Government and Media ‘Cowed’ Again
Another week, another biased climate change “report” full of partial truths and misdirections from a vested interest group.Last Wednesday the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society...
An Taisce appeals Doonbeg Golf course planning permission
An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland have today appealed to An Bord Pleanála the permission granted by Clare County to TIGL...
Worrying levels of microplastics in Fleur de Sel, new German study reveals
January 26th, 2018
Although marketed as the ‘caviar of the sea’, Fleur de Sel may contain much larger amounts of microplastics than normal salt, a...
New inland freshwater fish farming research project launched
January 26th, 2018
New research looking at inland freshwater fish farming may help reduce disease risks and potential impacts on the marine ecosystem, the team...
Bill to ban fossil fuel exploration set to appear before the Dail next month
January 26th, 2018
A Bill to ban any new explorations for oil, coal, and gas on Irish territory is set to appear before the Dail...
Origin Green’s environmental commitments appear to be “marketing tool”, says TD
January 26th, 2018
Origin Green’s commitment to protecting the environment appears to be only a “marketing tool”, the Joint Committee on Agriculture heard this week.
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Ireland faces mega fines as Commission takes the State to court over poor environmental...
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Large fines loom for the Government as the European Commission brings the Irish State back to court over its decade-long failure to carry out...
Ireland faces fines as Commission takes the State to court over poor environmental record
January 25th, 2018
Large fines loom for the Government as the European Commission brings the Irish State back to court over its decade-long failure to...
The Climate Cases: Breakthrough – Urgenda v the Netherlands
January 25th, 2018
With the landmark legal case against the Irish Government for alleged inaction to tackle climate change set to be heard before the...
The Climate Cases: Breakthrough – Urgenda v the Netherlands
January 25th, 2018
With the landmark legal case against the Irish Government for alleged inaction to tackle climate change set to be heard before the...
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