May 9th, 2019 Bird migration has always been the subject of fascination and curiosity, stumping the minds of the world’s …
Do Not Consume: Wicklow town left without drinking water for months
April 16th, 2019 Jana Adamkova moved from the bustling capital city to Kiltegan in rural Co Wicklow with her partner …
World Water Day: ‘Clean water for all’ still on the Irish wishlist
March 20th, 2019 Today is World Water Day to raise awareness of the importance of providing easy access to clean …
Three generations of female environmental game-changers
March 7th, 2019 In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, The Green News is celebrating three generations of Ireland’s female …
Removal of peat planning requirement a ‘free pass’ for unauthorized extraction
February 6th, 2019 The Government’s decision to remove large-scale peat extraction from the planning system offers a “’free pass” for …
Liberties residents fight for the survival of community garden
January 19th, 2019 In the midst of Dublin’s housing crisis and ongoing property development in an increasingly densely populated city, …
Plastic factory permission contrary to proper planning, finds inspector
December 7th, 2018 On Monday, An Bord Pleanála (ABP) granted permission to Daly Products Ltd to construct a plastic factory …
Dublin Food Co-op finds its feet at new space in Kilmainham Square
November 8th, 2018 From its humble beginnings in the early 80’s, the Dublin Food Co-op has blossomed into Ireland’s flagship …
What role can permaculture play in tackling global soil crisis and environmental degradation?
November 8th, 2018 In a world that is facing increasing demand for food as a result of rapid population growth, …
Devastating and enduring impact of conflict on our planet
November 2nd, 2018 On a warm afternoon in August 1945, when World War II was taking its last breaths, an …