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The nitrates derogation benefits 7,000 dairy producers and a handful of big processors. There’s literally nothing in it for the other 5 million of us except dead rivers.
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The nitrates derogation benefits 7,000 dairy producers and a handful of big processors. There’s literally nothing in it for the other 5 million of us except dead rivers.
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An Taisce did some polling on irish attitudes to water and the Nitrates derogation- the majority of those polled are not in support of another derogation.
A new Ireland Thinks poll, commissioned by An Taisce, reveals Irish public appear at odds with Government’s application for a derogation from EU Nitrates Directive.
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
December 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
An Taisce did some polling on irish attitudes to water and the Nitrates derogation- the majority of those polled are not in support of another derogation.
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The sun sets on Kilcatherine cemetery, near me. The grave marker on the left is very old, likely early medieval.
Many of the later grave markers here are simple uncut field stones from famine times, when the local population was devastated.
Many of the later grave markers here are simple uncut field stones from famine times, when the local population was devastated.
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The sun sets on Kilcatherine cemetery, near me. The grave marker on the left is very old, likely early medieval.
Many of the later grave markers here are simple uncut field stones from famine times, when the local population was devastated.
Many of the later grave markers here are simple uncut field stones from famine times, when the local population was devastated.
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A new Ireland Thinks poll, commissioned by An Taisce, reveals Irish public appear at odds with Government’s application for a derogation from EU Nitrates Directive.
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
December 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A new Ireland Thinks poll, commissioned by An Taisce, reveals Irish public appear at odds with Government’s application for a derogation from EU Nitrates Directive.
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
It comes days before a crucial EU vote on the derogation expected on December 9th.
Full results:
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
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Your regular reminder that anti environment politicians are not pro farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Your regular reminder that anti environment politicians are not pro farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Europe needs what only the [@ec.europa.eu] commission can provide: the capacity to articulate and defend a common European interest that transcends the competing imperatives of 27 national governments." ✊
The Dogeization of Europe: the plan to 'rollback' the EU's own institutions
The Dogeization of Europe: the plan to 'rollback' the EU's own institutions
What distinguishes the current review is its conceptual ambition — floating the idea of ending lifelong civil-service status for new hires, a move that, if extended to the whole institution, would signal a shift from a permanent, independent bureaucracy to a flexible, temporary workforce aligned with shifting political priorities, warns Alberto Alemanno.
euobserver.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
"Europe needs what only the [@ec.europa.eu] commission can provide: the capacity to articulate and defend a common European interest that transcends the competing imperatives of 27 national governments." ✊
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The fishing industry is lobbying hard to maintain business as usual even as their members stare into the abyss.
Most fishermen want a change in direction!
thefishingdaily.com/latest-news/...
Most fishermen want a change in direction!
thefishingdaily.com/latest-news/...
EBFA Meets Commissioner to Discuss Future of Bottom Fishing in Europe - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
The EBFA met with Commissioner Costas Kadis to discuss the future of bottom fishing in Europe waters following concerns about its future
thefishingdaily.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The fishing industry is lobbying hard to maintain business as usual even as their members stare into the abyss.
Most fishermen want a change in direction!
thefishingdaily.com/latest-news/...
Most fishermen want a change in direction!
thefishingdaily.com/latest-news/...
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🤚🌊 Hands off our water!
@ec.europa.eu plans to revise the Water Framework Directive after mining industry's request. This puts our drinking water, rivers, wetlands, and wildlife at risk.
Europe must protect its waters, not sell them for short-term industrial gain 🛑
#HandsOffNature #RESourceEU
@ec.europa.eu plans to revise the Water Framework Directive after mining industry's request. This puts our drinking water, rivers, wetlands, and wildlife at risk.
Europe must protect its waters, not sell them for short-term industrial gain 🛑
#HandsOffNature #RESourceEU
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🤚🌊 Hands off our water!
@ec.europa.eu plans to revise the Water Framework Directive after mining industry's request. This puts our drinking water, rivers, wetlands, and wildlife at risk.
Europe must protect its waters, not sell them for short-term industrial gain 🛑
#HandsOffNature #RESourceEU
@ec.europa.eu plans to revise the Water Framework Directive after mining industry's request. This puts our drinking water, rivers, wetlands, and wildlife at risk.
Europe must protect its waters, not sell them for short-term industrial gain 🛑
#HandsOffNature #RESourceEU
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#CriticallyEndangered Penguins (Spheniscus demersus) 🐧 vs. Fisheries in South Africa 🇿🇦
- Penguins lose 🌍
#Birds #Ornithology #MarineEcology
phys.org/news/2025-11...
