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November 30th, 2017 Plans to extend the seasons for upland burning and hedge cutting under the much-debated Heritage Bill will have “devastating” consequences for our...

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An Taisce have today made a submission to Clare County Council in respect of the 'Further Information' supplied by Trump International Golf Links...

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An Taisce's Submission to the Draft 4th Nitrates Action Programme. 28th November 2017Evaluation of RPS Environmental Report on thet Strategic Environmental Assessment Report...

Renewed calls for natural flood management techniques across Europe

November 28th, 2017 Traditional flood defences such as dams and levees have been employed in Europe for hundreds of years. However, as these so-called “grey infrastructures”...

Renewed calls for natural flood management techniques across Europe

November 28th, 2017 Traditional flood defences such as dams and levees have been employed in Europe for hundreds of years. However, as these so-called “grey infrastructures”...

EU votes to extend controversial glyphosate license for five more years

November 28th, 2017 Members States yesterday voted to accept the European Commission’s proposal to renew the license for glyphosate for an additional five years. At the Appeal...

EU votes to extend controversial glyphosate license for five more years

November 28th, 2017 Members States yesterday voted to accept the European Commission’s proposal to renew the license for glyphosate for an additional five years. At the Appeal...

EPA Climate Change figures climb again – No political will in sight

In December 2015, Ireland along with nearly 200 other nations signed up to its commitment to do our full and fair share to ensure...

Boom in online shopping leading to sharp increase in waste

November 27th, 2017 Christmas sales kicked off early as Black Friday and Cyber Monday made their way to retail shops in Ireland this past week. This...

Boom in online shopping leading to sharp increase in waste

November 27th, 2017 Christmas sales kicked off early as Black Friday and Cyber Monday made their way to retail shops in Ireland this past week. This...

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