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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 report from last year, 85 percent of our EU protected habitats are in an “unfavourable” condition and 46 percent are showing ongoing decline.

13 Backers raised €525 of €1800

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RED FLAG: Is swimming off Ireland's coast under threat from pollution?

Ireland

While 90% of our bathing water is classed as excellent or good, a wave of swimming bans have hit beaches across the country due to water quality issues linked to pollution problems and our changing climate.

7 Backers raised €135 of €2600

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EXOTIC WASTELAND: Is Irish recycling waste ending up in illegal dumps abroad?

Ireland

Until recently, China was the destination of choice for Europe’s rubbish as the world’s largest reusable and packaging waste importer.

14 Backers raised €255 of €2700

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PRIVATE TREATMENT: Are private wastewater works more polluting than public plants?

Ireland

Raw, untreated sewage is released into the environment from 77,000 people across 36 Irish towns and villages, a recent report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found. In 2018, over 20 cities and towns - producing over 50% of Ireland’s urban waste water - had wastewater treatment plants that didn’t meet European Union standards.

3 Backers raised €61 of €1210

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THE PITS: Why is sewage being allowed to pollute one of the Aran Islands?

Galway

The Aran Islands are billed as having a “desolate beauty that draws countless day trippers” by Lonely Planet but in one of its main villages locals are kicking up a stink.

3 Backers raised €60 of €1250

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TESTING THE WATERS: Where in Ireland has the most polluted tap water?

Ireland

Decades of under-investment, crumbling infrastructure, and leaking pipes have left Ireland’s water supply on a knife edge.

1 Backer raised €10 of €1400

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SEPTIC SWIM: Is enough being done to keep Dublin Bay safe for swimmers this summer?

Dublin

Effluent leaks have resulted in pollution incidents along the eastern coastline at least twice so far this year - and bathing restrictions were put in place at popular Dublin beaches.

2 Backers raised €400 of €400