Environment
# environment - Yesterday’s News
Study: Global warming still happening, but maybe not as quickly as feared
A new report says the effects of climate change between 2000 and 2009 weren’t as pronounced as the worst-case scenario.
# environment - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Billion-year-old water discovered in Canada could give clues to early life on Earth
Life-giving chemicals have been discovered in isolated water believed to be 1.5 billion years old, raising hopes of scientists finding surviving microscopic organisms from a prehistoric age.
# environment - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Dublin City Council back in court over Priory Hall debacle
The local authority wants the Supreme Court to overturn an earlier decision which sees it pay for the temporary accommodation of the displaced residents.
# environment - Monday 6 May, 2013
Phil Hogan: I want smoky coal to be banned within the next 3 years
Smoky coal is already banned in 27 towns and cities around the country, but now the Minister for the Environment says he wants to see it nationwide.
# environment - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Risk that Ireland won’t meet its EU emissions targets
The EPA said that Ireland is at risk of not meeting targets that it is supposed to meet by 2020.
# environment - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
RTÉ contributed €384 million to Irish economy in one year
An independent report also found that RTÉ reduced its operating costs by €87 million between 2008 and 2011.
# environment - Monday 8 April, 2013
Trinity College Dublin awarded environment ‘Green Flag’
The university received the prestigious award as part of An Tasice’s Green-Campus programme.
90% of construction industry insiders believe wind should be primary energy source
A survey has shown that most industry insiders also think €100 or higher would be a fair water charge for a four person household.
# environment - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Ireland dramatically improves its recycling rates
Ireland was singled out for praise in a recent report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
# environment - Monday 18 March, 2013
What causes a sinkhole?
And why are some more slow-moving than others?
# environment - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Shortfall in greenhouse gas emissions target may cost Ireland €300m
Six countries – including Ireland – are not on track to cut emissions as required under EU law: the cost of compliance will be great.
# environment - Monday 25 February, 2013
James Reilly pledges to tackle smoking problem in Europe
Most MEPs agreed that regluation was needed, though some said they were worried about the fiscal impact and an increase in the illegal cigarette trade.
# environment - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
National inspection plan for septic tanks published
Phil Hogan has thanked all who registered their septic tanks and said the “silent majority” supported the legislation.
# environment - Friday 15 February, 2013
Poll: Have you tried to reduce your energy usage?
Are you energy conscious? If so, why?
# environment - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Providence surrenders licence for site off coast of Dublin
The company said the government in 1999 failed to transpose EU legislation into law which left it open to legal challenges.
# environment - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Ireland still paying €12k-a-day fine for septic tank compliance failure
Environment Minister Phil Hogan had vowed to wrap up EPA inspections – needed for the daily fines to stop – before end of last month but deadline has not been met.
# environment - Thursday 31 January, 2013
Schwarzenegger: Environmentalism should be ‘hip and sexy’
The former governor of California was speaking at the first conference of his new green movement.
# environment - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
EU delegation to visit Shannon estuary on environmental hazards probe
The fact-finding mission this coming September is a response to complaints in relation to Aughinish Alumina plant and plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal.
# environment - Monday 14 January, 2013
Why half of the world’s food goes to waste
Mechanical Engineers Institute explains wastage occurs both at farmer-producer end of food chain and consumer level.
# environment - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Vagrant birds flocking to Ireland as temperatures rise
Birdwtch Ireland said the changes in the habits of bird populations is a good indication of serious changes in our own environment.
# environment - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Column: Our ‘green’ ideals fizzle out in the face of everyday life
We may think we care about the environment – but our commitment stops as soon as we’re asked to pay, writes Dermot McNally.
Limerick City and County Councils to unite by mid-2014
Proposals to pave way for single local authority in Limerick published today by Minister Phil Hogan.
# environment - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Don’t miss: Tomorrow’s the last full moon of 2012
It’s called an oak moon, don’t you know.
Over 1.1 million have now paid the Household Charge – Hogan
Hogan thanked all those who had registered their properties and paid the charge, saying €113.35 million has been collected and reallocated to local authorities.
# environment - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Irish households will generate 25 per cent more packaging waste over Christmas
Repak said Irish households will go through 5 million boxes of chocolates and 50 million bottles of beer this festive season.
# environment - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Photo essay: El Salvadorians taking action against environmental threat
Dr Oliver Moore travelled to the Latin American country with Trócaire to see local communities becoming empowered to fight for a clean environment, and for sustainable development.
# environment - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Photo essay: El Salvador’s mangroves disappear as sea levels rise
Dr Oliver Moore travelled to El Salvador with Trócaire to see how rising sea levels have affected this coastal community – and how they can be helped.
# environment - Monday 3 December, 2012
Boycotts, warnings and patriotism: A year of the household charge
Just under 70 per cent of eligible households have paid or registered to pay the controversial €100 tax but that is only after a year of much protest and mis-management.
# environment - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Natural gas field in west Clare confirmed as prospective fracking site
UK-based company Enegi will now apply to the government for an exploration license before the end of February next year.
# environment - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
European Investment Bank provides €155m loan to Bord Gáis for wind farms
It is expected that the new expansion programme will increase the operational wind capacity of Bord Gáis by more than 50 per cent.
# environment - Monday 26 November, 2012
Doha talks hope to agree follow-up to Kyoto emissions deal
The Kyoto protocol – the only binding international deal on emissions – begins to expire this year, with no successor in place.
# environment - Friday 23 November, 2012
UN Special Rapporteur “concerned” about Shell to Sea protesters
Margaret Sekaggya said there is “tangible frustration amongst local residents who are standing up for their rights”.
Potential for 10,000 extra jobs in green economy by 2015 – Bruton
The Green economy is worth more than €3 trillion worldwide and employs more than 30 million people.
Engineer challenges legality of renewable energy plan in High Court
Pat Swords claims the public have been denied their legal right to participate in planning and funding decisions for green energy projects.
# environment - Thursday 22 November, 2012
FF calls for strong enforcement of measures to prevent ash dieback spread
A survey on sites with imported ash plants over the last four years is expected in the coming weeks.
Report says climate change impacting negatively on human health
The report also says health problems and deaths related to climate change are likely to increase in the future.
# environment - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Shell confirms superstorm Sandy triggers oil spill
Company doesn’t specify amount of oil spilled but says it is located off New York City.
# environment - Monday 29 October, 2012
VIDEOS: The best of TEDx Dublin
Reclaiming ghost estates, making city centres liveable places – and where inspiration come from: some thought-provoking videos from Dublin ideas forum.
# environment - Friday 19 October, 2012
How would you like to see the environment protected?
The EPA have invited members of the public to submit views on how protecting the environment.
# environment - Monday 8 October, 2012
Volcano erupts in Indonesia
Mount Lokon is one of the country’s most active volcanoes – eruption could be heard more than 5km away.
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