- Penguins lose 🌍
#Birds #Ornithology #MarineEcology
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Species in crisis: Critically endangered penguins are directly competing with fishing boats
A new study led by the University of St Andrews has found that critically endangered African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are significantly more likely to forage in the same areas as commercial fish...
phys.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
#CriticallyEndangered Penguins (Spheniscus demersus) 🐧 vs. Fisheries in South Africa 🇿🇦
- Penguins lose 🌍
#Birds #Ornithology #MarineEcology
phys.org/news/2025-11...
- Penguins lose 🌍
#Birds #Ornithology #MarineEcology
phys.org/news/2025-11...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
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Today in Bantry Bay and in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) around Garinish Island, two under 18m vessels have been pair trawling.
While they are most likely fishing for sprat, and that's not illegal for these trawlers, we have 3 key questions for the government ...
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While they are most likely fishing for sprat, and that's not illegal for these trawlers, we have 3 key questions for the government ...
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December 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Today in Bantry Bay and in a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) around Garinish Island, two under 18m vessels have been pair trawling.
While they are most likely fishing for sprat, and that's not illegal for these trawlers, we have 3 key questions for the government ...
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While they are most likely fishing for sprat, and that's not illegal for these trawlers, we have 3 key questions for the government ...
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Min Jack Chambers claim: “number of judicial reviews rapidly growing. 2024 saw 43% increase on 2023, & 2025 a further 30% increase in cases in Court”
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Min Jack Chambers claim: “number of judicial reviews rapidly growing. 2024 saw 43% increase on 2023, & 2025 a further 30% increase in cases in Court”
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
Factcheck “number of JR decreasing year on year..members of public to take 40% fewer in 2025 & overall JRs will be 15% lower this year”
links below
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If those proposals on capping legal costs for planning JRs go through (they won’t) we will need a dozen extra judges to cope with all the lay litigation that will spring up as a result
Believe me when I say that NOBODY benefits from that
Believe me when I say that NOBODY benefits from that
December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If those proposals on capping legal costs for planning JRs go through (they won’t) we will need a dozen extra judges to cope with all the lay litigation that will spring up as a result
Believe me when I say that NOBODY benefits from that
Believe me when I say that NOBODY benefits from that
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"Why is it now widely considered acceptable to heap pollutants into lakes until the ecosystems they once sustained are eliminated?"
There's "no system in place to assess whether or not the land on derogation farms can absorb the extra nitrogen"
Great piece 👇
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
There's "no system in place to assess whether or not the land on derogation farms can absorb the extra nitrogen"
Great piece 👇
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Nitrates not giving our rivers a chance to breathe
Why is it now widely considered acceptable to heap pollutants in to lakes until the ecosystems they once sustained are eliminated?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"Why is it now widely considered acceptable to heap pollutants into lakes until the ecosystems they once sustained are eliminated?"
There's "no system in place to assess whether or not the land on derogation farms can absorb the extra nitrogen"
Great piece 👇
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
There's "no system in place to assess whether or not the land on derogation farms can absorb the extra nitrogen"
Great piece 👇
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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Crunchtime: tonight last planned negotiation on deregulation of new GM food (#NGTs): will negotiators Jessica Polfjard and Denmark allow for no safety, no consumer choice, but patented food? Save Our Seeds, FOEE, Solidagro and CEO handed over 500K signatures from citizens who want freedom of choice.
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Crunchtime: tonight last planned negotiation on deregulation of new GM food (#NGTs): will negotiators Jessica Polfjard and Denmark allow for no safety, no consumer choice, but patented food? Save Our Seeds, FOEE, Solidagro and CEO handed over 500K signatures from citizens who want freedom of choice.
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'the current heavy loading of agricultural nutrients will have to stop. Lakes and rivers need to be given the chance to breathe, to reoxygenate their habitats so that life can return.'
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Anja Murray: Nitrates not giving our rivers a chance to breathe
Why is it now widely considered acceptable to heap pollutants in to lakes until the ecosystems they once sustained are eliminated?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
'the current heavy loading of agricultural nutrients will have to stop. Lakes and rivers need to be given the chance to breathe, to reoxygenate their habitats so that life can return.'
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
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Political choice by successive FF/FG is to pollute to hell our freshwaters.
Dismal public interest failure.
Any decent lead opposition party (ie SF) would make mincemeat of FF/FG on this but they too are deeply stuck in some weird anti-environment status quo world.
Pathetic by all of them.
Dismal public interest failure.
Any decent lead opposition party (ie SF) would make mincemeat of FF/FG on this but they too are deeply stuck in some weird anti-environment status quo world.
Pathetic by all of them.
'the current heavy loading of agricultural nutrients will have to stop. Lakes and rivers need to be given the chance to breathe, to reoxygenate their habitats so that life can return.'
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...
Anja Murray: Nitrates not giving our rivers a chance to breathe
Why is it now widely considered acceptable to heap pollutants in to lakes until the ecosystems they once sustained are eliminated?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Political choice by successive FF/FG is to pollute to hell our freshwaters.
