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The 12 numbers that show we won't recycle our way out of our plastic crisis and one big idea that may help
Global Ireland
Ireland and other countries walked away from a weak treaty on plastic in which fossil fuel nations wanted to put the problem back on you, so what's next?
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Coolock fire: Firefighters remain at scene of huge blaze at industrial premises in Dublin
Dublin
Local residents were advised to keep windows closed as thick smoke spread across the capital from the premises owned by Camfil, a manufacturer of air pollution control products
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Revealed: Ireland's 'poor' beaches that are 'ticking time bomb' for public health
Beaches
The cleanliness of Irish beaches and swimming spots took a hit last year because of heavier climate-related rains which increased pollution, and toxic blue-green algae blooms
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People walking and cycling is keeping 680,000 cars off Irish roads each day
National Transport Authority
The findings of a new survey show that the annual economic benefit of walking and cycling to individuals and society each year in five Irish metropolitan areas is over €3bn
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One Government Minister's St Patrick's trip abroad causing more pollution than one Irish household in a year
St Patrick's Day
A household in Ireland creates 11 tonnes of C02e per year on average, while a car produces 3 tonnes
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Dublin ranked among cleanest cities in Europe for air quality
Pollution
High levels of pollution in the air space can cause health issues for people and will do more damage longer-term as well with climate change.
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Expert insists solid fuel ban is essential and says it's 'dangerous' to walk in some areas in Ireland
Pollution
Among the many side effects of breathing pollutants from burning fuel are early death, heart attacks, respiratory disorders, stroke, and asthma
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Correlation between traffic air pollution and stroke admissions in Ireland, Oireachtas committee told
Environment
'There are, however, other effects of cars to human health than just tailpipe emissions'
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'Astonishing study finds cancer may have been killing people back in the Middle Ages'
Cancer
Dr Miriam Stoppard tells how cancer was 10 times more common than we previously thought, despite the lack of exposure to pollution and chemicals
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Calls for Ireland-wide ban on harmful fuels amid fears 'thousands' could die
Pollution
The Irish Heart Foundation and British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland fear the number of people killed from heart disease could soar
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Concerns over €5m cost of removing and salvaging Cork 'ghost ship'
Cork
It is feared that the 80 metre freighter MV Alta could be left stranded on the rocks outside Ballycotton unless the State produces the funds to pay for its removal
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Siobhan O'Connor: We need to kick up a stink about raw sewage in Dublin's seas
Irish News
The outdated sewage treatment plant at Ringsend, Dublin, cannot cope with a bit of rainfall and hence we find our beloved seas are awash with human excrement
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Pollution from cars drops 50% across Ireland since start of coronavirus lockdown
Pollution
The amount of private cars on the roads have dropped by more than 85% since the restrictions began, research shows
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Dr Miriam Stoppard: The unseen pollution threat causing a range of diseases
Miriam Stoppard
Particle matter, even at lower levels than those stipulated by the World Health Organisation as safe, can inflict considerable harm
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More road space could be given to walkers, cyclists and public transport in bid to improve Dublin's air quality
Environment
On Monday, Dublin became the first Irish city to sign a commitment to meet World Health Organisation (WHO) air quality guideline values by 2030
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General Election 2020: Solidarity-People Before Profit climate change manifesto pledges include free public transport and airline pollution tax
General Election 2020
The party is opposed to a carbon tax because it said that most of the houses in the State are poorly insulated
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Noise pollution is ruining mating routines and threatening survival of up to 100 species, Irish researchers find
Pollution
"Just like humans trapped next to the speakers in a mega-loud club, wildlife can’t chat up potential dates because of the noise"
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Radical changes to Irish motor tax system proposed
Tax
The diesel surcharge could be replaced
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Dublin pollution warning issued as dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide found in the air
Pollution
Nitrogen dioxide can cause long-term effects on people, particularly the elderly and children
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Plastic straws and nine other single-use items to be banned in Ireland by 2021
Environment
The European Parliament voted to ban these products in March but officially approved the motion on Tuesday
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Dust from Sahara Desert to cause potentially dangerous air pollution levels in parts of Ireland
Irish News
Moderate and “possible” high levels of pollution are being forecast until Wednesday
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Environmental probe launched after major plastic pollution at popular Dublin beach
Dublin
40 cleanup workers have been deployed
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EU proposes ban on plastic products like straws, plates, cutlery, cotton buds
European Union
Over the past several years the European Commission has been effectively fighting to cut down plastic waste, which makes up 80 percent of all sea litter
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Ireland's Deep Atlantic cameraman warns that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 if we don't cut back
Pollution
"Everyone can do something small to help, use less plastic, recycle and ask your supermarket to use less packaging'
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