Period products are the fifth most common single-used plastic items found on European beaches, present in greater number than both plastic bags and straws. This in not a big surprise because fifty percent of the population uses period products. Since roughly the 1950s tampons and menstrual pads have contained fewer and lesser amounts of plastic, and often only for the sake of design purposes…
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Video Review: The Turning Point
The Turning Point is a three-and-a-half-minute short story written, directed and animated by content creator Steve Cutts. The movie was released on YouTube on the first of January 2020. The music was provided by Wantaways. The movie explores the destruction of the environment, climate change and species extinction from different perspectives in todays society.
Cliffs of Moher
by Nadia Ten Hoeve & Sophie Jäger 31/08/2021 The Cliffs of Moher are a protected natural site on the west coast of Ireland. With a total length of 14 kilometres and a maximum height of 214m. As I had the opportunity to visit the cliffs and experience the cliffs myself, I not only learned moreContinue reading “Cliffs of Moher”
Gold for Young Climate Activist: An Interview with Sanghamitra Mukherjee
In the context of inspiring others to take action on climate change, sustainability, and raising awareness for our surroundings, we would like to introduce Sanghamitra Mukherjee as an amazing and inspiring young woman. Recently Sangha’s contributions as activist have been rewarded with the Gold Global Citizens award. Forest Friends Ireland interviewed her on the path she took.
Nature Conservation in Howth
In the north of the Dublin coast side there is a village and outer suburb named Howth…
Lungs of the World
An in-depth look at the various kinds of forests found throughout our planet, their advantages, threats, and conservation efforts.
Hemp
Throughout the world, there are different species of whales. Of the cetacean family, there are about fifteen species including the baleen whales (blue, grey and rorqual whales). As marine individuals they are essential to the biodiversity and functioning of the marine environment.
Whales
Throughout the world, there are different species of whales. Of the cetacean family, there are about fifteen species including the baleen whales (blue, grey and rorqual whales). As marine individuals they are essential to the biodiversity and functioning of the marine environment.
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