Organisation: European Environmental Bureau

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<p>According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), air pollution and household air pollution is associated with seven million premature deaths annually, with around 1,500 deaths in Ireland annually attributed to air pollution. Picture: Padraig Hoare</p>

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Stronger air pollution laws could save 37,000 lives a year in EU

The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said that the EU's Industrial Emissions Directive allows too many loopholes and leeway for industries and is beholden to lobbyists

<p>Ireland ranks around middle of the 27 EU states when it comes to steps taken but still ranks in the 'limited measures' category.</p>

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Most EU states failing to reduce energy consumption despite pledge to slash demand

<p>The European Environmental Bureau (EEB), which is Europe's largest network of environmental citizens’ organisations, blasted the proposals as "meagre", saying the Commission had "pared back" following industry pressure.</p>

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Environmental groups accuse EU of 'watering down' curbs on plastic waste

economy

EU aims to cut waste from coffee pods to bottles in new recyclable mandates

farming

Irish plan to use GPS-controlled fertiliser spreaders assessed as 'Greenwashing'

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We must all change our ways to sustain the planet

Maybe Santa should consider what his toys are really made of

He’s made his list and he’s checked it twice, but maybe Santa Claus should be considering whether plastic toys are naughty or nice, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2019

Ireland walking blindly into a desolate future

‘I believe that God above is in charge of the weather and that we here can’t do anything’ — the words of Danny Healy-Rae.

Sat, 11 Aug, 2018

Oliver Moore: Let’s hope EU sees value in Cork 2.0

The Cork 2.0 event happened Monday and Tuesday of this week. This was a high-level EU Commission agri-food policy event.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Environmentalists won’t get fooled again

Disappointed ‘green’ lobby have axe to grind at next week’s Cork 2.0 European Rural Development Conference.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

After Brexit, Cork 2.0 takes on even greater importance

In the post-Brexit Europe, self-examination seems to have come sharply into focus.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

EU cuts eco-friendly farm funding despite missing targets

Despite failing to meet its green targets, the EU has cut funding for eco-friendly farming measures by €1bn.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Farmers’ warning as MEPs target gases

MEPs voted yesterday to reduce emissions such as ammonia — despite Europe’s farming lobby warning them production will be shifted to non EU-countries.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Greening of CAP ‘simply doesn’t offer value for money’

A new study for environmental groups claims that planned simplifications of green policies in European farming will have no benefit for Ireland.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013