Habitats Directive
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Group of residents lose challenge of Rathfarnham flood relief work
A group of residents have lost their challenge in the High Court over the approval of planning for flood relief works in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Judge Richard ... -
Residents sue over 698-bed student accommodation near UCD
A High Court judge has cleared a challenge to overturn the authorization for a 698-bed student housing development in Goatstown, south of Dublin. Two local residents ... -
Another attack in Afghanistan | The Daily Star
The increase in violence inside the country is a source of concern for the region Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:00 AM People inspect the interior of ... -
Resumption of face-to-face courses in private universities
While our public universities have already reopened rooms and libraries and have more or less set the dates for the reopening of their respective institutions, the ... -
Residents launch legal challenge over authorization of 282 Crumlin apartments
Local residents have launched a lawsuit to revoke An Bord Pleanála’s authorization for 282 apartments on the site of the former Eason warehouse in Crumlin, south ... -
DACC discusses brush code and effects of Project I-81 – eagle news online
CITY OF DEWITT – At its October 6 meeting, the DeWitt Advisory Conservation Commission (DACC) discussed the city’s brush code and relevant environmental concerns.A legislative document ... -
RPS: Double award for two RPS projects at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
We are proud to announce that we have won not one, but two awards from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI). Awarded Civil Engineering ... -
Councilor seeks to challenge city improvement plan due to pollution concerns
An independent adviser is seeking to challenge a plan to improve a central Co Leitrim town in the High Court because he believes the dust and ... -
State aid: Commission seeks comments on draft proposal to further facilitate the implementation of aid measures promoting green and digital transition – The European Sting – Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission invites Member States and all other interested parties to ... -
Gas drilling in the Wadden Sea can be blocked by denying the permit: Think Tank
Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Minister Carola Schouten may refuse to grant a permit for gas extraction under the Wadden Sea. The Wadden Academy think tank ... -
What should we call lab meat? (Probably not “Lab meat.”)
Language choices have helped set the stage for all of this – something those who currently judge the language and regulations surrounding cellular farming should keep ... -
Governor Hochul Joins Chesapeake Executive Council to Sign Landmark Climate Directive | WIVT
Posted: Oct 4, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDT / Update: Oct 4, 2021 / 10:58 AM EDT From the Chesapeake Bay program: At the meeting, Virginia ... -
The new approach awakened to save the bay
by James A. Bacon The Chesapeake Bay Program, a partnership of non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and federal, state and local governments, is now officially awake. In ... -
Hogan and Northam Meet in Virginia Beach to Announce Climate Change Directive | WDVM25 and DCW50
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Governor Ralph Northam met with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday to pledge to take action on climate change and ... -
Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam – October
Strengthening efforts to achieve the goals of restoring the Chesapeake Bay by 2025, prioritizing the health of the bay and boosting economic activity VIRGINIA BEACH– Governor ... -
Italy tackles WNV biosecurity with One Health model – The Horse
When Italian doctors diagnosed a neurological disease due to West Nile virus (WNV) in a Sicilian man, they immediately set off a chain of events leading ... -
Mallorca Environment: Life Intemares project
Three new species of sponges were discovered in the underwater mountains of the Mallorca Canal during a scientific investigation by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography. According ... -
Ireland has the second highest level of greenhouse gas emissions per capita in the EU
Ireland had the second highest number of greenhouse gas emissions per person in the EU two years ago, with agriculture and transport the biggest emitters, and ... -
Ministry wants bat survey to be conducted at west site
Previous Next Image 1 of 1 Part of the existing site on Connaught Street. Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021, 9:49 AM Last update: Thu, Sep 30, ... -
Legal challenge regarding the authorization of Limerick real estate development
A challenge in the High Court has been launched, seeking to overturn a decision to grant a building permit for a development of more than 250 ... -
Companies partner with AFBI to improve nitrogen use efficiency in dairy cows
Dr Conrad Ferris (AFBI), Jim Uprichard (Trouw Nutrition) and Gordon Donaldson (John Thompsons and Son Ltd) discuss the research partnership. The diet of dairy cows contains ... -
Laguna Beach still weighs on purchase of Laguna Canyon Road
