June 9, 2010 at 4:50 pm
· Filed under Natural Resources and Biodiversity
In his latest commentary, Professor Frank Convery, Chairperson of Comhar, the Sustainable Development Council, argues that incineration should not have priority over landfill as a means of final disposal of household waste.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:46 pm
· Filed under Transport
In his latest monthly article on environmental issues, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, gives some tips on ‘ecodriving’ and on how to choose a fuel-efficient car to best meet your needs.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:42 pm
· Filed under Climate Change and Energy
In his latest commentary, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, Professor Frank Convery, highlights the challenges facing Ireland in meeting the EU’s mandatory cap on greenhouse emissions from areas like our agriculture, household and transport sectors.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:40 pm
· Filed under Natural Resources and Biodiversity
In his latest monthly article on environmental issues, Professor Frank J. Convery, highlights the need for immediate action to prevent future water shortages in Ireland. He looks at some of the solutions being put forward by policymakers, such as shipping water from the west coast of Ireland to the east, and argues that charging for water would make more sense.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:36 pm
· Filed under Uncategorized
In his latest commentary, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, Professor Frank Convery, discusses titles.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:33 pm
· Filed under Climate Change and Energy, Natural Resources and Biodiversity
In his latest commentary; Professor Frank Convery, Chairperson of Comhar, outlines his views on the sustainability of biofuels.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:30 pm
· Filed under Awareness & Education
This week the Chairman discusses in his Commentary the importance of good information in helping us to make good choices for the environment and sustainability.
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June 9, 2010 at 4:23 pm
· Filed under Awareness & Education
Comhar SDC Chairman, Professor Frank Convery, writes about the need for good directional signage in Ireland.
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May 28, 2010 at 10:14 am
· Filed under Awareness & Education
Countries and their residents benefit hugely from having universal access to high-quality information and communication technologies (ICT) – fixed line-telephone, mobile phone, internet and broadband. In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council,exmaines some of the failures in the Irish experience.
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May 14, 2010 at 5:09 pm
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In his latest article, Professor Frank J. Convery, Chairperson of Comhar Sustainable Development Council, explores some of the tensions within Universities and the impact they have on quality teaching and research.
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