Dismal public interest failure.
Any decent lead opposition party (ie SF) would make mincemeat of FF/FG on this but they too are deeply stuck in some weird anti-environment status quo world.
Pathetic by all of them.
Dismal public interest failure.
Any decent lead opposition party (ie SF) would make mincemeat of FF/FG on this but they too are deeply stuck in some weird anti-environment status quo world.
Pathetic by all of them.
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Translation: let's flush what's left of our natural heritage down the toilet, to allow the government to hide its direct responsibility for the housing crisis, and to allow rich developers to keep on getting richer.
December 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Translation: let's flush what's left of our natural heritage down the toilet, to allow the government to hide its direct responsibility for the housing crisis, and to allow rich developers to keep on getting richer.
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This account replied to my post, then blocked me when I replied in turn.
This is their reply I was responding to.
This is their reply I was responding to.
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
This account replied to my post, then blocked me when I replied in turn.
This is their reply I was responding to.
This is their reply I was responding to.
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Same in the UK, where environmental regulations are scapegoated for blocking housing — meanwhile developers are sitting on empty houses because supplying enough for people to live in would bring prices (and profits) down.
This has *nothing* to do with judicial reviews preventing housing projects.
It's down to government ideology, ie that the private market is the solution to the housing shortage, when all past experience shows that only *public* housing will solve it.
It's down to government ideology, ie that the private market is the solution to the housing shortage, when all past experience shows that only *public* housing will solve it.
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Same in the UK, where environmental regulations are scapegoated for blocking housing — meanwhile developers are sitting on empty houses because supplying enough for people to live in would bring prices (and profits) down.
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NO, don't let them do this
Under the guise of 'speeding the delivery of essential infrastructure', the government is going to basically remove the option of taking judicial reviews.
Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
share.google/0844XAjcdexK...
Very often, this is the only legal route communities have to defend local ecosystems against being destroyed.
share.google/0844XAjcdexK...
Govt to introduce legislation to fast-track key projects
The Government is set to introduce emergency legislation to fast-track key projects through the planning process under a plan Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will outline to the Cabinet.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NO, don't let them do this
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Global #fisheries are at a tipping point, with the #Mediterranean Sea among the most exploited.
But here’s the good news: Where management works, fish stocks thrive.
In the EU, we have legislative tools to help turn the tide. Let's put them to work 💪
Visual: @fao.org
But here’s the good news: Where management works, fish stocks thrive.
In the EU, we have legislative tools to help turn the tide. Let's put them to work 💪
Visual: @fao.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Global #fisheries are at a tipping point, with the #Mediterranean Sea among the most exploited.
But here’s the good news: Where management works, fish stocks thrive.
In the EU, we have legislative tools to help turn the tide. Let's put them to work 💪
Visual: @fao.org
But here’s the good news: Where management works, fish stocks thrive.
In the EU, we have legislative tools to help turn the tide. Let's put them to work 💪
Visual: @fao.org
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Consultation on Gov's plans to tip the #ScalesofJustice in their favour just published 👇
As feared they plan to bury this and stimy public participation by running it over the Christmas/New Year Period closing on Thu 15 Jan
#Aarhus
#AccessToJustice
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
As feared they plan to bury this and stimy public participation by running it over the Christmas/New Year Period closing on Thu 15 Jan
#Aarhus
#AccessToJustice
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
Consultation on the regulation of costs payable in matters prescribed on foot of section 295 of the Planning and Development Act 2024 (Scale of Fees)
www.gov.ie
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Consultation on Gov's plans to tip the #ScalesofJustice in their favour just published 👇
As feared they plan to bury this and stimy public participation by running it over the Christmas/New Year Period closing on Thu 15 Jan
#Aarhus
#AccessToJustice
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
As feared they plan to bury this and stimy public participation by running it over the Christmas/New Year Period closing on Thu 15 Jan
#Aarhus
#AccessToJustice
www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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100s of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
The majority have not been certified by the EPA.
1/3 are classified as high or moderate risk.
Over 1/2 of these have not even been submitted by councils for a certificate.
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www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
The majority have not been certified by the EPA.
1/3 are classified as high or moderate risk.
Over 1/2 of these have not even been submitted by councils for a certificate.
👇
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Hundreds of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
The Journal Investigates reveals the failures by local authorities and the Environmental Protection Agency to keep historic landfills safe.
www.thejournal.ie
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
100s of old landfills left in limbo despite risk of leaking toxic waste into waterways
The majority have not been certified by the EPA.
1/3 are classified as high or moderate risk.
Over 1/2 of these have not even been submitted by councils for a certificate.
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www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
The majority have not been certified by the EPA.
1/3 are classified as high or moderate risk.
Over 1/2 of these have not even been submitted by councils for a certificate.
👇
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...