An informal roadside sanctuary on El Toro Road near Laguna Canyon Road marks the spot where a collision in 2015 claimed the lives of the two ... -
The Supreme Court will hear the appeal against the planning decision
AN TAISCE Has been allowed to appeal to the Supreme Court a High Court decision which dismissed his appeal against the granting of a building permit ... -
Brussels warns Malta of lack of protection for offshore reefs and caves
Brussels has initiated infringement proceedings against Malta for failing to offer protection for reefs or sea caves in its offshore marine area. The island has also ... -
Spain criticized for failing to protect birds in Andalusia
Image: Turismosevilla.org The EU is threatening to sue Spain for failing to protect the birds in Andalusia. The European Commission has called on Spain to fulfill ... -
China’s ‘ugliest’ building: contest highlights the country’s latest bizarre architecture
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a thrice-weekly update exploring what you need to know ... -
9 to 9: Tuesday TheJournal.ie
HELLO. Here’s all the news you need to know to start your day. Rat scam 1. Gardaà in Dublin carried out additional patrols in the areas ... -
Commission accuses Ireland of “constantly failing” to manage protected natural sites
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION has claimed that Ireland is not managing its network of protected natural sites in accordance with EU law in proceedings brought before the ... -
Ireland begins importing peat after domestic production ceases
Ireland, long known for its generations of sod production, now receives shipments of foreign peat whose national reserves are said to be depleted. Some 3,600 tonnes ... -
Craft challenges Natuurpunt Oost-Brabant during the celebration of its 50th anniversary
Today Natuurpunt East Brabant celebrates its 50th anniversary on the grounds of the Rock Werchter Festival. At that time, this ecological organization was good for at ... -
IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference – October 2021
IrBEA Conference Special Webinar 1wednesday 06e October 2021 – 9:30 am – 11:00 amCOP26 Goal 1: Achieve global net zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees ... -
An area-specific approach is needed to meet climate, environmental and biodiversity targets for 2030 under common agriculture.
Raising the water table in peat meadows and extending buffer zones around Natura 2000 sites are both essential to meet the government’s agricultural carbon and nitrogen ... -
Understanding how humans shaped landscapes can guide us into the future
What are we really talking about when we say “wilderness� And to what extent do our notions of wilderness reflect the ecological realities of our landscapes? ... -
EU industrial ships spent 32,000 hours plundering UK waters in 2020, study finds | United Kingdom | New
And Greenpeace activists have called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to honor his government’s commitment to be a “world leader” in marine protection following their shocking ... -
German elections: hunger strikers want more action on climate change
Most agree that urgent action must be taken to address the growing crisis caused by climate change. That’s why leaders from 196 countries are meeting in ... -
EU cities and regions step up debate on climate action ahead of COP26
The official position of the European Committee of the Regions on international climate negotiations will be adopted in a resolution at the next plenary session on ... -
Rehabilitation of riverbanks and improvement of navigability
Wasi Ahmed | Posted: Sept. 14, 2021, 10:04 p.m. Rivers are considered one of the most vulnerable victims of neglect and public assault in this country, ... -
A new food source for the Caspian gull in the Medes Islands
A study by the Seabird Ecology Group at the University of Barcelona reveals extreme changes in the eating habits of Caspian gulls over the past two ... -
Building permit for 445 apartments contested
A challenge to the High Court has been brought against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant a building permit for a development of 445 housing units ... -
The plans for Xemxija Marina include the mooring of 168 boats
Plans for the development of a 31,000 m² marina in Xemxija were presented by Harbor Management, a company owned by Pierre Balzan, who currently also manages ... -
Democratization of energy on the rise in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
By: Nadežda Kokotović, Director of the Brussels Energy Club The number of local energy communities is increasing in Croatia as well as the number of citizens ... -
Irish Trout Fishermen’s Federation against new regulation
Submissions for consultation on a draft regulation on designated salmonid waters, proposed by the Department of the Environment, closed on August 20, 2021. A submission by ... -
River backwaters to meet high water quality standards
The increase in extreme weather events threatens the water quality of water resources in alluvial areas. Credit: AP Blaschke Clean water is essential. Scientists at TU ... -
Pay healthcare workers benefits, PRRD orders DOH – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
FILE: Rene Ramosa (seated), 66, from Barangay San Manuel I, receives her first Moderna vaccine from health worker Maria Cricelda Felizardo (left) during vaccination campaign on ... -
