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international / environment / other press Wednesday April 11, 2007 20:22 by shane ocurry
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French State 24 hr news channel, France 24, today broke the news that the working class estate of Clay's Lane in eastern London, site of the proposed 2012 Olympic stadium, may be contaminated by radioactive waste dumped there in 1959. read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 18:03 by Martha
A range of conferences, meetings, workshops and cultural events around Ireland, focusing on the issue of ownership of water. From the Bolivian Water war to Uruguayan water referendum and the We Won't Pay campaign in N. Ireland, there is a growing global concern about who benefits from the exploitation of water. How can we ensure that the earth's water is directed democratically and sustainable to the good of its people? Have your say and meet Latin Americans involved in this struggle... read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media / other press Wednesday April 11, 2007 16:09 by barra
The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, has come out in support of a known public toilet-loitering homosexual, racist – Alan Jones, a ‘controversial’ talkback radio host was recently found to be in breach of the broadcasting code. Another dubious and prominent character, John Singleton, known for his past links with Heroin importing former grade footballers and the CIA Nugan Hand Bank, has also expressed his support for the toilet-loitering, sexual deviant broadcaster. [I do not wish to labour a point but Jones was arrested and charged in London with two counts of “outraging public decency by behaving in an indecent manner under the Westminster by-laws”.] read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 16:02 by Nicola Doppio
Sunday April 22nd | 2 - 5pm | €20 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 "Every known culture in human history organized its creative energies by means of its cosmological epic - its account of where the Universe came from, how it developed into its present state, and what meaningful role humans play in the midst of this cosmic drama." - Brian Swimme Dr. Edwards introduces The Universe Story with a presentation called "The Power of Story", about just how powerful the stories are that we tell ourselves. Participants will also join him for a walking meditation, the Cosmic Walk. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 15:30 by Nicola Doppio
Saturday April 21st | 10am - 5pm | €40 | Booking 01 674 5773 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 How can our towns, villages and even our cities transition to economically localised communities? Using the example of processes begun in Totnes, Kinsale and Cloughjordan this dynamic event will look at steps that communities can take to prepare themselves for living with less fossil fuel. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 15:24 by Nicola Doppio
Friday April 20th | 7.30 - 9.30pm | €15 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 Dr. David Fleming outlines why we need to build social capital and strengthen our communities to make a real response to climate change and peak oil. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 15:17 by Nicola Doppio
Thursday April 19th | 1.30 - 5pm | €Free Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 This stakeholder event will provide an opportunity to take stock of current good practice on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as well as to share ideas on the additional measures needed to give effect to a national implementation plan for the UN Decade for Education for Sustainable Development. A Comhar event. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 14:35 by Nicola Dppio
Wednesday April 18th | 7.30 - 9.30pm | €15 | Booking on 01 674 5773 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 Biofuels could help Ireland decrease its dependency of fossil fuels and fulfill its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol. A panel including Richard Douthwaite from Feasta, Pearse Buckley from SEI, Mary White from the Green Party, Michael Prendergast - biofuel producer and others discuss the pros and cons of biofuels. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 14:30 by Nicola Dppio
Wednesday April 18th | 10am- 5pm | €Free | Booking 01 674 5773 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 This conference will provide an opportunity for interested members of the public and stakeholder groups to have their say on Ireland’s National Sustainable Development Strategy, which Ireland will review over the coming months. An innovative conference format will draw on participants’ interests, knowledge and experience to explore ideas and insights. Supported by Comhar, The Sustainable Development Council. Check out Convergence Festival Contents Here! http://www.sustainable.ie/convergence/ read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 14:29 by Laurence Cox
Eurig Scandrett, head of community action at FoE Scotland for 15 years, is now setting up a degree in social justice at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh for people active in social movements. He will be giving a public talk and discussion on this experience at NUI Maynooth. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 14:20 by Nicola Dppio
A lecture with Dr. Matthew Jebb Tuesday April 17th | 8 - 9.30pm | €15.00 Cultivate Living and Learning Centre 15-19 Essex Street West, Temple Bar, D8 read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday April 11, 2007 14:13 by Nicola Dppio
Tuesday April 17th | 2 - 5pm | €Free | Programme Launch of the Sustainable Tourism Network and presentations on indicators, best practices and new projects. Best practice presentations include Becoming Carbon Neutral, The Experience of Greenbox: the first Irish eco-tourism destination, and EcoBooley, county Tipperary’s eco-project. Presentations on new sustainable tourism projects include Bogland Project: public amenity with sustainable tourism potential, Gaelic Ways: a sustainable tourism cultural project in Co.Mayo, and The Village, Cloughjordan: a future eco-tourism destination in the Shannon Basin. read full story / add a comment
international / politics / elections / other press Tuesday April 10, 2007 23:57 by John Meehan
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The Scottish Socialist Party has set up a special election website here's the link : http://www.ssp-election-2007.org.uk/ read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday April 10, 2007 18:51 by Eastman20
Two people from the movements in Latin America will be speaking on Friday 20th April at 8pm in the ATGWU hall on middle abbey St. The meeting is hosted by the Socialist Workers Party. read full story / add a comment
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday April 10, 2007 15:18 by Ray
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Cork Shell to Sea will be holding an Information Day event on the Grand Parade on Saturday 14th April from 2p.m. onwards. The likely venue will be at the entrance gates to Bishop Lucey Park. We'll be there with banners, info stall, clowns, music, Djs, leaflets, posters, displays, in short the whole farm. Come and ask those awkward questions about the Corrib Gas scandal! read full story / add a comment
international / environment / press release Tuesday April 10, 2007 14:30 by Students Against Climate Change
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Climate Change Action Now - Demonstration, Friday 13th, Dublin City. Climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet. Experts believe that if we do not start substantially reducing our greenhouse gas emission soon, the Earth could even become unable to support human life. . read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday April 10, 2007 13:36 by Lorg
RUC/PSNI in the Occupied North eastern part of Ireland are today investigating two attempted bombings in a village in two days. Residents of Sion Mills, Co Tyrone, were warned to be on the alert against further attacks. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday April 10, 2007 11:57 by Bohs
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Gathering of Anti Racist Skinhead and Street Punk bands, Dublin. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday April 10, 2007 11:34 by UCD Equality Society
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The UCD Equality Society and Amnesty International, with the support of Headstrong - are holding an information evening and public meeting that will focus on youth mental health and human rights. You are invited to come along and participate in the discussion, share your opinions and experiences and raise issues you want addressed. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / press release Tuesday April 10, 2007 10:37 by David Lundy
"The drafting of the text of the Berlin declaration was a case of backroom diplomacy, without any civil society participation. This does not allow for a convincing democratic argument in favour of the statement and it logically follows that the declaration completely ignores the fact that millions of people in the EU are living in poverty, coping with unemployment and social exclusion" Gabi Zimmer (GUE/NGL Germany) said in today's European Parliament debate with Chancellor Merkel on the issue. read full story / add a comment |
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