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Greater Horseshoe bat found in Ireland for the first time

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On 24th February 2013, a single male Greater Horseshoe bat Rhinolophus ferrumequinum was found roosting in Co. Wexford, Ireland. This […]

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EPA report shows that recycling rates are improving but doubt on reaching some future targets

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From an EPA press release 25 March 2013: Waste figures released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that Ireland’s […]

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Crann opposes sale of State forests harvesting rights

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Crann, the environmental organisation that champions trees and woodlands, calls on the Government to reconsider its position on the proposed […]

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CAP deal ‘deeply depressing’, says FIE

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From a press release from Friends of the Irish Environment, 20/3/2012 Ireland’s resistance to CAP reform is ‘deeply depressing’ to […]

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Coillte forests belong to the people – let’s keep it that way

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From a press release by the Environmental Pillar, 20 March 2013: The Environmental Pillar is calling on the Government to […]

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FIE: UK ignores nuclear contamination risk to Ireland

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From a Friends of the Irish Environment press release, 15 March 2013 The Environmental Impact Assessment for the new UK […]

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Can you help gather data on noise levels using a free phone app?

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The European Environment Agency is inviting citizens to gather data on noise levels using a free phone app. Please visit […]

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EU Parliament vote falls short of real CAP reform, says BirdWatch Ireland

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From a BirdWatch Ireland press release – Strasburg, 13 March 2013 Today, for the first time ever, all Members of […]

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FIE: Whistleblowers campaign targets midland’s industrial turf extraction

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From a Friends of the Irish Environment press release, 5 March 2013 A full page advertisement in the Roscommon Herald […]

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EU Timber Regulation to Combat Illegal Logging Comes into Force

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From a Just Forests press release, 1 March 2013 The EU Timber Regulation (EU NO 995/2010) cames into force on […]

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