September 28th, 2017 The government is failing to protect Ireland’s natural heritage from the “imminent threats” posed by Brexit and Climate Change, Ireland’s leading environmental conference heard today. Environmental Pillar coordinator Michale Ewing told the Environment Ireland conference in Croke Park today that Ireland must …
Tesco Ireland to cut food waste in half by 2030
September 28th, 2017 Tesco Ireland has announced plans to halve the company’s food waste by 2030. Five out of 24 of Tesco’s Irish suppliers have pledged to assist Tesco is tackling can tackle the source of waste along their supply chain in Ireland. The Irish …
Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change set to kick off this weekend
September 27th, 2017 The Citizens’ Assembly will hold its first meeting to discuss how the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change this weekend. The Assembly, which was established in 2016, is comprised of 99 randomly selected Irish citizens who consult and …
Dingle food festival set to become waste free by 2020
September 27th, 2017 One of Ireland’s leading food festivals has announced that it aims to become zero-waste by 2020. The Dingle Food Festival is set to start its fight against waste at this year’s festival which runs from 29 September to 1 October 2017. The …
Number of people cycling daily in Dublin up to 95,000
September 26th, 2017 New figures from Dublin City Council reveal that the number of cyclists travelling around the city centre had grown to over 95,000 in the past six years. Burgh Quay, D’Olier Street, Aston Quay, Dame Street, George’s Street, Eden Quay and O’Connell Street …
Citizens and NGOs march to demand action on sustainable development
September 25th, 2017 NGOs, activists and citizens marched in Dublin City Centre today calling on the Government to uphold its promises to fully implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Global Goals March was held to coincide with the second anniversary of the adoption …
All-Ireland environmental coalition voice concern over Brexit
September 25th, 2017 An All-Ireland environmental NGO coalition is in Brussels this week to voice concerns over the impact Brexit may have on cross-border cooperation to protect the environment. As the fourth round of Brexit negotiations get underway, representatives from the Environmental Pillar and Northern …
Science Foundation Ireland announces €43m investment in marine and terrestrial research projects
22nd September 2017 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is set to invest a total of €43m across 26 research projects over the next five years. The funding, which will go through the SFI’s Investigators Programme, was announced at SFI’s Award Ceremony held earlier this week at …
Small business and householders left behind by new renewable energy scheme
September 22nd, 2017 After a long wait, solar technology is finally set to receive state support through the new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). However, the scheme is set to leave out support for micro-scale generation, meaning that small business and householders are set to …
Minister calls for investigation into odourless gas escape from Corrib
September 22nd, 2017 Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has called for an investigation into how odourless gas from the Corrib field entered the network for Mayo and Galway. Speaking this morning, the Fine Gael TD for Mayo said that the EPA is engaged …