Tag: climate change
SpeakEATsy: Elements of Change
Now that we have declared a climate and biodiversity emergency, what are we going to do about it? Reimagine how we transition to a...
BBC – Future – How weeds help fight climate change
Most people see weeds as a problem. But one farmer has found they can help make dry, damaged land lush again – not to...
The changing climate of plant distribution – Karl J Duffy
Dr. Karl J Duffy traces the history of plant distribution science and shares recent research on the impact of climate change on plant distribution
Botanists...
Hope being supplied by the young – Stiofán Nutty
The growing threats of Climate Change and biodiversity loss depress me but during March, I’ve been lifted by the energy and fight shown by...
Grass as an important source of biomass
Is grass more than it seems? This was a question addressed by a group of specialists from New Zealand, Denmark and Ireland during a...
May you live in interesting times… – Stiofán Nutty
Some patchy light rain or drizzle in Atlantic coastal counties today. Dry elsewhere if mostly cloudy but the cloud cover will tend to thin...
Minister Bruton welcomes overall reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, recognises need...
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. today (Wednesday the 5th of December) welcomed a report by the Environment Protection...
Grow Observatory mobilises communities around Europe on World Soil Day for...
In a changing climate, soil health matters. Communities across Europe involved in the GROW Observatory are highlighting the importance of this precious resource -...
SpeakEATsy: Soil & Climate Action
An evening of food, art, live music, poetry, DJs and dancing as part of the Global Green Christmas Party and World Soils Day. This...
Working in a heatwave – Stiofán Nutty
The current spell of very dry weather is enjoyable, causing problems and thought-provoking. As I write early in the morning all the windows and...