Environmental Pillar
@envpillar.bsky.social
An advocacy coalition of Irish environmental groups, working together to promote environmental protection, a sustainable economy and a just society
🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now!
✊ #StopEUMercosur
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✊ #StopEUMercosur
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November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🚫 Say NO to toxic trade! The EU-Mercosur deal fuels deforestation, deepens climate chaos & hurts small farmers. Stop this corporate power grab! 📩 Email your politician now!
✊ #StopEUMercosur
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
✊ #StopEUMercosur
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation.
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today I endeavoured to speak for the rivers, to provide a counter balance to the lobbyist's narrative on the polluting nitrates derogation.
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
Our rivers, lakes and seas deserve a chance to run healthy, wild and free from pollution
www.antaisce.org/news/an-tais...
Listen back to @envpillar.bsky.social policy advisor Oisin Coghlan on the need for politicians to show leadership on climate action, rather than just use fine words www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/no-...
No major polluters present at COP30
COP30 in Brazil. Can it have any impact without major polluters present? We heard from our reporter Jessica Woodlock who is at COP30 in Brazil and also Oisín Coughlan, Policy Advisor for Environmental...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Listen back to @envpillar.bsky.social policy advisor Oisin Coghlan on the need for politicians to show leadership on climate action, rather than just use fine words www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/no-...
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Joined colleagues and stakeholders today to exchange views with Commissioner Roswall. I urged stronger EU commitment to Nature Restoration — we need dedicated funding, not further erosion of standards.
The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.
The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Joined colleagues and stakeholders today to exchange views with Commissioner Roswall. I urged stronger EU commitment to Nature Restoration — we need dedicated funding, not further erosion of standards.
The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.
The State must shift its focus from defending derogations to delivering solutions on the ground.
Great to meet Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu uropa.eu in Dublin today to discuss a number of issues in relation to sustainability & resilience such as the nitrates derogation & the impact on water quality; funding for nature restoration; MPAs; deregulation concerns; & the circular economy
November 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great to meet Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu uropa.eu in Dublin today to discuss a number of issues in relation to sustainability & resilience such as the nitrates derogation & the impact on water quality; funding for nature restoration; MPAs; deregulation concerns; & the circular economy
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It's been one year since 5,000 people signed a petition to save 200-acres at Glen of the Downs. Now it has come to light that some of the adjacent biodiverse oak woodland has been destroyed. We are waiting. @npwsireland.bsky.social
@envpillar.bsky.social
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The Greystones Guide | Whitmore Wants Government To Pull The Finger Out On Bellevue Land
One year since petition to save 200-acre Delgany site…
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October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It's been one year since 5,000 people signed a petition to save 200-acres at Glen of the Downs. Now it has come to light that some of the adjacent biodiverse oak woodland has been destroyed. We are waiting. @npwsireland.bsky.social
@envpillar.bsky.social
www.greystonesguide.ie/whitmore-wan...
@envpillar.bsky.social
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Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again.
Successive governments have "engaged in rhetoric around restoring rivers and lakes to health rather than implementing real measures to prevent decline." - SWAN
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Successive governments have "engaged in rhetoric around restoring rivers and lakes to health rather than implementing real measures to prevent decline." - SWAN
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again
Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways
www.irishtimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again.
Successive governments have "engaged in rhetoric around restoring rivers and lakes to health rather than implementing real measures to prevent decline." - SWAN
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Successive governments have "engaged in rhetoric around restoring rivers and lakes to health rather than implementing real measures to prevent decline." - SWAN
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it.
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
Decade-long decline: Irish waterways continue to be polluted
Latest Water Quality Report from the Environmental Protection Agency indicates decreases in overall ecological quality of our waters
www.antaisce.org
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
No surprises here but will the rhetoric change? I doubt it.
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
'Despite all the rhetoric about saving our nitrates derogation and turning the tide on water quality in Ireland, there is still no evidence of the necessary improvement across the board in our waters.'
www.antaisce.org/news/decade-...
