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Frogs across Ireland are emerging from hibernation and migrating to various breeding sites. The males arrive first and croak loudly & consistently to attract females.
There will be a lot of frogs on the road making this perilous journey. Please be careful to not injure them! 🐸
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Irish waters are being damaged by nitrogen from fertilisers & manures, and phosphorus from agricultural runoff & wastewater discharges. These cause an overgrowth of plants & algae, clogging up our waters and using up oxygen which harms fish & aquatic life:
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1. There was no real improvement in the quality of Irish rivers or lakes in 2022.
High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus (mostly from agriculture and wastewater) are damaging Irish waters. Read EPA’s latest Water Quality Report here:
#water
#waterquality
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🤢🤢🤢 alert!!
Here are wet wipes & other waste material removed at an
@irishwater
waste water treatment plant.
Remember the golden rule: You should only ever flush the Three Ps (Pee, Poo & Paper). Think before you flush!
#thinkb4uflush
#threePs
#EPAoee
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Don’t be fooled by out-of-season fruit and vegetables! 🤥
With our cheat sheet, it’s easy to work out what’s in-season this month. What about experimenting with asparagus this April? We can’t wait to cook a delicious risotto!
Find out more at
#FoodWaste
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We are truly spoilt for choice in June for food that’s in season and, as such, at its freshest and tastiest! 🍓
Salad is the second most wasted food in Ireland (after bread), so just serve what you’ll eat and
#stopfoodwaste
.
#MealPrep
#InSeason
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The EPA successfully prosecuted an individual for the unauthorised industrial extraction of peat in an area greater than 50 hectares. The EPA will take legal action against anyone carrying out industrial extraction of peat without an EPA licence.🔗
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1/3 EPA has identified agricultural practices as one of the main pressures responsible for the decline in water quality nationally. The agriculture sector is also responsible for approx. 33% of national greenhouse gas emissions & over 99% of national ammonia emissions.
#EarthDay
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Nitrogen levels are too high in 40% of Irish rivers and 20% of estuaries. Nitrate levels in rivers and groundwaters increased between 2021 and 2022. Phosphorus levels are too high in 28% of rivers and 36% of lakes:
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Our latest State of the Environment report shows that the outlook for Ireland’s environment is not optimistic unless we accelerate the implementation of solutions across all sectors and society. Read the full report here:
#SOER2020
#environment
#Ireland
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The EPA today published Ireland’s first Climate Change Assessment Report. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change in Ireland.
#IrelandsClimateChangeAssessment
#IrelandsClimate
#ICCA
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This year’s Climate Prize goes to...
Hari Pranavam, Kimi Alcantara, Conall O Brien and Rameem Siqquidi from Saint Eunan’s College, Co. Donegal (
@SaintEunans
). This prize is awarded to the entry that best addresses the climate crisis.
Congratulations! 👏
#TSOYS
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Climate Change’s Four Irelands are: The Doubtful aren't sure it's happening, The Cautious don't think it'll directly affect them, The Concerned see it as a serious issue, not an immediate threat & The Alarmed see
#climatechange
as a real & immediate threat
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Ireland’s electricity, transport, industry & agriculture sectors are all set to exceed their GHG emission limits for 2025 and 2030.
Our carbon goals for 2025 & 2030 will not be met, they won’t even be close.
EPA's GHG emissions projections for 2022-2040:
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EPA and
@TailteEireann
have launched a National Land Cover Map of Ireland that categorises over 10 million landscape features for the 1st time. It'll help the govt & organisations better understand (and act on) development, habitat loss & climate change.
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Last October, over 700 citizen scientists measured traffic pollution in Cork City. Results show higher nitrogen dioxide levels are linked to higher traffic volumes. None indicate a breach of EU air quality limit (40 µg/m3).
#CleanAirTogether
#KnowYourNO2
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81% of people in Ireland are worried about climate change and 75% think extreme weather poses a moderate or high risk to their community over the next 10 years. See results of the second wave of the EPA’s Climate Change in the Irish Mind survey here:
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In 2023
@IrishWater
eliminated discharges of raw sewage from 10 towns & villages by connecting them to treatment plants. 19 areas continue to discharge raw sewage to our environment every day. Uisce Éireann must resolve these without delay. More:
#EPAoee
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The EPA recently launched its Strategy for 2022 to 2026. In this video the EPA highlights what is important about this strategy, how it is different to what has come before and how they expect it to really deliver change.
