Person: Executive secretary

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A wild coyote going down a deserted Michigan Avenue, the busiest thoroughfare in Chicago. Picture: Daineh/Reddit

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Pádraig Hoare: Will the environment be the beneficiary of Covid-19?

Wildlife roaming the empty streets of the world's busiest cities prompts the question as to whether the pandemic might actually be good for nature and the climate. Experts discuss this idea with Padraig Hoare

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Al-Qaida-linked bomber held in Philippines

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UN calls for immediate action to save life on Earth

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Philippines lifts martial law

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New Japanese prime minister pledges 25% cut in emissions

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'Builders forced to leave North for work may never return'

Time running out for climate change deal, says UN official

Time was running out today for agreement on a road map towards a new international deal on global warming, the UN’s top climate official warned.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2007

Violence in southern Philippines forces 5,000 villagers to flee

At least 5,000 villagers have fled their homes in nearly a week of sporadic clashes between Muslim guerrillas and pro-government militiamen in the southern Philippines, rebels and officials said today.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Arroyo in hospital after reporting abdominal pain

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was taken to hospital today after reporting abdominal pain while attending a birthday party for her husband, officials said.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006

Retirement and land transfer scheme may go

WITH only about 300 applications to the Early Retirement Scheme expected this year, the industry could be on the verge of losing the scheme which has successfully transferred thousands of acres into the hands of young farmers.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2005

Outrageous and baseless allegation against Irish salmon farmers

THE IRISH Examiner (July 1) published a letter from a Dr Roderick O’Sullivan that was completely erroneous, and was highly damaging to the reputation and image of a clearly identifiable Irish company and to an entire sector of the Irish seafood business.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Twenty dead in political unrest in Ethiopia

Ethiopian security forces opened fire today on stone-throwing protesters in the central business district, leaving at least 20 people dead, the independent Ethiopian Human Rights Council said.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005

1,800 sign on for REPS 3

THERE has been a windfall for REPS farmers, following the completion of negotiations with the EU for the start-up of the new scheme.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004