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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

Climate Change: standing at a crossroads for “our very humanity” says Mary Robinson

July 16th, 2018 The existential threat of climate change has left the world standing at a crossroads for “our very humanity”, Mary Robinson said at a UN conference last weekend. Speaking at a side meeting of the ongoing high-level UN forum on the Sustainable Development Goals in New York, Mary Read more…

By Laura Matjusaityte, 5 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago
Climate Change

COP23: Mary Robinson calls for more action to ensure climate justice

November 16th, 2017 Former Irish President Mary Robinson has called for the creation of a Climate Action Justice Unit at a high-level event on human rights at COP23 event. Speaking this afternoon in Bonn, Ms Robinson said that such a unit could help build upon previous work to ensure climate Read more…

By Sorcha McManigan, 5 yearsNovember 16, 2017 ago
Climate Change

Civil society groups call for Ireland’s new Taoiseach to ratchet up climate action

Environmental and civil society groups have called for the new Taoiseach to ratchet up Ireland’s climate action in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, TD was elected as the next Fine Gael leader and taoiseach-in-waiting yesterday, less than Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsJune 3, 2017 ago
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Former Irish President Mary Robinson suggests people become vegetarian to reduce carbon footprint

The former President Mary Robinson has called to “eat less meat, or no meat at all, become vegetarian or vegan” during negotiations ahead the Paris Agreement on climate change.

By Laurie Manetta, 6 yearsSeptember 30, 2016 ago
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Five inspirational Irish women working for a better environment

March 8th, 2016 To celebrate International Women’s Day with an Irish Environmental twist, here’s a list of 5 Irish women who have made incalculable contributions working on environmental issues. Ranging from activists and broadcasters to scientists and diplomats, their influence has reached many fields. Grace O’ Sullivan Her early life as Read more…

By Dave Brooks, 7 yearsMarch 8, 2016 ago
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