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“Who has two thumbs and helps reduce Ireland’s emissions every day?”
People who cycle! 🚴
Happy
#worldbicycleday
to you two-wheeled heroes. To those of you who have been thinking about making the switch from your car to cycling – today’s the day!
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Every minute half a tonne of clothing is dumped into a landfill in Ireland.
The human & environmental cost of fast fashion is unforgiveable. For the remaining 27 days, why not take part in
#secondhandseptember
and pledge not to buy any new clothes!
#zerowaste
#saynotofastfashion
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This year’s Irish Language prize goes to...
Ellie Ni Chonaill and Anna Ní Mhurchú from
@gaelcholaistec
Ellie and Anna’s excellent work on the impact wet wipes have on our environment was wonderfully presented through Irish.
Comhghairdeas Ellie and Anna!👏
#TSOYS
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Hedgerows provide botanical diversity as well as food and shelter for animals, and act as corridors connecting habitats. It is prohibited to cut, burn or destroy vegetation growing in any hedge or ditch between 1st March and 31st August. More info
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The EPA has launched new radon maps for Ireland, which show that more homes and workplaces are at risk from radon - a cancer-causing gas. In this video, EPA Senior Scientist, David Fenton, explains the information on the new maps.
#ChecktheRadonMap
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#GIS
news: We’re bringing all our geographic information systems into a single mobile friendly application: . In time they’ll all be in here. Check it out! The application provides a library of spatial data layers and a host of functionality.
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Turn your garden into a biodiversity wonderland this April. All you need to do is…nothing!
Put away your lawnmower and let your garden grow to provide vital food and homes to Irish wildlife.
Let your garden (or even a small patch of grass) grow!
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It’s
#StopFoodWasteDay
One of the best things you can do for yourself (and the planet) today is to start buying in-season food. Locally grown food is more nutritious and hasn’t clocked up 1,000s of air miles! If you can, buy your seasonal food & veg in small, local businesses.
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It’s Mother’s Day and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank the original mother, Mother Earth.
We know, slightly corny. But any mother who gives us air, water, food, shelter and health benefits deserves to be celebrated. And protected.
#mothersday
#motherearth
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1/7 EPA has published an assessment of the catchments that need reductions in nitrogen concentrations to achieve water quality objectives. Key findings:
• Elevated nitrogen concentrations in waters is one of the factors that leads to poor water quality outcomes in all waters.
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Here are some of the *amazing* science buffs we got to meet at the
@esbscienceblast
! 🧬🔭🧪
#science
#stem
#climatechange
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🍃 Hedgerows provide botanical diversity as well as food and shelter for animals, and act as corridors connecting habitats. It is prohibited to cut, burn or destroy vegetation growing in any hedge or ditch between 1st March and 31st August. More info
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📢 Are you passionate about environmental protection? Check out our new opening for the role of Scientific Officer I Climate Secretariat in our Wexford or Dublin offices. Deadline 17th August:
#JobFairy
#IrishJobs
#Hiring
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‘The Status of Ireland’s Climate 2020’ shows Ireland’s climate is warmer & wetter than it used to be. Increases in carbon dioxide, methane & nitrous oxide are leading to sea level rise, increased ocean acidity & higher ocean temps
#IrishClimateStatus
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"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir
We know it's cold. And raining. And you're tired. But get out into
#nature
. You won't regret it!
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We've just launched a new EPA
@StopFoodWaste
resource, The A-Z of Foods. Packed full of tricks and tips on buying, storing, freezing, and using up your food. Learn how to make the most of your food and reduce waste at .
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Today is
#2MinuteDay
and we want you to delete your emails!
Tens of trillions of spam emails are sent annually which creates approx. 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. So take two mins now to empty your spam folder & unsubscribe to unwanted emails! Good for your mind too🧘🏽♀️
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Good news for sea swimmers, most of our bathing waters are Excellent or Good quality.
