Ray Anderson on Intergenerational Tyranny

In this video, the late Ray Anderson, CEO of Interface, the largest carpet maker in the world, describes the concept of "Intergenerational Tyranny". In 1994, Ray began to champion industrial ecology and steer the company towards zero-waste, zero-carbon sustainability.

Ray explains, "There's not a single scientific peer-reviewed paper published in the last 25 years that would contradict this scenario: Every living system of Earth is in decline, every life support system of Earth is in decline." 

"The typical company of the 20th century, extractive, wasteful, abusive, linear, in all of its processes. Taking from the earth, making, wasting, sending its products back to the biosphere. We're leaving a terrible legacy of poison and diminishment of the environment for our grandchildren. It's the wrong thing to do."

Global Warming Documented In WMO Report

The World Meteorological Organization has released a new report that summarizes a number of global climate changes and documents increasing climate extremes. One graph in particular is gaining considerable attention, a histogram of aggregate global temperature over the past 13 decades which shows that the world is getting warmer.

The first decade of this century was the warmest since measurement recording began in 1850. Additionally, nine of the earth's 10 warmest years on record have occurred since 1998. 

Global Wind Day Photo Competition

Wind energy is more than a technology. It is our past, our present imperative and our future. It captures the imagination, inspires, fascinates and captivates. We each have a wind energy story to tell – so why not share yours? "Discover the Power of Wind Energy" is a photo competition by Global Wind Day.

Entries must be received by May 5, 2013. Click here for the entry form and more information.

Ádh mór ort!

Aesthetic Aero Art

Horst Gläsker Aero Art - A novel combination of aesthetics and technology.

Fintry Community Renewable Energy Project

Fintry in Stirlingshire, Scotland is a small community of around 700 inhabitants. Like many rural communities, the town has sought to address the serious issues of depopulation, service cuts and rising energy costs.

In 2007, the town formed the Fintry Development Trust which broadly aims to reduce energy use in the village and ultimately make the village a zero-carbon, zero-waste community. This video tells their inspiring story.

The Future Of Renewable Energy

This is a fun video with interesting and serious facts about energy and renewables.

Energy Awareness Video By Transition Year Students

This is a video made by transition year students from Blackwater Community School, Lismore in Co Waterford. As part of the project, students conducted an energy audit of the school and discovered simple ways to save energy and promote energy awareness among students and staff alike.

Green Schools Travel Competition Judges' Winner

The Green Schools Travel Competition had over 2,000 entries from schools around Ireland. Jessica McGrane, Dublin, age 12, won the Judges' Award for this Green Schools Digital Animation.

Taking The Green Schools' Message Home

With over 88% of schools in Ireland participating in the Green Schools program, the key to change in the home may lie in the schools. So children have been asked how they can bring their green school practices involving energy, waste, biodiversity, travel, etc. to their homes.

The Green Home scheme, introduced by An Taisce in partnership with the EPA was brought to schools across Ireland for that purpose. Parents attend meetings concerning environmental issues once a week. The initiative supports, advises and encourages households to reduce their impact on the environment and save money!

For an accessible version of this video, and associated educational resources for second level teachers, click here.

ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2012

Ireland's biggest celebration of youth ECO-Action. If you want to take part simply register online for free here.

Green Economy Is A Jobs Creation Success Story

The green economy is delivering more jobs in Northern Ireland than the motor trade, financial services sector and telecommunications combined. A new report claims the UK's general economy is predicted only to return to 2007 levels by 2014, but the green economy is tipped to grow by 40% in that time.

The 'UK Success Story' report by environmental think tank Green Alliance reveals there was a £180m investment in renewable energy in Northern Ireland during 2011/12, as revealed by Department of Energy and Climate Change figures, creating 767 jobs. And Northern Ireland is now the second largest consumer of renewable energy in the UK at 11% - lying behind Scotland at 22%.

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