October 23rd, 2019 Ireland exceeded its annual EU emissions budget by over five million tonnes last year, new data from …
Consultation launched over peat extraction for horticulture
October 23rd, 2019 The Government has launched a public consultation to examine the use of peat in the horticultural industry …
‘Crucial climate weapon’ – urgent need to protect and restore our peatlands
October 23rd, 2019 Continued drainage and degradation of Ireland’s bogs will ensure that we lose one of our crucial weapons …
The ecological evidence is clear – multiple benefits of on-farm nature protection
October 23rd, 2019 Every day we make decisions about how best to prioritise our time, money and energy. Sometimes we …
Nature-based farming key to address climate and biodiversity emergency
October 23rd, 2019 Agricultural fields with greater biodiversity are better protected from harmful insects, promote natural pollination and produce higher …
State confirms support of Shannon LNG project
October 22nd, 2019 The Government has confirmed that it will not change its position on supporting the Shannon LNG project …
Agri-food sector and landfill sites on EPA worst offender’s list
October 22nd, 2019 Agri-food companies and landfill sites feature on the latest worst offender’s list for licence compliance issues released …
Is there a role for LNG in Ireland’s ‘fair share’ of global climate action?
October 22nd, 2019 If we are to hold global temperature rise to limit climate change impacts to “tolerable” or “adaptable” …
Pressure grows on State to drop support for gas terminal project
October 21st, 2019 The Lord Mayor of Dublin has joined climate activists, environmental groups and Hollywood stars in calling for …
EIB delays decision to phase out fossil fuel support
October 21st, 2019 The European Investment Bank (EIB) has delayed its decision to back a new energy lending policy that …