Kelp seaweed

Local concerns ‘dismissed’ as Government gives go-ahead for large-scale seaweed harvesting in Bantry Bay

December 12th, 2017 The Government has given final approval for a contentious large-scale kelp harvesting project in Bantry Bay despite strong opposition from local residents. The license granted to Tralee-based biotechnology company BioAtlantis covers an area of 1,822 acres along the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. It is set to be Read more…

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacteria Photo: NIAID

Antimicrobial resistance increasing due to environmental pollution, says UN

November 7th, 2017 Antimicrobial resistance and soil degradation are emerging as major public health threat as a result of environmental pollution, the UN Environment Assembly heard this week. Meeting in Nairobi, the Assembly launched the UN Environment (UNEP) Frontier Report which examines antimicrobial resistance, as well as other emerging challenges Read more…

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 Committee meeting yesterday morning, Member State representatives passed the renewal with 18 in favour, nine against and one abstained. The European Commission originally looked Read more…