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# environmental impact

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2022
ESB to decommission 70-turbine Derrybrien wind farm in Co Galway
The construction of the wind farm in 2003 was linked to a landslide that led to the death of around 50,000 fish and tonnes of dislodged peat.
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Mar 16th 2022, 5:29 PM
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Donald Trump cites global warming as reason to build his Atlantic wall in Co Clare
He has called global warming a “hoax” and a “con job” in the past.
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May 23rd 2016, 9:06 PM
Opinion: How to make your home (or business!) more efficient and green
Top tips for changes that can dramatically reduce the financial, and environmental, costs of running a home or business.
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:00 AM
No evidence of graves found at new Children's Hospital site
The Development Board for the new hospital confirmed that a study has found “no evidence of a grave or any other features of archaeological significance”.
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Oct 6th 2014, 10:43 PM
Pics: This is the world’s first test tube burger
The burger, which cost nearly €250,000 to produce, will be unveiled by Professor Mark Post of Maastricht University in London later today.
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Aug 5th 2013, 8:13 PM
Engineer challenges legality of renewable energy plan in High Court
Pat Swords claims the public have been denied their legal right to participate in planning and funding decisions for green energy projects.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 7:15 AM
Concerns raised over use of fracking for 'multi-billion euro' gas reserve
A company has said that the gas in north-west Ireland could lead to hundreds of jobs – but environmentalists have urged caution over the controversial technique.
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Feb 1st 2012, 3:48 PM