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Dáil votes to divest from fossil fuels – in move that could see Ireland become world leader in divestment

January 27th 2017 In a move being hailed as ‘historic’ and a ‘significant win’ Ireland may soon become the world’s first country to fully divest from all fossil fuels. Yesterday the Government was defeated as the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill passed the second stage 90 votes to 53. Friends of Read more…

By Ian Carey, 8 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago

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How do we achieve a just transition from fossil fuels?

October 5th 2016 That was the question addressed by a climate change conference held this summer by environmental groups and development charities. The Towards Climate Safety and Justice event took place in June and was run by FEASTA, Trocaire, and Cultivate. This week FEASTA published a report from the event Read more…

By Ian Carey, 8 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago