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Average Irish home emits 58% more carbon emissions than those in Europe, report finds

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Average Irish home emits 58% more carbon emissions than those in Europe, report finds

The average home in Ireland emits almost 60% more carbon emissions than those in Europe, a new report has found.

Alison O'Connor

It’s time to scale back on plastic pollution — think before you buy

Emission targets badly missed: Our culture of delusion must change

No dumping - IBAL report

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Cork County Council to deploy litter ‘hit squads’ on a wider basis

Average fine for breaching environment law just €3.5k

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Average fine for breaching environment law just €3.5k

Ineffective penalties

Ineffective penalties

A British water company was fined €230,000 yesterday for discharging raw sewage into the sea between January and June of last year.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

Fines need to match the crime of polluting the environment

Fines need to match the crime of polluting the environment

The number and size of fines don’t do enough to deter, reports Claire O’Sullivan.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013