
Coastal Concern Alliance
@coastalconcern
Independent voluntary citizens' group. Democratic marine planning now, pls. Biodiversity & ecosystem protection a priority. No political/industry affiliations.
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http://www.coastalconcern.ie 22-06-2020 15:55:31
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Nowhere is this more relevant than in our coastal communities. Coasts & seas are threatened by the absence of public awareness on the damaging impacts developer-led wind turbine construction will have on sensitive marine habitats, and the species that depend on them. Irish Enviro Network


A very sad example of damage of nitrates and governmentâs determination to seek derogations. But itâs not too different from all the other circumstances in which they foolishly act for the economy - NOT the environment. More data centres coming soon! Bigger and worse. Friends of the Earth

Gweebarra Conservation Group Environmental Pillar @coastalconcern Abhainn Ghaoth Beara & BĂĄ / Gweebarra River & Bay, #Donegal, Ireland in the Spring sunshine this week. Is it any wonder we want to protect it from gombeens, slĂbhĂns and philistines who would lie & dig it up to line their greasy pockets?


Potential crisis as electricity demand to soar by 45pc. It is telling that the situation from 2028-32 will be eased by the Celtic inter-connector bringing in nuclear-generated power from France and gas fired plants being completed. âŚCaroline O'Doherty⊠e-pages.dk/irishindependeâŚ

Today Fintan O'Toole The Irish Times concludes that Ireland can find a place in the world & lays out what is possible. All critical to current State policy on near-shore wind. If we get them right - science, rationality, human rights and international law - then we can win for climate.










Head of Policy & Advocacy Oonagh Duggan explaining to EU Cmmr Costas Kadis yest at #EuropeanMaritimeDay2025 why we're worried abt cumulative/incombination impacts of marine activities on seabirds. Appropriate siting of ORE, implementation of fisheries policy, restore pops.


Gov publishes draft MPPS with 1 month public consultation. Another ploy to retrospectively legitimise marine planning policy. MARA website states that statutory MPPS underpins the MAP Act 2021. How can it if it doesnât exist? Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Irish Enviro Network An Taisce Coastwatch


The state of this once beautiful lake is nothing short of criminal. Irelandâs environmental credentials are in the gutter⌠We support the Coastwatch call to ban slurry & fertiliser.