Blogs

Give Bats a Chance

James Nolan October 5, 2020

Bats hold so much importance for our lives through insect pest predation, pollination, and the potential for immortality!

Out of the frying pan and into the fire

Ronan Quinn September 30, 2020

Migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in search of an improved way of life for themselves and their loved ones now are fighting the reception of the local population which is

Sailing in choppy waters

Ronan Quinn September 28, 2020

Given the long standing emnity between Greece and Turkey, which goes as far back in history as theold, now defunct Ottoman empire, it is no surprise that the tensions between

Greenwashing: What is it & How do I avoid it?

Bronagh Loughlin September 24, 2020

Try and buy less, focus more on DIY products, always ask questions when you shop for sustainable products and find out more about the company

The deafening effects of noise pollution on whales

Ailbhe Carney September 23, 2020

What does a quieter world mean for wildlife? As life for many of us across the globe slowed down due to lockdowns as a result of Covid 19, it makes

Work completed at completed at the hospital & school in Batoufam Cameroon 2020

Finola Harrington September 16, 2020

The upgraded Well now serve the hospital & the entire community of Batoufam. At the school the trench is complete and covered.

#whataboutustm We all need to do more

Stephen Byrne September 14, 2020

What About Us is a live stage musical currently being developed by international musicians from countries who may have been affected by war and terror such as Israel, Palestine and

The sad reality of the covid-19 for refugees in Ireland

Ailbhe Carney September 4, 2020

Experiences of Direct Provision during the Covid-19 pandemic, found 55% felt of respondents unsafe during the pandemic.

Where do I shop for sustainable fashion?

Bronagh Loughlin September 2, 2020

Sustainable fashion brands in Ireland: Lucy and Yak, Pact, Eileen Fisher, Bogman Beanies, Fresh Cuts Clothing…

Why are bees so important to us?

Mika August 31, 2020

Bees pollinate 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of the world’s wild plants! We rely so heavily on bees that if they were to go extinct, we would soon

Investing in peacemaking: financial, definitional and gender issues

Jordan Reynolds August 27, 2020

The relative lack of investment means less quality individuals with expertise can be appointed to assist with peacemaking operations.

People making ripples – Bill & Kathy Magee, Operation Smile

Mika August 25, 2020

Operation Smile performs hundreds and thousands of surgeries in low to middle income countries for those born with cleft lip and palates.

A blast in the face for the Lebanese people

Ronan Quinn August 24, 2020

The calamity happened after a huge fire lit up the skies at the Port of Beirut, which lies on the capital’s northern coast of the Mediterranean sea.

Sustainable Fashion: What materials are sustainable?

Bronagh Loughlin August 20, 2020

In this article, we are going to talk about how you can be more sustainable with your wardrobe and one way to do that is to purchase fabrics & materials

Investment in peace versus war: a broad overview

Jordan Reynolds August 19, 2020

How the world generally, particularly the largest countries have prioritized militarism and wilfully not invested in peace.

Musicians lead the way, raising money for fellow artists while promoting peace

Stephen Byrne August 18, 2020

Musicians from Israel, Palestine, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Turkey, India, England & Egypt broadcasted a grand musical concert live on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Covid 19 and Syrian refugees – torn between a rock and hard place

Ronan Quinn August 12, 2020

It was a region in the north-west of Syria which is largely held by rebel forces which confirmed its very first case of Covid-19 last month, raising fears that there

Civico Europa – Engage for the future of Europe

Anna Doyle August 11, 2020

Civico Europea was founded in 2016. In 2018 they started the largest citizen innovation ever to be held. They utilize social media for European based question idea and voting opportunity.

Carbon offsetting your staycation

Bronagh Loughlin August 11, 2020

With all that is currently going on and covid-19 restrictions, we cannot follow through with our usual summer plans of going far away for a couple weeks.

The destruction of tropical rain forests in Brazil as a result of the corona virus

Ronan Quinn August 4, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has provided fresh impetus to land grabbers felling large parts of the forests while lockdowns have been keeping law enforcement officers in their homes.

Newtok, Alaska – The first community to be displaced as a direct result of climate change

Mika July 30, 2020

Human emissions are a significant contributor to this warming and as the ice-rich permafrost starts to melt and collapse not only in Newtok but all over the Artic, billions of

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