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James FitzGerald, “Home Turf”
Balancing bogs as museums, that present an unrivaled historical and ecological record, and as living landscapes.
James FitzGerald, “Agriculture Under Ireland’s New Coalition”
Environmentalists will have to remain vigilant and ensure that the new Irish coalition sharpens its commitments on climate policies impacting agriculture
1 Jul 2020Report on Destructive Nature of Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Ireland
Report from Friends of the Earth Ireland on why and how subsidies for gas are causing more GHGs and environmental harms.
1 Jun 2020John Sweeney, “Looking Beyond Our Living Room Window”
How do we protect the earth after the virus crisis has passed. What lessons have we learned.
1 May 2020Trump blocked over plans to build wall around Irish golf resort at Doonbeg County Clare
Trump’s attempt to build a seawall at Doonbeg rejected by Irish planning authority
1 Apr 2020Niall Sargent, “The Green Wave: The Impact on the Next Irish Government.”
The recent Green Wave in Irish politics and how it will affect the formation and operation of the new Irish government
1 Mar 2020Michael Northrop, “The most courageous climate action isn’t national”
While the big GHG emitters, including the United States and China, shunned their responsibility at the Madrid talks, cities, states, regions, businesses, and especially the youth showed courage.
1 Feb 2020Irish Climate Inaction: From Lagging to Begrudging
The Irish government current positions on climate action seem like Green Washing rather than any substantive change of heart or mind.
1 Jan 2020Climate activist Greta Thunberg on why being on the autism spectrum is her “superpower”
She attributes her hyperfocus and “outside-the-box thinking” to being on the autism spectrum, viewing her condition as an advantage for addressing the current climate crisis
1 Nov 2019Publisher Robert Emmet Hernan on 10th Anniversary of “irish environment”
Comments on status of environmental movement on island of Ireland
1 Sep 2019Climate Litigation: Current Status Globally
How people are trying to structure litigation to hold those responsible for the GHGs that are driving climate emergencies
1 Aug 2019The First Time with Bill McKibben – Rolling Stone
Bill McKibben on the first time he realized Trump’s effects on the environment, the Green New Deal, learning about climate refugees, and more.
1 Jul 2019Report on Ireland’s Joint Committee on Climate Action: An Encouraging Step Forward
The Oireachtas takes on a stronger role in holding the Government and public bodies to account for climate actions
1 Jun 2019Interview with Michael Ewing, Coordinator of Irish Environmental Network and Pillar, on recent achievements of environmental community : Part I, Achievements
On Public Participation Networks, Fracking, Fossil Fuel Divestment, Sustainable Development Goals, High Court decision on constitutional right to protection of the environment, Environmental Law Implementation Group
1 May 2019Ireland is Still Lagging on Climate Change
Describing the worst country in Europe, and 48th out of 60 countries, on climate change performance as a laggard is a bit of an understatement
1 Apr 2019Interview with John McMullan, Bryson Charitable Group
On the environmental work of Bryson Charitable Group in energy and recycling
1 Mar 2019Interview with Dr. Jade Berman, Ulster Wildlife and Nature Matters Northern Ireland
On the impact of Brexit on protection of the marine environment in Northern Ireland
1 Feb 2019Interview with Anne-Marie McDevitt, Project Manager of Nature Matters Northern Ireland
Interview with Anne-Marie McDevitt, Project Manager of Nature Matters Northern Ireland, on implications of BREXIT for NI environment
1 Jan 2019Clemmer, Richardson, Sattler and Lochbaum, “The Nuclear Power Dilemma: Declining Profits, Plant Closures, and the Threat of Rising Carbon Emissions”
The Union of Concerned Scientists’ assessment of the current status, and usefulness, of nuclear power in US
1 Dec 2018Trade Unions and Climate Change: A German Perspective
“Sustainable development” has been translated into “Just Transition” to reflect the recognition that the labor market and community is undergoing a structural transition as a result of climate change
27 Oct 2018Do the number of public charging sites make a critical difference in increasing electric vehicle acceptance in the EU? Not really, says Transport & Environment study
Public chargers are used for only 5% of charging events, while charging cars at home and/or at work supply the rest
1 Oct 2018Interview with Mindy O’Brien, Coordinator, Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment (VOICE)
On VOICE’s work on waste issues, including food waste and zero waste, and on water issues
1 Jun 2018David Roberts on “Climate change is simple” in TEDx talk
Leading commentator, formerly of Grist and now with Vox, on the causes and effects of climate change in blunt, plain terms
1 Apr 2018