January 5, 2017 2017 Green News Resolution #1 : No Fracking! [x_columnize]Take action against fracking by making a personal submission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee. Members of the public who have an interest in the fracking debate are invited by the Oireachtas Joint Committee to inform public policy by making Read more…
January 3, 2017 – Pickup available in many Dublin areas this Saturday and Sunday [x_columnize]It’s that time of year again. You spent a pleasant week snacking on turkey leftovers, rising late and spending lazy afternoons sipping wine and eating chocolates merrily by the fire. You caught up with your friends and Read more…
A convention is being organised that will look at the impact of climate change and food security. It will take place on the 4th of June in Westport, Co Mayo. It will include training, workshops, discussion and reflection. This unique event will examine the options for preparing for catastrophic or near-catastrophic Read more…
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Fancy a way to distract yourself from the inevitable Christmas politics talk? Take part in Birdwatch Ireland’s garden bird survey! Between December and February each year, Birdwatch asks members of the public Read more…
December 1st, 2016 The ban on fracking will continue in Ireland the Minister for the Environment confirmed this week. Minister Denis Naughten confirmed his support for the prohibition on the back of the EPA sponsored report into the controversial practice. The findings “justify the continuing prohibition on the licensing of Read more…
Image: Sooty Shearwater Seabird Photographer: Anthony McGeehan November 28, 2016 BirdWatch Ireland launched their annual report entitled ‘Life on the Edge : Seabirds and fisheries in Irish waters’ in Buswells Hotel last Friday (November 25). The report explores the interactions between fisheries and seabirds including the knock-on effects of food shortages Read more…
November 18, 2016 Ireland’s soils need your help. A new campaign has been launched to bring about European laws to protect soils now and for future generations. The Environmental Pillar in coalition with environmental organisations, organic growers, farmers, researchers and people concerned with the future of food production are launching Read more…
Environmental groups and development charities have slammed the lack of government action on climate change calling it Ireland’s “singular failure to act”. Ahead of the Environment Ireland conference this week, the Stop Climate Chaos coalition highlighted the stark inaction of successive Irish governments which has put the country on the path to missing its climate targets.
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are looking for a new General Manager to join their team in Kilrush Co Clare. Deadline for applications is September 30th so there is still time to apply. General Manager – Irish Whale and Dolphin Group The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) pleased to invite Read more…
September 16th, 2016 GreenNews.ie has won the Best Education & Science Blog at the Littlewoods Ireland Blog Awards 2016. At an awards ceremony held at Duffy’s Circus in Dun Laoghaire last night, Green News Editor Ian Carey picked up the award on behalf of the Communication Team at the Irish Read more…
