Environmental

Lidl Ireland commits to 100% Sustainably Sourced Fish by end of 2019

Lidl Ireland has committed to providing 100% sustainably sourced fish through its growing network of 159 stores across Ireland by ...
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Slurry is future of energy here, say ministers

The Government is now pushing to roll out a new national network to harness power from agricultural waste as the ...
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Irish forestry to invest €250m in major expansion

The State’s forestry industry is likely to invest around €250 million in coming years as it prepares for a period ...
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Biogas ‘overlooked’ compared to other renewable energies

Calls are mounting for a biogas industry to be rolled out nationwide in a bid to bolster farm incomes and ...
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HERU hailed as the new hero in the fight against plastics pollution and global warming

A major weapon in the worldwide campaign against plastics pollution and global warming, HERU, has proven to be the ultimate cleaner environment warrior, a new independent ...
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Climate talks end with baby steps when we need a giant leap

Communities and campaigners now leading the transformation as "leaders" trail The COP24 climate summit came to an end this weekend, ...
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Lights switched off at motorway junctions in bid to cut electricity bill by €1m a year

Authority says removal of surplus lighting reduces carbon emissions and saves money Lighting has been dimmed, or turned off ...
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Ireland to reap benefits from €84m European renewable energy fund

The European Investment Bank has announced plans to pump €84m into a European-wide renewable energy development, including Ireland. Ireland is ...
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ABP’s Olleco on Shortlist for Davos Sustainability Award

ABP’s renewable division, Olleco, has been shortlisted for a prestigious "Circular" sustainability award for its development of a circular economy ...
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Government Announces First Successful projects under Round One of €500 million Climate Action Fund

7 major climate change projects to share €77 million government funding, leveraging a total investment of €300 million in round ...
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European Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050

Today the European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 ...
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Details of Energy in Poultry Event Announced

The upcoming Energy in Poultry event will look at the various energy saving opportunities for farmers together with renewable energy ...
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Gove shows renewed commitment to environment brief

Michael Gove delivered a detailed and passionate lecture tonight on the UK Government's commitment to tackling climate change. Asked about ...
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