September 17th, 2019 University College Cork has urged its staff and students to join the global school strike against climate …
US company withdraws plans for Skibbereen plastic factory
September 17th, 2019 The decision of thermoplastic company RTP Company to withdraw its application for a plastic factory in Skibbereen …
Climate strikers to receive human rights award from Amnesty International
September 16th, 2019 Amnesty International will present Greta Thunberg and the school strike movement with its “highest honour” for human …
Irish academics outline support for climate strike
September 16th, 2019 Almost 20 Irish academics have signed an open letter “wholeheartedly” supporting the global climate strike movement whose …
The Commissioners steering Europe’s Green Deal
September 16th, 2019 Last week, the new European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen outlined her nominees for Commissioners, many …
Prospective mining license for Connemara refused
September 16th, 2019 An application for a prospecting licence for mining activities in Connemara has been refused by the Government. …
Climate Change a serious problem for 95% of Irish people
September 13th, 2019 Up to 95 per cent of the Irish population now view climate change as a serious problem, …
Big week ahead for Irish climate movement
September 13th, 2019 The global climate movement is expected to face a week of reenergized civil disobedience, insurgency and hope …
Timmermans put in charge of Green New Deal plan
The new European Commission has tasked Frans Timmermans to oversee the development of a European Green Deal as the bloc …
Turf cutter relocation plan blocked by planning authority
The planning authority has refused the State’s plan to relocate nine turf cutters from a protected high bog in Co …