Greens call for decriminalisation of cannabis
New policy would allow Dutch-style coffee shops
The Green Party has called for the decriminalization of cannabis, saying the current law has “made criminals out...
From Ivory Tower to global problem solver – aligning academia to the Sustainable Development...
A significant portion of the American electorate is seemingly alienated from academia. Conspiracy theorists and talk (hate) radio have seemingly co-opted a portion of...
Department of Agriculture release new data on pesticide use
April 13th, 2018
New data from the Department of Agriculture reveals that 3,135 tonnes of pesticides were used in Ireland in 2016. Pesticide sprays include...
New study puts value of Dublin trees in the billions
April 13th, 2018
A new study has found that urban trees in the Irish capital led to higher house prices and may be worth up...
175,000 EU citizens call for end to overfishing in European waters
April 13th, 2018
Over 175,000 EU citizens have demanded an end to overfishing and protection of European waters as EU environment ministers gathered in Bulgaria...
Long Read: Experts, NGOs and citizens raise alarm over tree care in Tralee
April 13th, 2018
Kerry County Council spent thousands on urban tree care in Tralee in 2017 area despite warnings from experts, NGOs, and concerned citizens...
Celebrating Feasta’s 20th anniversary
This innovative event on May 18 will focus on famine, food, energy and culture, and is free and open to all.…
Ireland’s total emissions from power plants and industry decreased in 2017
Ireland’s emissions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) have decreased for first time since 2013, new EU figures reveal.
However, cement industry emissions increased...
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