“Our rivers, lakes & estuaries are the lifeblood of our landscape and support our ecosystems, and our health and wellbeing. But they are struggling.” Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes & estuaries are in an unhealthy state. We need stronger action on water quality www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again
Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways
www.irishtimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“Our rivers, lakes & estuaries are the lifeblood of our landscape and support our ecosystems, and our health and wellbeing. But they are struggling.” Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes & estuaries are in an unhealthy state. We need stronger action on water quality www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Tell the EU you want better protection against pesticides.
Much scientific evidence shows that pesticides harm our health and kill biodiversity. We need action to end this chemical war and to work with nature instead.
This is your chance to speak up.
Much scientific evidence shows that pesticides harm our health and kill biodiversity. We need action to end this chemical war and to work with nature instead.
This is your chance to speak up.
🚨🚜 Only one week left to raise our voice against the weakening of food safety rules 🐝🌿
Tell the @ec.europa.eu that you want better protection of health and biodiversity. This tool makes it easy to react to the EU consultation: www.pan-europe.info/ban-toxic-pe...
Tell the @ec.europa.eu that you want better protection of health and biodiversity. This tool makes it easy to react to the EU consultation: www.pan-europe.info/ban-toxic-pe...
Ban toxic pesticides now
Tell the EU you want better protection against pesticides With this tool you can tell the EU Commission that you want better protection of health and environment. Their plan is to please the chemical ...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Tell the EU you want better protection against pesticides.
Much scientific evidence shows that pesticides harm our health and kill biodiversity. We need action to end this chemical war and to work with nature instead.
This is your chance to speak up.
Much scientific evidence shows that pesticides harm our health and kill biodiversity. We need action to end this chemical war and to work with nature instead.
This is your chance to speak up.
One bright spot in a dull budget 2026 for the environment – the 20% increase in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, including a 27% uplift in capital investment in Ireland’s National Parks and Nature Reserves and its Natura sites is much-needed and welcome.
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
One bright spot in a dull budget 2026 for the environment – the 20% increase in funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, including a 27% uplift in capital investment in Ireland’s National Parks and Nature Reserves and its Natura sites is much-needed and welcome.
🔥The Amazon is burning. The world’s lungs are on the brink of collapse. The EU wants to pour fuel on the fire with the EU-Mercosur trade deal — but we can still put a STOP on it! Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... #StopEUMercosur
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
October 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔥The Amazon is burning. The world’s lungs are on the brink of collapse. The EU wants to pour fuel on the fire with the EU-Mercosur trade deal — but we can still put a STOP on it! Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos... #StopEUMercosur
Budget 2026 is a standstill budget which will not deliver the transformational transition needed for climate action www.environmentalpillar.ie/budget-2026-...
Budget 2026 delivers little for climate action – Environmental Pillar - The Environmental Pillar
Budget 2026 is a standstill budget which will not deliver the transformational transition needed for climate action, according to the Environmental Pillar. Karen Ciesielski, Environmental Pillar Coord...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Budget 2026 is a standstill budget which will not deliver the transformational transition needed for climate action www.environmentalpillar.ie/budget-2026-...
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The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition.
Take action now and say no to this toxic trade deal.
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
Take action now and say no to this toxic trade deal.
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
October 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition.
Take action now and say no to this toxic trade deal.
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
Take action now and say no to this toxic trade deal.
www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
October 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The EU-Mercosur deal brings little economic benefit but huge social & climate damage. We need fair & green trade—not continuing climate-wrecking business as usual. #StopEUMercosur Join our call & say no to this toxic trade deal. Email your ministers & MEPs: www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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4606 @birdwatchireland.bsky.social members and supporters sent a submission to the @ec.europa.eu calling on them not to weaken environmental laws and threaten nature. People love nature and want it protected and restored.
Great to be at the handover of #HandsOffNature signatures to European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall. Nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
4606 @birdwatchireland.bsky.social members and supporters sent a submission to the @ec.europa.eu calling on them not to weaken environmental laws and threaten nature. People love nature and want it protected and restored.
