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A discarded washing machine.
WEEE is very harmful to the environment if left like this.
Copyright Environmental Protection Agency
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Waterfall
Courtesy of the EPA
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Life-Cycle Chain from Extraction through Production to Consumption and Waste
Life-Cycle Chain from Extraction through Production to Consumption and Waste. Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.
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Eutrophication
This type of algae bloom destroys entire ecosytems by depriving the other plant and animal life of oxygen and changes the colour of the water it invades.
© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Clouds in a summer sky
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Courtesy of the EPA
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Flytipping
Flytipping is the dumping of waste on the side of the road for others to deal with.
Courtesy of the EPA
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A typical compost bin
Compost bins, like the one in the image, are relatively cheap and provide an important source of environmental protection. It can also save you money on soil for your garden plants.
Image is present on following page(s): Composting, Infrastructure, How to Compost, How to Compost, How to Compost, Infrastructure, Composting
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Paper bins only
At your local bring bank you are likely to see bins like these, plus bins for cans, glass and other waste. It is important to separate your waste before heading off to a bring bank.
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Flood Level Probability Plot
Flood Level Probability Plot
Courtesy of The Academy of Engineering in Ireland
Image is present on following page(s): The Coast, The Coast
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Indoor water tap
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ENFO Desktop Background: Yellow Flag Iris
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Great soil groups of Ireland.
Great soil groups of Ireland. Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.
Courtesy EPA
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Ireland's Biodiversity - Estimated Number of Species
Ireland's Biodiversity - Estimated Number of Species (Botanic Gardens, 2008; Birdwatch Ireland, 2008; DAHGI, 1998). Source: Ireland's Environment 2008.
Courtesy EPA
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ENFO Desktop Background: Lamb
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ENFO Desktop Background: Diving Duck
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ENFO Desktop Background: Chicken
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Car emissions
Every year, on September 22nd, we have a European Car Free Day. Across the EU, people are asked to take different types of transport like walking, cycling and public transport.
Image is present on following page(s): Reducing Fuel Consumption, Particulate matter, Reducing Fuel Consumption, Particulate matter
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ENFO Desktop Background: Cattle
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ENFO Desktop Background:Robin
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Our Planet
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© Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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As climate change continues, flooding will increase around the world
The extensive flooding that affected much of the country in August 2008 damaged roads and much local infrastructure. This section of the N3 which runs from Dublin to Cavan was impassable during the downpours.
Courtesy of Dublin City Council
Image is present on following page(s): Climate Change, Climate Change
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Burning fossil fuels for energy, heat and transport increases GHG levels
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Copyright the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Clean Green
Try and not use these typical household cleaners. Instead use natural products to clean your home.
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ENFO Desktop Background: Fishing Boats, Port Oriel
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The agricultural sector has one of the highest GHG emission rates
Silage making machine at work on a Co. Meath farm.
By permission of Meath Leader.
Image is present on following page(s): Climate Change, Climate Change
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ENFO Desktop Background: Daisies
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Buying from the local farmer's market instead imported foods reduces carbon miles
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© Cork City Libraries
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Gathering around the feeder
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Courtesy of Frank Keane
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Bird Table
Drawing of a bird table.
Image is present on following page(s): How Can I Make One?, How Can I Make One?, Blue Tit, How Can I Make One?, Blue Tit, How Can I Make One?, Blue Tit, How Can I Make One?, How Can I Make One?, Blue Tit, How Can I Make One?
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ENFO Desktop Background: Sunset
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The inside of a compost bin
Many different things can be used in your household compost bin. Here is an example of a typical bin.
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The inside of a compost bin
