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Mary Robinson at launch of TCD Green Week 2019 Photo: Kayle Crosson
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Mary Robinson: time to ‘get angry’ over climate inaction

February 18th, 2019 Mary Robinson today called on Irish people to do their bit to live more sustainably and to “get angry” with political institutions not doing enough to tackle climate change. Launching Trinity College Dublin’s Green Week this morning, the former President laid out the importance of individual action Read more…

By admin, 4 yearsFebruary 18, 2019 ago
Climate Change

Ireland set to become first country to divest from fossil fuels

November 23rd, 2018 The Seanad has passed a historic Bill to make Ireland the first country in the world to fully divest from fossil fuels. Yesterday evening, Senators voted to pass the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to ban the state investment vehicle, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), from any Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 4 yearsNovember 23, 2018 ago
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Climate Change

Oil and gas to play “significant” role in future energy supply, says Natural Resources Minister

November 1st, 2017 Oil and gas will remain “significant elements” of Ireland’s energy supply into the future, the Minister of State for Natural Resources said at an industry conference yesterday. Opening the ninth annual Atlantic Ireland Conference, Sean Kyne, TD said that Ireland must walk a fine line to balance Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsNovember 1, 2017 ago
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