarded welcome to new data showing an increase in sustainable travel in Dublin City. The Party has welcomed...
Significant number of farmers deemed ineligible for GLAS payment
May 22nd, 2018
The government has started to process balancing payments under an agri-environment scheme to farmers, however, many participants have been deemed ineligible for...
New study examines exposure of Irish adults to glyphosate
May 22nd, 2018
The Irish adult population is subject to low non-occupational exposure of glyphosate, a novel study from NUI Galway has found.
The results of...
Conservation group start petition to ban moss peat in gardening products
May 22nd, 2018
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) has created an online petition calling for a ban on the use of moss peat in...
Commission takes six states to Europe’s highest court over air quality
May 22nd, 2018
The European Commission is taking six of its member states to court for breaching agreed EU rules in relation to air pollution.
The...
Irish Wetlands Types
An Identification Guide and Field Survey Manual on Irish Wetland Types
Greens urge voters to turn out for a Yes vote on Friday
The Green Party have urged voters to turn out and vote Yes in the referendum on Friday.
Speaking today Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan TD said that Irish...
EU takes action against Ireland over range of environmental issues
May 18th, 2018
The European Commission is taking action against Ireland for failure to comply with a range of environmental, nuclear and marine obligations under...
National Biodiversity Week to draw attention to Ireland’s rich biodiversity
May 18th, 2018
National Biodiversity Week is set to kick off this weekend to draw attention to Ireland’s diverse species and natural habitats and their...
UK seeks suitable alternatives to wet wipes due to sewer blockages
May 18th, 2018
The UK Government has announced that it aims to find suitable alternatives to wet wipes that can be disposed of easier by...
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