Organisation: Environment

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

news

Price of energy could be halved, says wind industry

The price of renewable electricity could be halved in the near future should the Government make the necessary informed policy choices, according to a new report.

columnists

Government buying absolution from our climate sins

New EPA app keeps it local

news

British report into horsemeat scandal critical of authorities

business

Linking services and property tax is a mistake

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Majority of people do not believe Ahern

Education system failing town’s large Traveller population

PROBLEMS of segregation and unemployment in Rathkeale are being exacerbated by an education system failing the town’s 40% Traveller community.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2007

One third of rented housing substandard

SHOCKING new official figures show that a third of rented properties inspected during 2005 failed to meet minimum standards.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2006

Transport is the key to Kyoto, says Labour

LABOUR last night demanded major investment in public transport as a way to tempt people out of their cars and reduce Ireland’s spiralling greenhouse gas emissions.

Wed, 24 May, 2006

An Post out of pocket over TV licences

Chasing down TV licences is costing An Post more than it collects from the fees, it emerged today.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2005

Climate changes likely to change farming practices

CONTINUING climate changes are likely to significantly alter the systems of farming practiced in Ireland, an international conference was told yesterday.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2005

Government in rush to clear backlog of 55 EU directives

FIFTY FIVE EU directives, some from as far back as four years ago, have not yet been transcribed into Irish law, latest figures reveal.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003