Council abandons ANS plans
The Great North Council is abandoning the controversial policy of mapping important natural areas (SNA). ACT primary industries spokesperson and Ruawai farmer Mark Cameron praised the ... -
Dublin City Council appeals High Court decision to reject two-lane cycle path for Strand Road in Sandymount
Dublin City Council is to appeal the High Court’s decision to dismiss its proposed two-lane cycle path for Strand Road in Sandymount. n judgment last month, ... -
80% of forest permits delayed due to new regulations
A drastically reduced number of forest licenses approved for July has been linked to the recent introduction of a new regulation under the EU Habitats Directive. ... -
How the palm oil industry goes net zero
Palm oil is often associated with deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, but with the global demand for vegetable oil cultivation, it could be a sustainable solution. ... -
Toxic city runoff, oil slicks and fly spills: the state of England’s rivers
In July, Southern Water was fined a record £ 90million – following the largest criminal investigation in the Environment Agency’s 25-year history. The water company had ... -
The decision of the ANS of the Great North Council welcomed by ACT
The Far North Council is praised by ACT primary industries spokesperson and Ruawai farmer Mark Cameron for abandoning the controversial policy of mapping important natural areas ... -
Beware, it’s forest fire season: what to do in case of fire in Turkey
As anyone with a keen interest in Turkey knows, last week the country suffered dozens of catastrophic forest fires that forced evacuations of villages and even ... -
Irish Habitats Regulations / exemption licensing process referred to European Court
The Irish High Court referred four legal questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). These questions relate to the validity of aspects ... -
Floods destroy cities, but EU wind energy targets tangled in bureaucracy | WKZO | All Kalamazoo
By Nina Chestney, Angeliki Koutantou and Stephen Jewkes EVIA, Greece (Reuters) – Mountaineer Tassos Baltas points to a 22-meter-high mast that monitors the wind speed on ... -
‘Jimmy’s Treehouse’ opens to the public along the Stearns Trail at Shaker Lakes Nature Center
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – The outdoor classroom at the Shaker Lakes Nature Center continues its fundraising campaign with the recent completion of the “Jimmy’s Treehouse†along ... -
No great Indian bustard spotted in Kutch sanctuary: Minister | Ahmedabad News
AHMEDABAD: The Indian great bustard (GIB), which was the “Gibi†mascot of a UN-supported conservation conference in Gandhinagar, appears to have disappeared from its Kutch sanctuary. ... -
Resident groups challenge permission for Phibsborough apartments
Two groups of residents have sued the High Court to quash authorization for a development of 205 apartments for rent in blocks ranging from three to ... -
Six great birding sites in Lancashire
In Lancashire we are fortunate to have some of the best natural spots for everyone to enjoy which are home to a wide variety of wildlife. ... -
Don’t look! Bangkok Slitherers Occupy Snake Catchers
Visitors to Bangkok’s park seeking relief from renewed coronavirus restrictions had a slippery surprise Thursday when a python as long as two of the ubiquitous motorcycles ... -
Press release: European Commission calls burning of trees ‘sustainable’ energy – 97% of European forests could be threatened with destruction
The European Commission today published its legislative package “Fit For 55”, a basket of policy proposals to reduce EU emissions by 55% by 2030 from 1990 ... -
Council chief executive apologizes for ‘failures’
Derry City and Strabane District Council chief executive John Kelpie has apologized for the “failures” within local authority.This comes after the NI Civil Service Ombudsman (NIPSO) ... -
Council cannot consider a woman’s candidacy for a detention permit for a house built on family land
The law prohibits Kerry County Council from considering a woman’s application for a retention permit for a house built on her family’s land five years ago ... -
Public consultation now required on certain forestry projects – Ministère
The Ministry of Agriculture is changing the way forestry projects that require appropriate assessments under the Habitats Directive are assessed, it has been announced. The House ... -
Countdown to 2030: four lessons from the first month of the United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration
We are one month away from the launch of the United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration, with 119 more months to drive transformational change to address ... -
10 years of failed EU biofuels policy wiped out forests the size of the Netherlands – Study
Originally posted on Transport & Environment.By Eoin Bannon Europe’s thirst for biodiesel to power its cars and trucks has likely wiped out forests the size of ... -
An Taisce refused leave to appeal in the cheese factory case
An Taisce has been denied leave to appeal the High Court’s rejection of his challenge to the authorization of a controversial Glanbia continental cheese factory in ... -
