How nature can take you by surprise...
The Bluebell Ambush
Environment
After the Poisoning Stopped
A short poem on how nature reacts when the use of so called "weedkiller" is discontinued...
Government Target in Tatters as Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low
Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low and Is Set to Fall Further.... As published on TheJournal.ie AT THE RATE that new forests were planted in 2017, it will take 100 years to achieve the government’s target of 18% forestry cover – a far cry from the stated ambition of achieving it by 2046. 2017 marked … Continue reading Government Target in Tatters as Afforestation Plummets to Thirty Year Low
Forestry in the Firing Line
Forestry in the Firing Line As reported on The Journal there's positive news for the Forestry Industry as the Government's Midterm Review increases planting incentives, but not everyone shares the enthusiasm for trees. The community activists behind the Save Leitrim Campaign are highlighting the negative aspects of forestry expansion with protests and lobbying activity. They … Continue reading Forestry in the Firing Line
The Red Revolution
The Red Squirrel fightback in the forests of Ireland
Pulling Nettles After a Week of Rain
Gloves advisable...
Meltdown 5: Heat turns up on Climate Change Deniers.
Tolerance for Climate Change Deniers is running out...
Meltdown 4: Last Resort and Meltdown
I look at the possible emergence of violence as a Last Resort before widespread environmental collapse.
Meltdown 3: Responsibility for Climate Change
The biggest obstacle to progress lies with the commercial and political interests who obstruct meaningful progress to mitigate climate change despite being in full knowledge of the consequences of their actions.
The Losers in Organic Farming
Remember to take your opinions about organic farming with a pinch of salt...
