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CARBON CREDIT: Are the State’s climate offsets really green or plain greenwashing?
International
The State has shelled out €120 million in recent years for carbon credits to offset its failure to hit climate and renewable energy targets. But how green are these credits in reality?
7 Backers raised €145 of €3575
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DIGGING DEEP: Is Ireland being carved up for mineral exploration?
Ireland
Around 20% of the island of Ireland is licensed for mineral exploration, raising alarm with local communities about the impact of new mining operations.
10 Backers raised €215 of €3190
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BACKYARD BURN: Are authorities failing to crack down on private waste burning?
Ireland
Illegal burning of household waste is on the rise, despite its harmful effect on the air we breathe and the risk of causing uncontrolled fires.
6 Backers raised €145 of €1930
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AGAINST THE GRAIN: How reliant are Irish livestock farms on imported feed?
Ireland
Despite our pasture-based grass fed livestock system, Ireland still faces a problem feeding its farmed animals. Millions of tonnes of feed is imported every year for cattle, while the demand from poultry and pig farms - with large indoor shed units - is on the rise.
34 Backers raised €1185 of €1185
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HIGH RISE: Are councils accounting for the impact of sea level rise in planning decisions?
Ireland
As climate change takes hold in Ireland, storms, sea-level rise and acidification will become more intense, with coastal flooding and erosion further impacting our coastline.
9 Backers raised €550 of €3890
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FUELLING RETIREMENT: Are Irish pensions contributing to the climate crisis?
Ireland
In 2019, Ireland became one of the first countries in the world to divest its investment fund away from companies that make substantial profit from fossil fuels. However, the majority of private Irish pension funds still include companies involved in oil and gas exploration, extraction and refinement.
46 Backers raised €1240 of €1240
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