Local group challenges permission to plant ‘alien species’ of Sitka spruce at Co Leitrim site
A local environmental group has filed a High Court action to overturn a license for a forestry project in Co Leitrim involving the planting of 12 ... -
Impact of forestry project not properly assessed, court said
A challenge in the High Court to overturn licenses for a forestry project at a site in Co Offaly has been taken on grounds including the ... -
Impact on Northern harriers not assessed in Offaly forestry project, court said
A challenge in the High Court to overturn licenses for a forestry project at a site in Co Offaly has been taken on grounds including the ... -
Despite serious objections, the “wolf fence” was introduced to protect cattle in Friesland
The construction of a fence to protect cattle from wolves has started in Friesland. Former Queen’s Commissioner and VVD member Hans Wiegel dug the first ceremonial ... -
Reactions for fire protection works in Schinias
Not in the fire protection he destroys 11 environmental organizations ask the General Secretariat of Civil Protection to immediately stop the forest fire protection works in ... -
Responses to the draft development plan as the deadline approaches
A wide range of submissions have already been made by members of the public as well as government departments and relevant development agencies such as Údarás ... -
9 to 9: Friday TheJournal.ie
Updated 12 hours ago HELLO, GOOD Friday. Here’s all the news you need to know to start your day. Seal slaughter 1. In our main story ... -
State issues permits to salmon farms to kill protected seals, documents say
NATIONAL PARKS and the Wildlife Service granted 11 permits to salmon farms between 2015 and 2020 to kill seals normally protected by bullet, documents communicated to ... -
Poop overload: Northern Ireland could be forced to export a third of its animal waste | Agriculture
An increase in pig and poultry farming in Northern Ireland created a multi-million pound industry, feeding UK consumers with chicken and pork. But it creates a ... -
Fishermen denounce NRW’s claims that seals ‘have no effect’ on salmon
FISHERS struggling to maintain a centuries-old tradition in the Severn Estuary said Natural Resources Wales (NRW) statement that seals in the River Wye “are having no ... -
Events organized to promote and conserve the heritage of Ilkley Moor
THE Friends of Ilkley Moor offered the local community the opportunity to discover and help conserve the heritage of Ilkley Moor. On June 5, an Ilkley ... -
Some dragonflies thrive in a warmer climate • Earth.com
Germany has a range of suitable habitats which make it a hotspot for dragonflies and damselflies. Many of these species suffer from habitat loss and degradation, ... -
Giant, visually impaired bird hinders India’s green goals
The large region that is home to the rare bird has long been a great location for wind and solar projects. In an effort to prevent ... -
Javdekar, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
New Delhi: India will demand a fair distribution of carbon space as well as new funding at the next COP26 summit in Glasgow, Environment Minister Prakash ... -
Climate change threatens a quarter of the world’s primate habitat – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
FILE: Golden snub-nosed monkeys in the Qinling Mountains, China. (Photo by Giovanni Mari – Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0) Most primates – monkeys, great apes, lemurs, lorises ... -
Government amendments promised, released and waiting to be seen
1. An amendment to extend the net gain to large infrastructure projects On Monday, the government announced that it would table an amendment to the environmental ... -
An Taisce calls into question the environmental assessments of the agrifood strategy –
An Taisce questioned the “robustness†of the environmental assessments accompanying the agri-food strategy and their compliance with European legislation. The environmental awareness organization expressed its concern ... -
NHPC and BSHPC sign pact for the establishment of a 130.1 MW hydroelectric project in Bihar, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
State-owned NHPC on Monday signed an agreement with the Bihar State Hydroelectric Power Corporation (BSHPC) to implement a 130.1 megawatt (MW) hydropower project at Dagmara in ... -
Dragonflies: cash losses and gains in Germany
Some species of dragonflies and damselflies suffer from habitat loss and degradation, while many species benefit from better water quality and a warmer climate. Leipzig / ... -
Estonian court suspends logging on Natura 2000 sites | New
The Tallinn Administrative Court accepted the request presented by the pro-forest environmental NGO Eesti Metsa Abiks (EMA). Natura 2000 is a network of main breeding and ... -
INSEE CEMENT is committed to preserving ecosystems
Insee Cement marked the launch of the “United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration†by doubling its commitment to the conservation of the diverse ecosystems of Sri ... -
Hurry? Friday’s environmental news in 60 seconds
Raccoon dog on list of invasive species likely to reach UK The raccoon dog and raccoon have been identified as invasive species with the potential to ... -
Unparalleled and critical forest climate protection
