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# David Attenborough

This year
2023
# Public Art
Bill aims to make it easier to allow for large scale public murals
Eoin Ó Broin’s legislation aims to facilitate ‘good quality public art’, while also including some ‘reasonable’ restrictions.
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Feb 3rd 2023, 9:44 AM
All time
# life on earth
Countries' climate plans worlds away from 1.5C target, warns UN
Cop26 aims to drive more action on cutting emissions to avoid dangerous climate change.
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Oct 26th 2021, 4:22 PM
# Climate Change
'Stop waste of any kind': David Attenborough warns now is 'last chance' to save planet
Attenborough was speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show this morning.
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Apr 19th 2020, 3:12 PM
# subset
Dublin City Council starts legal bid to remove 'Horseboy' and David Attenborough murals
The murals did not have permission of the city’s planning department.
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Feb 25th 2020, 6:51 PM
# Climate Change
'Humans have overrun the world': David Attenborough issues stark warning ahead of new documentary
A new documentary looks back on the life of David Attenborough.
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Jan 15th 2020, 2:53 PM
# David Attenborough
Council orders removal of second Subset mural in Dublin
A mural of David Attenborough is the second mural by the artist collective to have fallen foul of the council in recent weeks.
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Sep 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM
# tough talking
'We cannot be radical enough': David Attenborough calls for drastic climate change action
Naturalist David Attenborough appeared today before British MPs to discuss climate change.
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Jul 9th 2019, 1:45 PM
Voices
Lynn Ruane: 'Now is not the time to stop listening to David Attenborough'
We don’t have time for small measures when it comes to climate change, writes Lynn Ruane.
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Apr 28th 2019, 8:30 PM
# wildlife
These stunning images from Netflix's Our Planet took four years to capture
The new series is voiced by David Attenborough.
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Apr 7th 2019, 9:30 AM
# Netflix
Binge-watched everything on Netflix? Here are 7 things to look forward to in April
Plenty to choose from.
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Mar 26th 2019, 2:00 PM
# global leaders
'The Garden of Eden is no more': David Attenborough issues stark climate warning at Davos
“We need to move beyond guilt or blame, and get on with the practical tasks at hand,” Attenborough told his audience.
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Jan 22nd 2019, 9:59 AM
# Climate Change
David Attenborough:'The collapse of our civilisation is on the horizon'
The TV presenter (92) issued an appeal to world leaders at a UN climate summit.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 8:03 PM
# dynasties
BBC nature team defends decision to intervene and save mother and baby emperor penguins
The decision broke a principle of nature film-making to observe but not interfere.
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Nov 20th 2018, 2:47 PM
# david's dead
People on Twitter mistakenly thought that David Attenborough died this morning
David Attenborough is alive and well.
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May 8th 2017, 1:43 PM
# planet earth 2
Everyone is full of praise for David Attenborough after last night's Planet Earth 2 finale
David Attenborough, be our grandad.
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Dec 12th 2016, 8:22 AM
# shake it
The 'dancing bears' absolutely stole the show on Planet Earth II last night
~My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard~
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Nov 14th 2016, 7:53 AM
# Gorillas In The Missed
David Attenborough wants us to use peepholes to look at gorillas in zoos
Attenborough conceded that the plan was “very difficult”.
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Oct 18th 2016, 9:56 AM
# angel lane
David Attenborough 'narrating' a night out in a Limerick nightclub is so accurate
“The males are starting to compete for the favours of the females, they are here to pull”.
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Sep 7th 2016, 6:52 PM
# komodo watch
David Attenborough is 90 today - watch him catch a dragon, back in '56
The veteran broadcaster says he has no plans to put his feet up.
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May 8th 2016, 10:30 AM
# The name game
Bad news for 'Boaty McBoatface' fans, good news for people who like David Attenborough
A €250 million polar research ship won’t be called ‘Boaty McBoatface’ despite the result of a public vote.
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May 6th 2016, 2:34 PM
# Take a Break
Watch David Attenborough meet the biggest animal ever to walk on Earth
The Titanosaur weighed 70 tonnes and was 40 metres long.
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Feb 23rd 2016, 11:00 AM
# 50 years ago
David Attenborough turned down Terry Wogan for a job at the BBC because they already had an Irish announcer...
The then BBC 2 Controller of Programmes told Wogan that there was no room for a man of his “particular talents and experience”.
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Feb 9th 2016, 1:03 PM
# Trolley crisis
'Leo needs to accept he's not the David Attenborough of the health service'
Fianna Fáil says the Health Minister is “observing from a distance” rather than taking action.
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Nov 10th 2015, 1:22 PM
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Saturday
Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later.
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Oct 18th 2014, 4:45 PM
# wild things
David Attenborough observes the species of 'fangirls'
They move in crowds.
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Aug 14th 2014, 9:57 PM
# park life
This mysterious giant hedgehog took over a London park this morning
The 7 foot tall creature was definitely hogging the limelight.
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Feb 17th 2014, 1:58 PM
# born and raised
This David Attenborough comment thread turned into an incredible Fresh Prince cover
This is why the internet is wonderful.
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Jan 12th 2014, 1:47 PM
# planet twerk
Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke... with a David Attenborough voiceover
“He has VERY impressive wattles.”
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Nov 1st 2013, 4:45 PM
# tellywatch
Lady Mary is not doing well... and 4 other weekend telly picks
Whether you’re staying in or going wild, we’ve got the telly for you.
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Sep 20th 2013, 5:15 PM
# Attenborough
Legendary TV host David Attenborough undergoes heart op
The BBC presenter and naturalist has been forced to cancel a planned tour of Australia.
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Jun 5th 2013, 8:38 AM
# majestic
9 reasons why David Attenborough should be reading you a bedtime story
“Watch as the humble DailyEdge.ie strides nobly to the jacks…”
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May 8th 2013, 10:30 PM
# Countdown
TheScore.ie’s sporting Advent calendar, day 16
Just nine more sleeps til a man in a red suit does the his one day of work in the entire year. But enough about Dimitar Berba… Never mind.
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Dec 16th 2011, 9:30 AM
# Murder
Skull found in David Attenborough's garden solves murder mystery
The final piece of the puzzle of one of England’s most gruesome murders has been unearthed – at the home of TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
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Jul 6th 2011, 11:50 AM