As the restrictions, hardships and widespread global tragedy of Covid-19 continues, this week I’ve been looking at an area of such particular poignancy, it has thrown some perspective on the limitations and challenges we, in developed and peaceful countries, have been contending with. March 15 marked 10 years since the […]
An occasional column by Grace O’Sullivan – mother, environment and peace activist, ecologist, MEP The benefits of improving your home energy set-up and moving towards more green, energy-efficient models are clear. You become more self-sufficient; you get to tap into natural, sustainable energy sources which can provide you with cheap, […]
Anti-nuclear activist, MEP Grace O’Sullivan welcomes breakthrough,saying ‘there’s still a long way to go though’ It’s over 75 years since the appalling news broke that the heavily-populated Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been the victims of nuclear attack. These were the dramatic actions that earmarked the closing days […]
I’ve been attempting the usual resolution-making and contemplation of the past 12 months, as I like to do in the early days of any new year. It has been challenging. The past 12 months have certainly been a rollercoaster, with who-knows-what ahead of us for the next 12 months. As […]
In the lead up to Christmas, as we approach the end of what can only be described as a monumentally challenging year, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and to look forward to 2021, with the tentative hopes that it will be an improvement on what has […]
At the recent Plenary week in the European Parliament, I spoke about the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) package. Plenary is the intensely busy session where the entire parliament comes together to debate and vote on a multitude of issues. This month, while Brexit and Covid were obviously on the […]
