Image by Mike Mozart/flickr When large corporations promise to improve themselves, we like to believe them, right? We like to hope that people at the helm of these international companies take interest in our planet and our wellbeing. Unfortunately it seems that we are mistaken. BP, a well-known oil company, has been involved in making claims to increase their … [Read more...] about BP spills the truth about their sustainability targets
Environment
Drill, baby, drill! What does the USA’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement mean?
Image from Pixabay President Donald Trump has always been quite vocal about his support for America's oil and gas industry. On his first day in office, he declared an energy emergency, directing every federal agency to maximize oil and gas production on federal lands. His campaign slogan, "Drill, Baby, Drill," has become synonymous with his broader plan to boost fossil fuel … [Read more...] about Drill, baby, drill! What does the USA’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement mean?
Galway’s ring road is just one of the projects needed to tackle congestion
As the island’s fifth biggest city, and not even reaching the EU’s top 100 biggest cities list, the city of the tribes seems to preach quality over quantity. So how is it that Galway is ranked 56th in the world congestion rankings, and ninth highest in traffic delay times in Europe? Whether it’s in small talk, or accompanied by frustrated swearing in gridlock, most Galway … [Read more...] about Galway’s ring road is just one of the projects needed to tackle congestion
Sustainable forestry – it’s not out of reach
Photo by Anton Atanasov on Pexels The west of Ireland is known for its enthralling natural beauty. But the great brown hills that we associate with untouched wilderness are nowhere near as wild as they should be. Though these areas look untamed, they’re a graveyard for the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Rainforest. These diverse ecosystems now only exist in small … [Read more...] about Sustainable forestry – it’s not out of reach
It’s not about the paper straws
Image by rodgersm222 from Pixabay Paper straws are gross. If we were to poll it, I think we would find that most people would agree with me on that point. It’s not exactly a controversial or highly contested argument. They’re a bit useless and really shouldn’t exist. If you’re going to use a straw, use a plastic one. Or better yet, don’t use one at all. What might … [Read more...] about It’s not about the paper straws