Pocket change for planet change
A quiet revolution is happening across Ireland, one bottle and can at a time, and Dublin students are paving the way, hoping to foster a culture of sustainability on campus.…
Fixing North Dublin’s air pollution problem
Air pollution expert, Deirdre O’Brien, talks about some of the measures that can be taken to improve air quality in North Dublin It is well known by locals that the…
The Libertrees – Trees facing the axe as part of ongoing urban development initiatives
In recent weeks, locals have witnessed the removal of many trees in different parts of Dublin 8 including Cork Street, Rialto Bridge and Weaver Square. The tree removal by developers has…
The biodiversity crisis in the city
Foxes on the streets and bee-friendly meadows in city parks – it might look like Dublin’s wildlife is making a comeback. But problems remain, and there’s much more we can…
Global climate strike returns to Dublin
Youth activists took to the streets of Dublin demanding immediate climate action Hundreds of people gathered for climate protests across the country in late March as part of a global…
Stoneybatter residents sweep the streets
Dublin City Council is encouraging local residents across the city to take part in community clean-ups – and ‘Stoneybatter Pride of Place’ has joined in, gathering on a Saturday morning…
Rain boxes making a splash in Stoneybatter
Wouldn’t it be great to let rain water run somewhere besides into an overburdened urban system? A scheme based in the north inner city offers one small-scale solution. Tucked away on…
Cutting back on plastic in the Liberties
Various businesses in the area tell the Liberty how they are reducing their use of unnecessary plastics. “We in the Guinness Storehouse are and will continue to work on reducing…
Dublin’s air quality is at its worst in 30 years
Air pollution in Dublin City was at a level not seen in over 30 years, according to recent records from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In the last weekend of November, air pollution…
Small business strives for big changes
Smaller businesses in the Liberties are striving for change when it comes to waste management. With the ongoing climate crisis, Gordon Hickey, owner of Container Coffee talked to the Liberty…
Councillors concerned for future of street art
Dublin City Council is working to reactivate a subcommittee dealing with street art after a Subset mural was ordered to be removed. The mural in Portobello depicts David Attenborough and…
World Cleanup Day marked in Dublin City
This Year’s World Cleanup Day which took place on the 21st September saw an increased number of volunteers who gathered to rescue Dublin from waste. Ireland’s Cleanup Day was organised…
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