April 3rd, 2018 A new US study has revealed that Teflon is being used across a range of cosmetic product despite warnings about the potential impacts on human health. The report carried out by scientists at the Environment Working Group (EWG) identified Teflon in foundations, moisturizer, brow liner and other Read more…
April 2nd, 2018 The National Biodiversity Data Center has announced an overhaul of its online data portal to create a more detailed picture of protected, threatened and invasive species across Ireland. This is a significant development by the NBDC as the Biodiversity Maps database now boasts of over 4 million Read more…
March 30th, 2018 The Irish State had made a serious lapse in judgement by failing to adequately consult with its citizens about the UK’s proposed nuclear expansion program, according to an environmental expert. Speaking at a briefing at Buswells Hotel on Thursday, Attracta Ui Bhroin, the Environmental Law Implementation Group Read more…
March 21st, 2018 Dublin City University has announced plans to become plastic free by the end of the decade, with plastic cups and glasses to be withdrawn from campus with immediate effect. As part of its drive, the university has identified a range of single-use disposable plastic items to be Read more…
March 14th, 2018 Aldi had pledged to make 100 per cent of packaging on its own-label products in Ireland recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022. The decision follows Aldi’s Irish and UK operations plan to reduce its packaging and plastics over the coming decade. The retailer is committed to reducing Read more…
March 13th, 2018 A notorious wildlife trafficker wanted internationally and on INTERPOL’s radar was arrested in Nepal earlier this month. Nepalese officials issued an INTERPOL Red Notice in January 2018 to help track and arrest the trafficker, Lodu Dime, 40. Six weeks later, the Notice triggered the suspect’s detection at Read more…