Forests are key to tackling climate change: Will Biden rise to the challenge? Covering a third of the planet’s land surface, forests are huge carbon sinks, ... -
Cyprus in difficulty with the EU for non-protection of Natura 2000 sites
Cyprus was among a number of EU member states targeted for infringement proceedings on Wednesday, notably for its failure to take the necessary measures to protect ... -
Here’s how Wildlife & Fisheries determines if there are more piranhas in LSU lakes | New
A local fisherman catching a red piranha in LSU Lakes last week made national news, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is still investigating ... -
Dreaded disaster as chemical freighter sinks off Sri Lanka
The European Commission proposes a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU for industries and sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts. A ... -
Project Baltic Pipe hits mice and bats
Baltic Pipe Project, an EU strategic infrastructure project led by Danish and Polish companies Energinet and Gaz-System to build a gas pipeline from the Norwegian part ... -
When planning a bridge is no small decision
When planning a bridge is not a small decision, it can lead to a decision that will never be made. In a recent podcast, journalist Giuseppe ... -
Potential disruption for developers as questions on building height guidelines and SEA sent back to Europe
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is an environmental assessment required under the SEA Directive for “plans and programsWhich are likely to have significant effects on the ... -
Minister: Forest laws and practices during nesting season should be smarter | New
The period in question runs from mid-April to mid-June, identified as the peak breeding and nesting season for most bird species of concern, with regard to ... -
Walking party removes over 1,500kg of trash from Wicklow / Dublin highlands – WicklowNews
The Pure Mile 2021 Project is currently in full cleanup mode with over 800 miles of roads, mountains, valleys, forests and forests, adopted by a variety ... -
President Joe Biden suspends oil rental at Alaska Arctic Refuge
Washington (AP) – The Biden administration on Tuesday suspended oil and gas rentals in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, revoked the Trump administration-approved drilling program, as ... -
Large housing plan faces delays, case sent to Europe
Plans to develop hundreds of new homes in southern Dublin city center could face delays after the High Court referred a legal challenge to the European ... -
416-unit Dublin housing program case sent back to Europe
Key legal issues regarding a 416 ‘build-to-rent’ housing development project have been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union. The referral was made ... -
€ 140,000 to be allocated to monitor snails as part of a major conservation attempt
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is expected to spend more than € 140,000 to monitor snails at around 60 sites across the country. The ... -
Companies and government agencies offer nuclear reactors for space
Credit: DARPA / DRACO In 2018, at the Nevada National Security Site, scientists completed testing of America’s first new nuclear reactor in about 40 years. This ... -
Let’s be beautiful | Rhetoric and reason | San Luis Obispo
On May 6, the Biden administration presented a vision for how the United States can conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support the ... -
Almost 70% of the peatlands located along the west coast
Almost 70% of the peatlands were in the western counties of Donegal, Kerry, Galway and Mayo in 2018, according to the latest data from the Central ... -
Kenya: ebb of Lake Victoria, floods devastate residents
Samuel Opiyo is perched on a wall at Nyankondo Beach in Migori County, staring at swollen Lake Victoria while considering his next course of action. He’s ... -
We need to talk about spider conservation
Spiders need our help, and we may need to overcome our prejudices and fears to get there. “The feeling that people have towards spiders is not ... -
Expressions of Interest Solicited from West Mayo Farmers for a Results-Based Payment System
Wild Atlantic Nature has called for expressions of interest from farmers in the SAC area of ​​the Owenduff / Nephin complex to participate in a new ... -
The Aquatika freshwater aquarium is preparing a special program for this weekend
Karlovac Aquatika freshwater aquarium Facebook page May 21, 2021 – A special program has been prepared by the Aquatika Freshwater Aquarium Karlovac every day this weekend, ... -
Eustice gives assurances on ‘cautious’ reform of habitat regulation
In a speech yesterday, Eustice made a series of announcements, including that a statutory target to improve species abundance by 2030 will be inserted into the ... -
Activists call for MPAs to be enshrined in law
May 17, 2021 Extinction Rebellion Ireland is calling on the government to enshrine marine protected areas (MPAs) into Irish law through a recently launched initiative. Their ... -
SUPRCARE launches the first reusable silver-based antiviral surgical mask that kills viruses on contact
SUPRMASK models SUPRMASK structure SUPRMASK compared to other masks Reusable surgical mask using pure silver to immediately kill viruses and bacteria, thus protecting the wearer and ...
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