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Change the way you wear - tips for a stylish and sustainable wardrobe that will help fight climate change
Reach For Zero
What we wear is the fourth largest contributor to climate change as well as water and land use new figures from the EU reveal
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Reduce Your Use: Irish households urged to cut down on energy usage and save on bills
Reach For Zero
This new information campaign hopes to provide some practical advice
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Boots to end sale of makeup bag essential in Ireland by the end of 2022
Boots
“By joining forces to inspire more positive action, we can collectively make a big difference”
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Cost of living crisis a 'canary in the coal mine' for what lies ahead if energy supply not secured, says Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald
Environment
'This crisis is undoubtedly the canary in the coal mine - the warning of what will lie ahead for ordinary people if energy generation and supply is not secured for Ireland'
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Ireland still biggest producer of plastic packaging per head of population in EU
Reach For Zero
The 2019 European Commission statistics also show we’re fifth worst at recycling the plastics we produce
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Irish pet specialist launches vegan dog food for owners who want to reduce their carbon footprint
Dogs
Irish pet specialist, Petmania has launched a new range of plant-based dog food aimed at helping dog owners to reduce their carbon footprint
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Man charged €10 each time he left driveway forced to move home as daily fee 'draining' finances
Environment
'I couldn’t even drive to see my parents without being charged'
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Locals protest against biogas plant in Gort, Co Galway
Environment
An Bord Pleanala is expected to decide early in the New Year whether to allow the plant or not
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Every household entitled to €100 electricity boost next month
Energy bills
The plan was put together in a bid to tackle the energy crisis in Ireland, and will be automatically applied to all customers.
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Wrightbus hydrogen fuel cell bus marks fifth birthday
Environment
The Northern Ireland design has since gone on to transform public transport with fleets of their buses now operating in Dublin, Belfast, London, Birmingham and Aberdeen
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People under 60 likely to face 'less liveable' world, says former Irish president Mary Robinson
Climate change
Ms Robinson said millions of people will be forced to leave their homes because of climate change
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David Attenborough lost for words at his face tattooed on girl's thigh in Borneo
David Attenborough
95 year-old national treasure Sir David Attenborough is sharing anecdotes with Sir Michael Palin in a film for the new DVD release of David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet
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David Attenborough tops list of nation's most inspirational 'green' celebrities
Environment
Several members of the Royal family appeared in the top 10 - with Hollywood A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Angelina Jolie also making the list
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Working from home and using electric vehicles 'could slash carbon emissions by 73%'
Environment
The potential for reducing emissions decreases as more people relocate from Dublin to the West or the Midlands
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COP26: Joe Biden appears to fall asleep during opening speeches of global climate event
Environment
The US President closes his eyes for over half a minute
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Eight ways to reduce the cost of your fridge as energy prices to soar in Ireland - including obvious mistake
Save money
The fridge is one of the hardest working appliances in our homes, meaning it costs more to run. However, there are a few simple ways to reduce its running costs
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Irishwoman on her 13th day of fasting for Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion
'We're doing this to avoid a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions'
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Eels found in Irish treatment plant that supplies drinking water to 10,000 people
Environment
A report by the Environmental Protection Agency reveals inspectors found "silvery creatures approximately 20 centimetres long" during a visit on June 23
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Tonnes of pollution removed from Irish rivers, canals, lakes and beaches over bank holiday weekend
Environment
The horrifying amount of waste dumped in our waters emerged during a major clean-up operation carried out by the environmental charity Flossie and The Beach Cleaners
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Ireland ranked among top five nations most likely to survive global collapse of civilisation
Environment
If it's the end of the world as we know it, Ireland is the place to be
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World's first 'carbon negative' lager launched in Ireland offering environmentally friendly option to consumers
Ireland
The new 'LOST' beer is described as a 'planet first lager' and offers consumers an environmentally friendly choice
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Four things you won't be allowed to own in the next ten years due to climate action
Bord na Mona
Here are some of the other day-to-day things we may be saying farewell to in line with laws associated with climate change.
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Umbrella Academy star Robert Sheehan advocates 'zero waste' lifestyle
Robert Sheehan
The star has been encouraging fans on Instagram to reduce their waste
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Most Irish people fear human actions are damaging the oceans - and think their wellbeing is linked to health of seas, study suggests
Environment
Almost half of Irish people support regulating the production, use and disposal of plastic to reduce marine plastic pollution
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