Organisation: Friends of the Earth Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>People demonstrate outside the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday where a ruling in a landmark climate change case was handed down. The case sets a precedent that climate change represents a fundamental issue of human rights, as opposed to merely an environmental problem. Photo: AP/Jean-Francois Badias</p>

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Irish environmental experts welcome 'huge boost' from Swiss climate change case ruling

The ECHR ruling has opened the door for similar cases to be taken by citizens of the other 45 member countries of the European Council in their own national courts

<p>The mayor of Paris says her city has too many SUVs, so she’s asking voters to decide on a parking fee hike on February 4, 2024. Photo: AP/Christophe Ena</p>

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Parking fees should be hiked for SUVs in Irish cities, experts say

Alison O'Connor: The price we pay for ignoring climate change continues to spiral

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Majority believe Government must prioritise action on climate change

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Oil drilling ban supporters mulling legal challenge against State after Government blocks bill

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Ireland ‘nowhere close’ to emission targets

Oireachtas watchdog backs ban on fracking

An Oireachtas watchdog has backed a ban on fracking, with a warning that it would be irresponsible to allow it.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017

Opponents of CETA fear February vote will clear way

All MEPs will vote on EU-Canada trade deal, known as CETA, on February 14.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Growing her own stories

Cork-based Joyce Russell dug deep into her interest in nature and family relationships for her first collection, Bloodlines, writes Billy O’Callaghan

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

Sellafield report ‘ends nuclear debate’

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners claimed yesterday that the latest revelations about the Sellafield nuclear plant in England ended the argument in favour of nuclear power in this country.

Fri, 30 May, 2008

Number of children driven to school almost doubles

THE number of children driven to school by their parents has almost doubled in 20 years — with most journeys as short as two kilometres.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2007

Consumers ‘paying the Earth’ for green goods

CONSUMERS are ‘paying the Earth’ for environmentally friendly versions of day-to-day household goods.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2007

Environmental campaigners in plea over green energy

Environmental campaigners today attacked the Government’s record on combating climate change, claiming it was making paltry progress in promoting renewable energy.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2006

EU allows member States to keep national bans on GM products

EU Environment Ministers have voted to allow member States to keep national bans on genetically modified products.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2005

Environmental group slams Govt record

The new Irish branch of the environmental organisation Friends of the Earth has slammed the Government's record on environmental protection.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004