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EPA plan shows true cost of government inaction on Kyoto

€500 million stealth tax replaces polluter-pays principle Friends of the Earth has described the government's …

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Minister's stance against buying nuclear electricity is welcome

Energy Green Paper must promote renewables and cut waste Friends of the Earth welcomes Minister for the …

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Ireland must not buy nuclear electricity from Britain

Government can't oppose Sellafield and then buy its power As Tony Blair's government announces plans for a new generation …

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Majority of TDs sign have now signed Climate Pledge

Government to report action plans to EU tomorrow before public consultation A majority of TDs have now signed a pledge to …

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Minister’s plan on plastic bag tax would be a missed opportunity

Friends of the Earth today called Minister of the Environment's announcement of a planned 4c increase in the …

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Government tinkering while the world warms - Emissions divy-up is €1.5 billion rip-off

Friends of the Earth likened the government's plans for the allocation of carbon …

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