It’s time for the government to ban fossil fuel exploration and invest in the real local, rural renewable economy on our coastlines, writes Sinead Mercier.
Fracking is an emotively driven environmental issue – but the Irish government could do worse than follow the UK in opening up the market here for exploration, writes Aaron McKenna.
Initial investigations suggest there could be a major gas reserve in the north-west of the country – but the possible use of fracking to extract the gas is highly controversial.
However, the Environmental Protection Agency has said it would be unlikely that somebody with no links to the fossil fuel industry could produce a report on fracking processes.
Even with the recent discovery of oil in Irish waters, Ireland remains one of the most dependent countries in the world on imported fuels. This can’t last, writes Eamon Ryan.
Some of the destruction caused by humans destroying rainforests, draining marshes and drilling for fossil fuels has been captured by Nasa satellite photographs.
TODAY – 16 JUNE – MARKS the day in 1904 that Leopold Bloom crossed paths with Stephen Dedalus in James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Fans of the classic piece of literature will be marking Bloomsday all day, a celebration of both the author and the beloved novel.
But if you haven’t read the tome and are befuddled by people eating grilled mutton kidneys for breakfast or taking trips to Glashule – you’re not alone.
The book, set in Dublin, has 18 ‘episodes’ or chapters with the length and style of writing usually the main hurdle cited by those who tried and gave up.
Whether you’ve graciously accepted your Ulysses ignorance, are a long-time fan, or even a great pretender, this year’s Bloomsday Festival will run all week with most events accessible online.
Cooler; a couple of showers this morning
Max: 18 °C
Min: 9 °C
Intervals of clouds and sunshine
Max: 18 °C
Min: 7 °C
