Science-informed storytelling key to communicate climate change
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The scientific evidence tells us that we must adapt quickly to climate change. Yet a key problem confronting us is how we...
Shipping lobby block concrete emissions reduction goals at IMO meeting
November 1st, 2017
The shipping industry ignored calls for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) meeting last week,...
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Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere hit record high
October 31st, 2017
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has soared to the highest levels in 800,000 years, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)...
Mayo Dark Skies Festival to explore impact of light pollution
October 26th, 2017
Mayo Dark Skies Festival has an environmental theme this year with a number of events exploring the impact of light pollution on...
Pushing the limits – IFA calls for extension of nitrates derogation
October 25th, 2017
Elevated nutrient concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen continue to be one the most widespread water quality problem in Ireland.
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Through a glass darkly: Ireland’s lingering water quality issues
October 25th, 2017
The latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2016 (UWWT) published this week makes for sombre reading,...
An Taisce welcomes Friends of the Irish Environment's Climate Case
An Taisce welcomes FIE's legal action against the Irish Government on ClimateJohn Pierce, Chair An Taisce The National Trust for Ireland stated "An Taisce...
Millions of birds killed illegally each year in Europe, new report finds
October 25th, 2017
Illegal hunting continues to be a major threat to Europe’s biodiversity with millions of birds being killed each year, a new wildlife...
Ireland’s first climate lawsuit is potentially a historic turning point
Feasta climate group members today warmly welcomed the news that Friends of the Irish Environment has launched a legal action campaign against the Irish...
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