Category: Environment
From ‘extractive’ to ‘green’ sacrifice zones
Róisín Greaney, Matt York 20/02/2025
A decision by the Irish state on whether a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is deemed necessary for energy security is expected in the coming weeks. This follows on from proposals for a state-led gas emergency reserve put forward in an energy security review published by the government in November 2023. However, while any new fossil …
Meaning-Making and Embracing Change in the Midlands
Oscar Mooney 10/07/2024
On the 24th of May, I attended the end of project Connecting Communities with Peatlands End of Project Conference at the Athlone Springs Hotel. The …
Green Sacrifice Zones: The Justice Implications of the Green Transition
Alanna Garcia O’Donnell 06/02/2024
In the last decade, we have seen the rise of just transition policies in the Global North, highlighting the importance of justice considerations in …
What role can football play in advancing climate justice?
Róisín Greaney 22/01/2024
Climate action on all fronts “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.” Those were the words …
Investigating the State of Climate Justice within Housing Conditions in Ireland
Aoife Murphy 14/11/2023
Introduction: During the final year of my bachelor’s degree at UCD, I was given the opportunity to research any matter of social injustice in depth …
Fiscal Rules Update
Robert Sweeney 15/05/2023
Last month the EU Commission released a communication on the fiscal rules that would, if implemented, have major implications for Europe. It would …
What needs to be done to keep Irish beef farming alive and kicking
Molly Breen 11/04/2023
IntroductionAs a young student born and reared in County Dublin, I am no expert on the ins and outs of beef farming. Yet, I have always appreciated …
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