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CAUTION TO THE WIND: Is renewable infrastructure on peatlands causing more harm than good?

Ireland

Wind energy is Ireland’s main renewable source but the location of farms on peatlands - a key carbon sink - is causing concern among scientists and nature groups.

22 Backers raised €1260 of €3785

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VANISHING PAST: Are Ireland's historic sites at risk of disappearing?

Ireland

Despite Ireland being famous across the world for its ancient sites and historic buildings, some are at risk of being wiped from the map.

10 Backers raised €346 of €3420

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ENDANGERED SPECIES: Can Ireland halt the decline of its precious biodiversity?

Ireland

Ireland’s biodiversity is under threat. According to a 2019 report, 85% of our EU protected habitats are in an “unfavourable” condition and 46% are showing ongoing decline.

59 Backers raised €1800 of €1800

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PEAT'S SAKE: Why have authorities failed to tackle unlicensed industrial peat extraction?

Ireland

Protection of our peatlands has been described by experts as the low hanging fruit in tackling the dual climate and biodiversity crises.

76 Backers raised €2530 of €2530

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CASH COW: Are subsidies encouraging unsustainable farming practices?

Ireland

The farm has a big role to play in the fight against climate change, yet experts argue that it is difficult to shift to a nature-friendly model while subsidies favour intensive production.

48 Backers raised €1150 of €1150

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SHEAR FORCE: Why are hedgerows still being cut during the prohibited season?

Ireland

Every summer, social media streams are inundated with photos of roadside hedges decimated across the country even though it is illegal to cut them from 1 March to 31 August.

54 Backers raised €1655 of €1630

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BANKS OF THE LEE: What is going to stop flooding in Cork city?

Cork

The Lee in Cork city has burst its banks on numerous occasions in the past and with sea levels set to rise due to climate change, concern is increasing about the need for better flood protection for its businesses and residents.

29 Backers raised €2900 of €2900

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COST OF CARBON: Are companies paying their fair share on emissions?

Ireland

Ireland is exceeding its greenhouse gas emissions targets by millions of tonnes per year. It has been warned that it is not doing enough, quickly enough, to reduce that excess.

74 Backers raised €2050 of €2050

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SOLVING SOLAR: Why are we not putting solar panels on the roof of every home in Ireland?

Ireland

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels use energy from the sun to create electricity. The price of these panels has dropped significantly over the past number of decades, so what is stopping households from installing them?

16 Backers raised €760 of €750