Read our Bathing Water report published today
The bathing season starts on June 1st
@IrishWater
@AnForamUisce
@OpenSeaSwims
@EPABeaches
@LGMAIreland
@WaterSafetyIre
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EPA has launched a national air quality forecast. This new service will show expected Air Quality Index for Health along with levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone in the air. For more information see
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Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) is an air pollutant that mainly comes from vehicle traffic. Exposure to it can have harmful effects on our health.
Join
#CleanAirTogether
as a citizen scientist to help measure the NO2 levels across Cork City:
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Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by approx. 4.5 per cent in 2019. This is the largest annual reduction in emissions since 2011 but
#Ireland
is still not on the road needed to meet future targets & a climate neutral economy:
#GHG
#ClimateAction
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EPA &
@AnTaisce
are looking for businesses & householders within the boundaries of Cork City Council to measure NO2 (air pollution) levels. It’s as simple as putting a test tube on your front window!
Sign up for free now:
#CleanAirTogether
#KnowYourNO2
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Our EPA 2020 Water Indicators Report finds that nearly half (47%) of river sites, a quarter (24%) of groundwater bodies and one fifth (21%) of estuaries have unsatisfactory nitrogen levels. Full report:
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Exposure to radon gas is linked to over 350 lung cancer cases in Ireland each year! Public meetings in New Ross (28 June 1.30pm & 7pm will explain how to protect your family from radon & detail the Digital Radon Monitors loan scheme
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The EPA is hosting a free online briefing on Thursday 21st July 2022 (11am-12.25pm) which will give an outline on Ireland’s Provisional greenhouse gas emissions for 1990-2021. To attend, please register here before 2pm Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Mandatory 'sustainability' education from primary school to the workplace. What a great recommendation from
#YouthAssembly
#RTEonClimate
#RTEYouthAssembly
Tenth recommendation: Mandatory ‘Sustainability’ education from primary level to the workplace including a new compulsory Junior Cycle & optional Leaving Certificate subject
#RTEonClimate
#YouthAssembly
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Who gives you flowers all the time, feeds you AND improves your mental health?
The Irish environment, that's who!
#whatacatch
#valentinesday
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According to ‘Ireland’s Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory 1990 - 2021’ report, emissions increased in the three largest sectors: Agriculture, Energy Industries and Transport. Read the full report:
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Our Director General, Laura Burke calls for government action and a long term national plan to confront Ireland’s climate crisis in
@Independent_ie
today with
@codohertynews
#ClimateChange
#action
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Shane O Boyle highlights the main findings from the EPA's Water Quality in Ireland 2013-2018 report in the video below.
The report shows that river water quality is deteriorating,
with only 53% of our surface water bodies having satisfactory water quality.
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👩🔬 Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
EPA’s scientist Dr Caroline Wynne shares how her passion for environmental protection led her to join our Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Unit.
Our thanks to all girls and women studying and working in STEM 👏
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Laura Burke, EPA DG speaking about climate change at
#environmentireland
- This last year has been a turning point about what we need to do. Mitigation is essential, adaptation is necessary, anything less is unsustainable, indeed, irresponsible.
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Pluto was rescued in Kinvarra, Co Galway on 7th July by
@seal_rescue
. He was a few days old and abandoned by his mother. This usually happens because of human disturbance or dog attacks. Please make sure to keep dogs on a lead and keep at least 100m from seals on beaches.
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The former Director of a waste facility in Kerdiffstown, Co Kildare, was today sentenced to 3 years in prison on each of 3 charges for serious environmental offences. The sentences will run concurrently with the final 12 months suspended.
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These tiles are made from plastic found on Killiney Beach in Dublin! This piece, 'Seafloor' is made from polyethylene and sand, they were made as part of an
@NCAD_Dublin
challenge which invited designers to find a use for the tons of plastic that are washed up on our coastlines
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What’s the most pressing environmental issue facing Ireland? In a Red C poll commissioned by the EPA, over a third of adults (37%) say it's
#climatechange
. And 61% ranked it in their top three environmental concerns for the country. See more:
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EPA has published GHG emissions projections for 2020-2040. Ireland will not meet 2013-2020 EU targets for GHG emissions reduction.
