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A Cloughlea stream
A Cloughlea stream
To preserve the natural beauty of our island it is essential they we all do our part to contribute to the environment and its conservation
Copyright Ger Hussey
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National Air Emission trends 2007-2009
National Air Emission trends 2007-2009
A Graph showing the Total Air Emissions Above Threshold for PRTR reporting 2007-2009
Copyright Environmental Protection Agency
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A waste scene
A waste scene
This image shows perfectly how waste can accumulate in an area and starts to create environmental problems. Plastic sheeting and bags take years to decompose and this waste could be here for many years if it is not managed properly
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Urban litter
Urban litter
Rubbish can accumulate anywhere. Cities are facing increasing problems because of growth in population leading to increasing quantities of waste being generated.
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Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets
Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets
Water Conservation Measure for Older Toilets
© Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Litter Constituents
Litter Constituents
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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A nappy disaster
A nappy disaster
A child can use up to 8,500 nappies from birth to potty. This number of used nappies would fill to 150 black plastic bags. Some people think they can flush nappies down the toliet but the cartoon shows what could happen. If a mum used modern reusable nappies, she could get by with less than a hundred. Even if she washes the nappies herself, she’ll save over €2,000.
Copyright Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government
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Irish School Tree Sapling
Irish School Tree Sapling
Planting and growing trees is an important lesson to be taught in schools and results in the school becoming green.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
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Heating methods old and new
Heating methods old and new
The modern heater has now become the popular way to heat a room. The open fire is seen less and less.
Copyright managed by the Library Council
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Cooking old and new
Cooking old and new
Times have changed and so have the methods of cooking. The new oven cooker replaced open fire cooking but it does need to be disposed of at a WEEE recycling point for disposal when it is finished with.
Copyright the Dorothea Lange Collection, Oakland Museum of California



