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Election Diary Feb 25th: Labour and Green Manifestos

In the final analysis of the environmental protection and climate mitigation policies to which political parties commit in their manifestos, we examine the Labour party and the Green party.

By Dave Brooks, 9 years ago

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Activists holding a 5-day fast outside the Dáil are ‘Hungry for Climate Action’.

The call for a more dramatic civil response to our government’s and institution’s failure to act on climate change follows on from December’s U.N. conference in Paris, about which the Dáil fasters have doubts and reservations as to whether or not it will deliver.

By Dave Brooks, 9 yearsFebruary 24, 2016 ago

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Election Diary Feb 16th: Fianna Fáil’s manifesto surprises on Climate Justice fund

Following a leader’s debate in which the environment or climate change received no mention, we must continue to delve into the back pages of manifesto documents to establish what policies are being put forward by the next Dáil hopefuls. Today’s Election Diary examines the content of Fianna Fáil’s manifesto for robust environmental policies.

By Dave Brooks, 9 yearsFebruary 17, 2016 ago

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Environmental Pillar urges candidates to sign the Environment Pledge for Ireland

With 11 days remaining until the general election, the Environmental Pillar, an Irish environmental advocacy coalition, has called for candidates to make a pledge to put environmental considerations at the heart of their policies and decisions if they are elected to government.

By Dave Brooks, 9 years ago

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Election Diary Feb 15th: Does the Social Democrats’ Manifesto protect the environment?

In the latest installment of our election diary, we examine the Social Democrats’ manifesto for policies pertaining to environmental protection and climate change.

By Dave Brooks, 9 yearsFebruary 15, 2016 ago

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ELECTION DIARY Feb 8th: How to make Climate Change a doorstep issue

February 8th 2016 The standard line for candidates who want to dodge environmental issues is to say: ‘I’m not hearing this on the doorstep.’ How this country deals with climate change and our environment is absolutely essential for a fairer recovery and a better future for everyone. That’s why making sure Read more…

By Ian Carey, 9 yearsFebruary 8, 2016 ago

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On saving the planet: “Don’t wait for someone else to do it because it just won’t happen” – Alicia Premkumar, age 13

Alicia and her Planet Pals visit local schools and teach children about environmental issues using puppet shows and competitions. “We are reaching out to our own generation. This makes it easier for children to understand” says Premkumar, emphasising that the group was set up “by children, for children”

By Dave Brooks, 9 years ago

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Climate change needs to be an election issue, say An Taisce

The charity, which works to preserve Ireland’s natural and built heritage, sets out seven key areas that must be acted upon to reduce carbon emissions and prevent runaway climate change. They appeal to the electorate to “question canvassers and candidates vigorously”, as well as directly seeking political parties’ policies on the issues.

By Dave Brooks, 9 yearsFebruary 2, 2016 ago

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VIDEO: Ireland needs to stop pleading it’s a ‘special case’ and start doing what is necessary to meet the Paris agreement

The Irish government need to stop pleading we are a special case in relation to climate change and start doing what is needed, experts told an Oireachtas Committee this week. Members of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition this week spoke to the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline what the Paris deal means for Ireland.

By Ian Carey, 9 yearsJanuary 22, 2016 ago

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‘We have to see this flooding in the context of climate change’ expert warns

Devastating winter flooding could be up to eight times more frequent because of climate change, flooding expert has warned.

By Ian Carey, 9 yearsJanuary 5, 2016 ago