To achieve 51% emissions reduction by 2030 significant new measures need to be identified & implemented across all sectors:
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August was an exceptionally dry month this year. Right across the country, very low water levels and flows were seen clearly in our surface and ground waters.
View our monthly national hydrology bulletin here:
#Hydrology
#Water
#WaterLevels
#RiverFlows
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Wetlands cover 20% of Ireland. They are vital to our ecosystem; they support biodiversity as 40% of all species live and/or breed there and they store 30% of land–based carbon which is vital for climate change mitigation
#WorldWaterDay
#WorldWaterday2021
Image:
@TinaClaffey
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The EPA today published ‘Ireland’s Air Pollutant Emissions 1990-2030’ report which assesses emissions of five key air pollutants which impact air quality, health and the environment. Read the full report:
#AirPollutantEmissions
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Today approx. 1,000
#CleanAirTogether
participants in Cork City are installing their tubes to measure the traffic-based air pollutant Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) across the city for the next 4 weeks.
Best of luck everyone!
#CleanAirTogether
#KnowYourNO2
@AnTaisce
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There has been much discussion as to how the EPA measures water quality, the Nitrate's Interim Review and the ‘Red Map’.
Learn more about the EPA's assessments of water quality and agriculture and find the answers to frequently asked questions here:
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Next Wednesday, 3rd March is
#WorldWildlifeDay
. We want to celebrate Ireland’s incredible wildlife so please send us your Irish wildlife photos so that we can share them on World Wildlife Day. Comment or DM your photos!
@npwsBioData
@Dept_ECC
@Irishwildlife
@BioDataCentre
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📢 Want to use your data skills to help protect our environment? Check out our new opening for the role of Scientific Officer – Environmental Data Analysis in our Wexford office.
Deadline 1st September:
#JobFairy
#IrishJobs
#Wexford
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47% of Ireland’s Carbon Budget for 2021-2025 was used in the first two years.
To stay within our budget, we’re facing an extremely challenging annual reduction of 12.4% annually for the remaining three years. Read our 2022 GHG emissions report:
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EPA &
@AnTaisce
are looking for Cork City residents to help measure the traffic-based air pollutant Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in the city. Want to get involved? It’s as simple as putting a test tube on your window!
Sign up for free:
@corkcitycouncil
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Following the driest November in 80 years on the east coast, river flows, lake and groundwater levels are generally lower than normal for this time of year. Read the full bulletin here:
@MetEireann
@GsiGroundwater
@opwireland
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Registration now open for our free online Climate Change Lecture on Nov 11th.
‘Covid-19 and Global Carbon Emissions: A glimpse of the challenge of reaching the Paris climate commitments’ will include a talk by
@pepcanadell
Info:
#ClimateLecture2020
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@AldiUK
🫴 (We don't need the cake, bit we will use this cheeky opportunity to ask your followers not to cut or pull up any nettles or other 🐛🐛 friendly plants! Let's protect the 🎂 🐛s AND 🏞🐛s!)
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34 towns and villages release raw sewage into the environment every day, with a third of these likely to continue after 2024. Read the EPA’s full 'Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2020' report here
#EPAoee
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The recent IPCC Report highlighted the seriousness of the climate emergency and the urgency of climate action. Come to our EPA Climate Lecture on 19th April where
@rahmstorf
will discuss changes to the Gulf Stream and climate information & disinformation.
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Our next online Climate Lecture takes place on 24th Feb at 7.15pm. Dr John Bowman will chair the event and
@kirstenckik
,
@ClimateKIC
CEO will examine how finance could enable a climate neutral economy and society.
Register for free:
#ClimateLecture2021
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EPA ‘Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2020’ report shows that drinking water quality in private supplies is not good enough, with one in 20 supplies found to have E. coli contamination. Full report:
@nfgws
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.
