IN their quest for food, humans do not recognise that all creatures are entitled to their share of Earth’s resources. Overfishing can deprive ocean predators, including whales and dolphins, of food.

THIS is National Biodiversity Week, and people will be taking to the great outdoors to enjoy nature at a time when, arguably, it is at its best.

WE learn every day about the environment from young Irish people.

TREES and plants in general are up to a month late in donning their summer colours, but should be wearing their lush seasonal coats by now.

MIKE CARNEY describes his birthplace as the ‘’most beautiful place on earth’’.

IN TOUGH times for farmers, lime is currently being promoted as the cheapest fertiliser available.

SERIOUS questions are being raised about the impact on Ireland’s environment of the so-called “greening’’ of the EU’s agriculture policies (CAP).

THE comeback of the bike is one of the more notable transport phenomena of recent times.

VISITING the Burren, in Co Clare, is always a refreshing experience that usually throws up delightful little cameos.

THOUGH hundreds of wind turbines have already been erected around the country, with the largest number being in elevated areas of Cork and Kerry, a national debate on a vexed issue is just getting underway.