November 2nd, 2018 On a warm afternoon in August 1945, when World War II was taking its last breaths, an …
Calls for ESB to explain large coal imports from controversial Colombian mine
September 21st, 2018 The Oireachtas environment committee has rejected calls to summon the ESB to appear before it over its …
Large-scale peat extraction at Westmeath bog an ‘ecological disaster’
September 17th, 2018 One of Ireland’s largest peat harvesting companies stands accused of the unlicensed stripping of peat from a …
The Ozone Layer: Stable or in recovery mode?
September 13th, 2018 On 16 September 1987, an alarming discovery compelled 27 nations to sign an environmental pact known as …
Trinity Rises Up for Climate Action
September 13th, 2018 Last Saturday marked a day for people all over the world to demand immediate action from their …
Potential game-changer to transform household waste into fuel
August 27th, 2018 Green-minded British entrepreneur, Nik Spencer, sealed his first sustainable business deal at the tender age of 20. …
The Bandon: A river under heavy construction
August 24th, 2018 For Simon Toussifar, the Bandon River is a link back to the past. The west Cork artery …
International Orangutan Day: the ‘man of the jungle’ under threat
August 22nd, 2018 The orangutan, the only great ape species found in rainforests in Borneo and Sumatra, was celebrated last …
Bottled up problems: water companies sucking aquifers dry
August 22nd, 2018 Bottled water companies are quietly depleting aquifers across the globe. This is the findings of a recent …
Meat and Masculinity: Men leading a vegan lifestyle
August 22nd, 2018 It is well found that the agricultural sector, livestock in particular, produces a significant portion of global …