@IrishWater
still does not have clear plans to prevent pollution from wastewater discharges at some of the most significantly impacted water bodies, and it is vital these are resolved through its new investment plan. More:
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2/3 Biodiversity is also under pressure from land use changes and intensive farming. Ireland’s reputation as a food producer with a low environmental footprint is at risk of being irreversibly damaged.
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We’re hiring! Do you have experience measuring and assessing river flows and water levels, and do you enjoy working outdoors? If so, apply now to the EPA to join our hydrometric team.
🔗
#Hiring
#JobFairy
#IrishJobs
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EPA has published its 2020 Water Indicators Report. 1,836 river water bodies were assessed in 2019 & 2020 with 345 improving in biological quality and 230 declining. The large numbers of declines in quality are off-setting progress being made: Full report:
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1/3 Roadside hedge-cutting is not legally allowed from 1st March to 31st August.
Each year, thousands of hectares of these habitats are destroyed out of closed season. Usually this involves incineration where wildlife find themselves trapped and, ultimately, killed.
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The decline in bees across Ireland is largely the result of monoculture & ever-increasing levels of productivity, characterised by a loss/ neglect of hedgerows, farmland edges & scrub.
Do your bit by taking part in
#nomowmay
& embrace a wild garden for pollinators.
#WorldBeeDay
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EPA prosecuted Dawn Meats Ireland Unlimited Company at Waterford District Court on 15 May 2023. Conviction secured for exceeding emission limit values and providing false and misleading information to the EPA. Fined €75,000 plus costs.
#Epaoee
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1/2 We are seeking proposals from the research community to identify solutions to climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems.
With up to €10.5 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under four themes:
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This year’s winning entry combined fantastic animation, excellent research and thought provoking narration.
So, this year’s The Story of Your Stuff winner is…
Wong Cheuk Yin Cayden from
@sccdublin
for his insight into the impact tissues have on our environment.👏
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EPA releases EU Emissions Trading Scheme greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2019, which show emissions from Irish power generation and industrial companies fell by 8.7 per cent
#emissionstrading
#greenhousegases
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The EPA today launched its ‘Climate Change in the Irish Mind’ project which shows that 96% of Irish people believe that climate change is happening, and 85% are worried about it. Read the report here:
#ClimateAction
#ClimateCrisis
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Applications open today for the
#EnvironmentFund2021
from
@EPAIreland
&
@CommunityFound
. This fund supports groups embracing & promoting a
#circulareconomy
. Last year we funded over €100k in total to orgs like
@Refill_Ireland
@nosuptown
&
@bouncebackrecyc
Deadline: 29th March.
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💞 No ideas for Valentine’s Day? What about…
💌 Writing a love letter made from recycled paper
🍫 Gifting fair-trade chocolate
🥂 Spending quality time together
#valentinesday
#valentinesday2022
#sustainableliving
#ecoliving
#sustainability
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📢 Do you have experience working in chemistry laboratories? Check out our new opening for the role of Scientific Officer I - Analytical Chemist in our Kilkenny office.
Deadline 30th August:
#IrishJobs
#JobFairy
#ChemistryJobs
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We want second-level students to tell us ‘The Story of Your Stuff’ and possibly win €500 each for you and your school! Pick an object/activity & investigate the impact it has on our environment! .
For inspiration:
#storyofyourstuff
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EPA is delighted to announce
@MichaelEMann
as guest speaker at the next Climate Lecture on the 15th of November at 7pm (Irish time).
Registration is now open and further details can be found on our website at .
#ClimateLecture2021
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We have launched our Air Quality Report 2019 today, to coincide with
#WorldLungDay
. Exposure to ambient air pollution can lead to reduced lung function, respiratory infections and aggravated asthma. Read the full report here:
#health
#air
#airquality
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Kilmurry Wood, Cork quietly absorbing carbon and dissecting the sun’s rays. Great photo snapped by a member of the EPA team while out and about doing fieldwork recently.
Have a good week everyone!
#mondaythoughts
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Our State of the Environment report. ‘Ireland’s Environment: An Integrated Assessment 2020’ reveals that enduring and systemic challenges are putting pressure on the
#environment
and need to be solved. Full report here:
#SOER2020
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