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"Nature is our defence, we need it for resilience agst climate breakdown & biodiversity loss, dont weaken environmental laws or their implementation"@birdwatchireland.bsky.social Head of Policy Oonagh Duggan's msg to @ec.europa.eu Commr @marossefcovic.bsky.social at mtg w/ @envpillar.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"Nature is our defence, we need it for resilience agst climate breakdown & biodiversity loss, dont weaken environmental laws or their implementation"@birdwatchireland.bsky.social Head of Policy Oonagh Duggan's msg to @ec.europa.eu Commr @marossefcovic.bsky.social at mtg w/ @envpillar.bsky.social
Great to be at the handover of #HandsOffNature signatures to European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall. Nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Great to be at the handover of #HandsOffNature signatures to European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall. Nearly 200,000 EU citizens sent their messages urging the Commission not to touch the laws that protect our water, air, biodiversity, and much more
Budget 2026 must mark a decisive shift and should be the starting point for serious investment in climate and nature projects to meet our legally binding targets and to avoid future costs and pain for the Irish people www.environmentalpillar.ie/government-s...
Government should plan prudently and invest in climate & nature projects in Budget 2026 - The Environmental Pillar
Budget 2026 must mark a decisive shift and should be the starting point for serious investment in climate and nature projects to meet our legally binding targets and to avoid future costs and pain for...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Budget 2026 must mark a decisive shift and should be the starting point for serious investment in climate and nature projects to meet our legally binding targets and to avoid future costs and pain for the Irish people www.environmentalpillar.ie/government-s...
We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...
Are car ads selling a myth?
Whenever you see an advert for a car brand on television, the visuals usually centre on open roads in a vast landscape, with the driver emanating a sense of freedom...
Seán’s guest says the notion th...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We need to think big & show much more ambition in terms of public transport. Real freedom is providing people with choice & that means investing in an extensive, reliable, joined up public transport & active travel system throughout the country. Listen back here: www.goloudplayer.com/episodes/are...
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report
EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’
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September 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk. The death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. Key reading, particularly for those who champion economic growth above everything else. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ireland’s nature is in a “very poor” state, with the country’s economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, according to the EU’s State of Europe’s Environment report. We’re running out of wake-up calls! www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds
European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow)
Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm
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September 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Ireland’s nature is in a “very poor” state, with the country’s economic growth achieved at the expense of the environment, according to the EU’s State of Europe’s Environment report. We’re running out of wake-up calls! www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
Great to meet Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation
Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.
Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.
September 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Great to meet Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation
Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.
Jack Chambers today where we discussed the need to prioritise funding for nature restoration, marine protected areas and climate action in Budget 2026.
Trade should protect people & planet, not ruin them! The EU-Mercosur deal would devastate small farmers & fuel the climate crisis. We can stop it — take action now! #StopEUMercosur Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
Take action: Stop the climate-wrecking EU-Mercosur Trade Deal - The Environmental Pillar
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement will benefit a handful of big corporations while driving deforestation, the climate crisis and exposing small-scale farmers to unfair competition. Join our call and say...
www.environmentalpillar.ie
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Trade should protect people & planet, not ruin them! The EU-Mercosur deal would devastate small farmers & fuel the climate crisis. We can stop it — take action now! #StopEUMercosur Tell your Minister & MEPs to reject the EU-Mercosur deal. www.environmentalpillar.ie/stopeumercos...
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The EU is waging war on decades of progress in environmental protections all in the name of corporate greed (competitiveness).
At a time when many Irish rivers are heavily polluted with agricultural Nitrogen the EU has moved to allow an almost 50% increase in the allowed nitrogen load from manure
At a time when many Irish rivers are heavily polluted with agricultural Nitrogen the EU has moved to allow an almost 50% increase in the allowed nitrogen load from manure
September 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The EU is waging war on decades of progress in environmental protections all in the name of corporate greed (competitiveness).
At a time when many Irish rivers are heavily polluted with agricultural Nitrogen the EU has moved to allow an almost 50% increase in the allowed nitrogen load from manure
At a time when many Irish rivers are heavily polluted with agricultural Nitrogen the EU has moved to allow an almost 50% increase in the allowed nitrogen load from manure