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Environmental charity working to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. Works collaboratively on building understanding and awareness, policy & projects. RCN: 20058357.
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‘Recycling plastic doesn’t solve the plastic problem. It just tells people it’s okay to use plastic’
‘Recycling plastic doesn’t solve the plastic problem. It just tells people it’s okay to use plastic’
‘People are told they’re doing great if they recycle but it doesn’t solve the plastic problem. It just tells people it’s OK to use plastics’
www.irishtimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
‘Recycling plastic doesn’t solve the plastic problem. It just tells people it’s okay to use plastic’
Winner of our Outstanding Individual Category, congratulations to Dr Sarah Miller who is being recognised for her vision and unique achievements most especially the redevelopment the Rediscovery Centre as Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Winner of our Outstanding Individual Category, congratulations to Dr Sarah Miller who is being recognised for her vision and unique achievements most especially the redevelopment the Rediscovery Centre as Ireland’s National Centre for the Circular Economy @rediscoveryctr.bsky.social
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With winter fast approaching, we're sharing 5 facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉
November 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
With winter fast approaching, we're sharing 5 facts about wood burning to help keep you, your family and local community safe over the colder months 👉
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Fires, floods, and fossil fuels - COP30 had it all. While many countries brought a meaningful contribution to this “annual global climate potluck,” a bloc of oil-producing nations prevented agreement on phasing out fossil fuels. COP30 reminded us that momentum comes from the ground up!
What COP30 got right... and what it didn't | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe
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November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Fires, floods, and fossil fuels - COP30 had it all. While many countries brought a meaningful contribution to this “annual global climate potluck,” a bloc of oil-producing nations prevented agreement on phasing out fossil fuels. COP30 reminded us that momentum comes from the ground up!
This is your final chance to nominate to our Awards. Why not spend a little time over the weekend nominating your heroes and heroines whatever sector they work in. Who doesn't deserve recognition for their efforts and would love one of these beautiful sculptures from Casey's Bogwood Sculptures
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This is your final chance to nominate to our Awards. Why not spend a little time over the weekend nominating your heroes and heroines whatever sector they work in. Who doesn't deserve recognition for their efforts and would love one of these beautiful sculptures from Casey's Bogwood Sculptures
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The government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan released today, seemingly has no consideration of the 100+ AI data centres that Big Tech wants up and running during the plan’s implementation.
#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange
#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan released today, seemingly has no consideration of the 100+ AI data centres that Big Tech wants up and running during the plan’s implementation.
#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange
#AI #datacentres #CarbonBudget #Climatechange
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As we head into winter, this research is a timely reminder of the impacts wood burning and gas cooking has on one’s health and healthcare systems.
#airpollution #health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#airpollution #health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood burning and gas cooking hugely costly to healthcare systems, New Zealand study finds
Experts suggest replacing gas hobs with electric ones, saying it is a win–win for health and the climate
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
As we head into winter, this research is a timely reminder of the impacts wood burning and gas cooking has on one’s health and healthcare systems.
#airpollution #health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#airpollution #health
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It was great to attend another Exchange of Experience last week, as part of the EMBRACER project, this time in Ljutomer, Slovenia. Theme: “Adapted guidance on sustainable mobility planning and monitoring targeted to all city dimensions and accessibility levels”.
October 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It was great to attend another Exchange of Experience last week, as part of the EMBRACER project, this time in Ljutomer, Slovenia. Theme: “Adapted guidance on sustainable mobility planning and monitoring targeted to all city dimensions and accessibility levels”.
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Calling all nature people and orgs, please consider adding your name to Naturalists for Palestine.
It's essential we recognise that ecocide and genocide are two sides of the same coin, and resist both.
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It's essential we recognise that ecocide and genocide are two sides of the same coin, and resist both.
share.google/gLPRtQzDGC3v...
Naturalists for Palestine
Naturalists for Palestine is a call from individuals and organisations in the UK nature sector to stand for an end to the genocide in Gaza, and to the suffering and oppression of the people of Palesti...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Calling all nature people and orgs, please consider adding your name to Naturalists for Palestine.
It's essential we recognise that ecocide and genocide are two sides of the same coin, and resist both.
share.google/gLPRtQzDGC3v...
It's essential we recognise that ecocide and genocide are two sides of the same coin, and resist both.
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The Coastwatch Survey has officially been extended to October 22nd due to stormy conditions! We are so delighted to see so many units already booked around the coast! There has been amazing data entered over the last weeks, but theres still a few gaps around the country! Book today! coastwatch.org
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Coastwatch Survey has officially been extended to October 22nd due to stormy conditions! We are so delighted to see so many units already booked around the coast! There has been amazing data entered over the last weeks, but theres still a few gaps around the country! Book today! coastwatch.org
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Our Awards are open for nominations and we urge you to spread the word & consider making a nomination. Help us recognise those across all sectors making a difference.
