Environment - West Cork People

Minding our lawns is a war against nature

Eugene Daly May, 2022

Time to tidy up the garden? Perhaps pluck some of the weeds? Must mow the lawn. These are some of the thoughts we entertain this time of the year as we approach summer. Lawns are the main feature of most Irish gardens and there’s a great deal of effort involved […]

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Celebrating our bees

WCP Staff May, 2022

Data collected by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations shows that bees and other pollinators are priceless when it comes to ensuring the global safety of the food supply chain. Unfortunately studies by the United Nations and the International Union for Conservation of Nature show that bee populations and the […]

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A sustainable wardrobe

Lauren Guillery May, 2022

With summer most definitely on the way, it’s coming to that time of year when knitwear, scarves, and cosy jumpers are replaced with vests, shirts, and shorts. In the recent past, buying clothes was an occasional event – people would go out shopping when they outgrew what they had or […]

One of the most cost-efficient ways to save energy is insulating your attic

WCP Staff May, 2022

Ninety-five per cent of all Irish homes have inadequate insulation in their roofs and walls and with energy prices increasing and SEAI now offering grants of up to €1,500 for insulating an attic, there has never been a better time to look into this cost-effective upgrade that can save energy […]

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West Cork business ‘Highly Commended’ for energy efficiency product at SEAI Energy Show

WCP Staff May, 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) welcomed over 2,500 attendees to the SEAI Energy Show, which took place in the RDS at the end of March, after a two-year absence. The event showed the vibrancy of the energy sector and the pace of innovation, as new energy saving technologies […]

Earth day 2022

Fiona Hayes April, 2022

Friday April 22 Is this year’s Earth Day. The theme this year is #InvestInOurPlanet. earthday.org/earth-day-2022/ lists activities taking place across the globe, most of which seem to be happening in North America. At time of writing this, only one is listed on the Island of Ireland, where the charity Action […]

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