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GIVE WHEY: Are Irish dairy exports hurting African farming communities?

International

Milk powder made from whey, a byproduct of the dairy industry, is flooding African markets and taking the place of locally produced milk.

25 Backers raised €693 of €3355

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OVERSEAS IMPACT: Are Irish companies profiting at the expense of locals and ecosystems?

International

Environmental and human rights groups are concerned that direct and indirect actions of Irish companies abroad are impacting ecosystems and indigenous communities that depend on them.

14 Backers raised €330 of €3675

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Why is Naas surrounded by vacant industrial sites?

Ireland

Traditionally, a market town in a rural setting, today Naas is one of the fastest growing urban areas in the Dublin commuter belt and an important node in the regional economy of Kildare. This was exemplified in 2015, when Kerry Group built its new global research centre just outside the town.

4 Backers raised €120 of €1695