More details and a link to the Nomination Form here -
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More details and a link to the Nomination Form here -
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September 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Our Awards are open for nominations and we urge you to spread the word & consider making a nomination. Help us recognise those across all sectors making a difference.
More details and a link to the Nomination Form here -
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More details and a link to the Nomination Form here -
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Cork Walking Week 2025 continues!
Join us today through Friday for a series of fantastic themed walks. Take a look at the schedule and come along—we’d love to see you there!
#GetIrelandWalking
Join us today through Friday for a series of fantastic themed walks. Take a look at the schedule and come along—we’d love to see you there!
#GetIrelandWalking
September 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Cork Walking Week 2025 continues!
Join us today through Friday for a series of fantastic themed walks. Take a look at the schedule and come along—we’d love to see you there!
#GetIrelandWalking
Join us today through Friday for a series of fantastic themed walks. Take a look at the schedule and come along—we’d love to see you there!
#GetIrelandWalking
We’re thrilled to invite you to take part in Cork Walking Week, running from 22nd to 26th September 2025!
Join us for a week full of fun, fresh air, and fantastic walks across Cork.
Check out the full schedule and plan your week of walking adventures!
#CorkWalkingWeek
Join us for a week full of fun, fresh air, and fantastic walks across Cork.
Check out the full schedule and plan your week of walking adventures!
#CorkWalkingWeek
September 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We’re thrilled to invite you to take part in Cork Walking Week, running from 22nd to 26th September 2025!
Join us for a week full of fun, fresh air, and fantastic walks across Cork.
Check out the full schedule and plan your week of walking adventures!
#CorkWalkingWeek
Join us for a week full of fun, fresh air, and fantastic walks across Cork.
Check out the full schedule and plan your week of walking adventures!
#CorkWalkingWeek
🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this.
Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature swanireland.ie/take-action/...
Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature swanireland.ie/take-action/...
Hands Off Nature - Sustainable Water Network
Don’t let the EU tear down nature protection. The European Commission wants to roll back vital environmental protections – and they’re asking for your opinion. We have only a short time to speak up be...
swanireland.ie
September 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🚨 The EU is trying to quietly weaken nature laws during summer break. We have 10 days to stop this.
Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature swanireland.ie/take-action/...
Don't let them destroy our forests, rivers & wildlife in silence. #HandsOffNature swanireland.ie/take-action/...
🚲 Darren McAdam-O’Connell (Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork) shares insights from Novi Pazar during our #EMBRACER_InterregEurope exchange—highlighting big potential for walking and cycling routes using existing infrastructure. 🌍
#ActiveTravel #SustainableMobility
#ActiveTravel #SustainableMobility
July 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🚲 Darren McAdam-O’Connell (Transport & Mobility Forum, Cork) shares insights from Novi Pazar during our #EMBRACER_InterregEurope exchange—highlighting big potential for walking and cycling routes using existing infrastructure. 🌍
#ActiveTravel #SustainableMobility
#ActiveTravel #SustainableMobility
Great to visit the City of Novi Pazar as part of our EMBRACER_InterregEurope staff exchange! Several meetings and visits are planned as part of this exchange—here are just a few snapshots of what we've seen so far. More to come soon!
#novipazar #activetravel #SustainableMobility
#novipazar #activetravel #SustainableMobility
July 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Great to visit the City of Novi Pazar as part of our EMBRACER_InterregEurope staff exchange! Several meetings and visits are planned as part of this exchange—here are just a few snapshots of what we've seen so far. More to come soon!
#novipazar #activetravel #SustainableMobility
#novipazar #activetravel #SustainableMobility
Last week, as part of a PwC initiative in collaboration with GAP Ireland and The Environmental Forum, a fantastic team of PwC volunteers visited Togher Community Garden!
A big thank you to everyone at the garden for hosting us, especially Mandie & Maria and to all who helped make the day possible.
A big thank you to everyone at the garden for hosting us, especially Mandie & Maria and to all who helped make the day possible.
July 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last week, as part of a PwC initiative in collaboration with GAP Ireland and The Environmental Forum, a fantastic team of PwC volunteers visited Togher Community Garden!
A big thank you to everyone at the garden for hosting us, especially Mandie & Maria and to all who helped make the day possible.
A big thank you to everyone at the garden for hosting us, especially Mandie & Maria and to all who helped make the day possible.
EMBRACER wraps up its communication campaign "Mobility Pills with EMBRACER" today, in collaboration with TTS Italia – the Italian ITS Association!
Leonardo Domanico stresses the need for sustainable, integrated mobility in Italy.
