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Landmark law should spur debate of Senator Bacik’s climate bill Friends of the Earth Ireland has hailed the passing of the world’s first Climate Change Law. The overwhelming vote in the British House of Commons yesterday will see the UK become the first country to set legally binding emissions targets and put in place a credible system for managing the shift to a low-carbon society. The environmental charity is calling on the Government here to [...]
Feasta’s annual lecture will feature Chris Cooke, an international expert on “Open Capital” and a widely published energy market consultant. The global financial crisis has highlighted the urgent need to refinance trillions of euro worth of property-backed securities and debt. Cooke proposes an innovative, sustainable solution: a new class of affordable, asset-based property finance, using the legal structure of Limited Liability Partnerships. Amongst their other advantages, they dissolve the distinction between rental and purchase options, [...]
Welcoming the new environmental initiatives in Budget 2009, Friends of the Irish Environment has suggested that the proposed parking levy on car park spaces should be charged according to use and not as an annual levy. A spokesman for the environmental group said “there are a number of ways in which this charge could be levied. Many cyclists, walkers and public transport users bring a car to work some days, and this scheme will work [...]
Minister should support proposals from Avril Doyle and resist efforts to water down EU climate plan Friends of the Earth has urged the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, to support proposals from Fine Gael MEP, Avril Doyle, at today’s meeting of EU environment ministers in Luxembourg. The ministers will be discussing the EU’s proposed new climate change policies under pressure from all sides. Italy and Poland are leading a small group of member states [...]
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) extends warm thanks to everyone who took part in this summer’s fundraising effort by buying or selling tickets in the Save the Bogs Annual Draw. “We had a terrific response, raising over €8000 for our programme of restoration on Lodge Bog in Co. Kildare. I can’t remember the last time we had such an enthusiastic response” says Oscar Duggan, Supporter Care Manager at IPCC. The proceeds from the draw [...]
Now you can buy seeds, books and other sundries, book a place on a course and join or renew as a member of our Friend’s Scheme, all on the Organic Centre’s website (www.theorganiccentre.ie). Online donations are also possible, from as little as €1. There are three course locations to choose from: Venue: The Organic Centre in Rossinver, Co Leitrim, Carraig Dulra in Glenealy, Co Wicklow, and Jim Cronin’s farm in Bridgetown, Co Clare, and course [...]
Friends of the Earth has described today’s Budget as “scattered and inadequate in its response to the climate crisis”. The organization’s director, Oisin Coghlan, said: “There are some piecemeal measures in the Budget that may, almost incidentally, reduce our carbon emissions. What’s clearly missing is a coherent strategy for Ireland to play its part in preventing the climate crisis from becoming a climate crash.”
Sun. 12th, October. Time: 11.30 Where to meet: Meet at the visitor centre, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin National Botanic Gardens 01 8040300 http://www.botanicgardens.ie
Seed Collection – Farmleigh Estate – Phoenix Park Meet at entrance to Farmleigh House -Phoenix Park Facilitators: John Haughton, Ato Prah Artist: Naoise Reynolds
Dates: Saturday, 11th October. Time: 10.00-12.00 Location: Dublin food Co-Op. Newmarket/Coombe Facilitators: Carol Jordan, Scott Kelly, Joseph Dunne, Máire Ní Mhurchú Artists: Carol Jordan, Scott Kelly, Emmanuel Nsor, Faith Ben-Daniels
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A number of IEN members are working together on Biodiversity issues.