A HEARTENING sign of hope is that so many young people are growing up with an appreciation of the natural world, hugely boosted by initiatives like Green Schools, writes Donal Hickey.

THE economic slowdown could threaten tax breaks for Cork’s multi-billion docklands regeneration.

SIFTING through dozens of used paint tins isn’t most people’s idea of fun — but then little Sinéad Lane cares more about recycling than most.