📺 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOP1...
Leonardo Domanico stresses the need for sustainable, integrated mobility in Italy.
📺 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOP1...
Mobility Pills with EMBRACER - episode 11
YouTube video by EMBRACER Project
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July 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
EMBRACER wraps up its communication campaign "Mobility Pills with EMBRACER" today, in collaboration with TTS Italia – the Italian ITS Association!
Leonardo Domanico stresses the need for sustainable, integrated mobility in Italy.
📺 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOP1...
Leonardo Domanico stresses the need for sustainable, integrated mobility in Italy.
📺 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOP1...
Four more episodes of the Mobility Pills campaign with EMBRACER are now live!
Check them out and join the movement! 🚲🎧
Episode 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYS...
Episode 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX7...
Episode 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2Z...
Episode 10: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmN...
Check them out and join the movement! 🚲🎧
Episode 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYS...
Episode 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX7...
Episode 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2Z...
Episode 10: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmN...
July 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Four more episodes of the Mobility Pills campaign with EMBRACER are now live!
Check them out and join the movement! 🚲🎧
Episode 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYS...
Episode 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX7...
Episode 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2Z...
Episode 10: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmN...
Check them out and join the movement! 🚲🎧
Episode 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvYS...
Episode 8: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzX7...
Episode 9: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT2Z...
Episode 10: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDmN...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 5th Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (RSGM) last week at UCC as part of the EMBRACER program!
Great ideas, strong connections, and real momentum—looking forward to continued collaboration on sustainable mobility solutions. 🚶♀️🚲
#SustainableTransport
Great ideas, strong connections, and real momentum—looking forward to continued collaboration on sustainable mobility solutions. 🚶♀️🚲
#SustainableTransport
July 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 5th Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (RSGM) last week at UCC as part of the EMBRACER program!
Great ideas, strong connections, and real momentum—looking forward to continued collaboration on sustainable mobility solutions. 🚶♀️🚲
#SustainableTransport
Great ideas, strong connections, and real momentum—looking forward to continued collaboration on sustainable mobility solutions. 🚶♀️🚲
#SustainableTransport
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For decades, hundreds of thousands of people have drunk water polluted by PFAS. Yesterday, an Italian court finally sentenced the execs of the company responsible for this disaster.
It's the first criminal sentence on forever chemicals and it shows that PFAS are a matter of personal liability.
It's the first criminal sentence on forever chemicals and it shows that PFAS are a matter of personal liability.
Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution
An Italian court on Thursday sentenced executives at a chemical plant to jail terms of up to 17 years for polluting water used by hundreds of thousands of people with PFAS, or "forever chemicals".
www.france24.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
For decades, hundreds of thousands of people have drunk water polluted by PFAS. Yesterday, an Italian court finally sentenced the execs of the company responsible for this disaster.
It's the first criminal sentence on forever chemicals and it shows that PFAS are a matter of personal liability.
It's the first criminal sentence on forever chemicals and it shows that PFAS are a matter of personal liability.
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If you are a fan of STEM and compost like I am, you’ll enjoy this post and the comments too.
Fascinating: Did you know that the Sun's energy output per cubic meter is only about the same as that of a compost heap? ☀️🍂
About 277 watts per m3
(277 watts per m3 doesn't seem very impressive. But the sheer volume of the Sun generates an immense output.)
About 277 watts per m3
(277 watts per m3 doesn't seem very impressive. But the sheer volume of the Sun generates an immense output.)
June 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
If you are a fan of STEM and compost like I am, you’ll enjoy this post and the comments too.
🌍 5th EMBRACER Stakeholder Meeting in Ireland
The next EMBRACER RSGM will be held on June 24th at UCC
The agenda includes:
✅ Review of Associated Policy Document
✅ Round Table on Policy & Good Practices & Events
We look forward to an insightful gathering!
#EMBRACER #SustainableMobility
The next EMBRACER RSGM will be held on June 24th at UCC
The agenda includes:
✅ Review of Associated Policy Document
✅ Round Table on Policy & Good Practices & Events
We look forward to an insightful gathering!
#EMBRACER #SustainableMobility
June 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🌍 5th EMBRACER Stakeholder Meeting in Ireland
The next EMBRACER RSGM will be held on June 24th at UCC
The agenda includes:
✅ Review of Associated Policy Document
✅ Round Table on Policy & Good Practices & Events
We look forward to an insightful gathering!
#EMBRACER #SustainableMobility
The next EMBRACER RSGM will be held on June 24th at UCC
The agenda includes:
✅ Review of Associated Policy Document
✅ Round Table on Policy & Good Practices & Events
We look forward to an insightful gathering!
#EMBRACER #SustainableMobility