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<p>Dr Eoin Lettice said this week's report from the UN-backed Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows "we would knowingly be condemning future generations to dire consequences" if rapid decarbonisation does not occur. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Sustainable cities with many green spaces key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions

"Parks, gardens, street trees, etc. can protect citizens from heatwaves, flooding, heavy rainfall, drought," Dr Eoin Lettice said

<p>UCC’s arboretum, which dates back to the foundation of the university in 1845, was chosen among 50 projects by Science Foundation Ireland for funding as a way to boost understanding of maths and science among students.</p>

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UCC's 'living classroom' for students goes countrywide

<p>Irish agriculture, given its relatively compact scale on the global scene, has an opportunity to lead the world and be a model for best practice for the conversion from a beef/dairy-dominated model to a truly sustainable mixed farming model.</p>

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Dr Eoin Lettice: Meat and dairy are inefficient means of food production

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Climate change: Companies cannot wait for new technologies, they must act now, warns UCC expert

Michael Moynihan: Creating the role of tree officer shows Cork's commitment to its individuality

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Council hits back at accusations of 'destroying habitats' as trees felled on Cork greenway

Paying tribute to our trees

As National Tree Week approaches, plant experts share fact and folklore with Rita de Brún.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Cork County on the Rise: Integrated approach to sustainable food production is needed in Ireland

Eoin Lettice and Barbara Doyle Prestwich say an integrated approach to sustainable food production is needed in Ireland

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Over 600,000 native trees to be planted on unused bogland

More than 600,000 native trees are to be planted across 1,500 hectares of bogland that is no longer used for peat production.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Fiann O’Nuallain discusses organic-interest research and education in Ireland

I am a GIYer — I grow a lot of my own food — I don’t use chemicals because I don’t want to eat chemicals. Instead I make my own fertilisers from comfrey and nettles. 

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Soil group keen for open dialogue

Four high profile trustees of the Soil Association left in December, citing a number of reasons for departing.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Action plan to be aired at Taste of West Cork Food Festival forum

West Cork food and tourism stakeholders are to join forces to formulate a five-year action plan entitled ‘How to Achieve Universal Recognition for the West Cork region’.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Organics expert backs anti-blight trial

The co-ordinator of Ireland’s first master’s degree in organic horticulture has welcomed trials of genetically-modified potatoes in a bid to beat late blight.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

On hearing of a spud-related attempt to enter the Guinness Book of Records, The Menu immediately hitched up the wagon and pointed it westwards once more for The Menu truly venerates this most tremendous of all tubers.

Sun, 26 Aug, 2012

City lane name should not be changed

THE new developments opening in and around St Patrick’s Street in Cork city are to be welcomed. It is unfortunate, however, that the developers of the new shopping centre at Faulkner’s Lane have apparently seen fit to change the name to the ridiculous “Opera Lane”.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2009

Airport the victim of policy u-turn

THE news that Cork Airport Authority (CAA) is to be saddled with a €100 million debt in exchange for freedom from control by the Dublin Airport Authority (Irish Examiner, February 20) flies in the face of the Government’s own plans for regional development.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2007