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EPA Ireland
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We protect, improve and restore the Irish environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.
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    EPA Ireland
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    Feb 17, 2023
    Frogs across Ireland are emerging from hibernation and migrating to various breeding sites. The males arrive first and croak loudly & consistently to attract females. There will be a lot of frogs on the road making this perilous journey. Please be careful to not injure them! 🐸
    A photo of a green Common Frog in a body of water.
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jun 14, 2023
    Irish waters are being damaged by nitrogen from fertilisers & manures, and phosphorus from agricultural runoff & wastewater discharges. These cause an overgrowth of plants & algae, clogging up our waters and using up oxygen which harms fish & aquatic life: bit.ly/3oVYe8P
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    EPA Ireland
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    May 29, 2021
    "But tell me this, what harm if the planet heats up a degree or two?" #mattleblanc
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jun 14, 2023
    1. There was no real improvement in the quality of Irish rivers or lakes in 2022. High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus (mostly from agriculture and wastewater) are damaging Irish waters. Read EPA’s latest Water Quality Report here: bit.ly/3oVYe8P #water #waterquality
    A photo of green coloured nutrients along the Irish coast.
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    EPA Ireland
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    Dec 12, 2022
    🤢🤢🤢 alert!! Here are wet wipes & other waste material removed at an @irishwater waste water treatment plant. Remember the golden rule: You should only ever flush the Three Ps (Pee, Poo & Paper). Think before you flush! #thinkb4uflush #threePs #EPAoee
    A disgusting greying pile of wet wipes and other items that should not be flushed.
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    EPA Ireland
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    Apr 1, 2022
    Don’t be fooled by out-of-season fruit and vegetables! 🤥 With our cheat sheet, it’s easy to work out what’s in-season this month. What about experimenting with asparagus this April? We can’t wait to cook a delicious risotto! Find out more at stopfoodwaste.ie #FoodWaste
    Graphic featuring in-season fruit and vegetables in April. For example, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, leeks.
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jun 4, 2022
    We are truly spoilt for choice in June for food that’s in season and, as such, at its freshest and tastiest! 🍓 Salad is the second most wasted food in Ireland (after bread), so just serve what you’ll eat and #stopfoodwaste. #MealPrep #InSeason
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    EPA Ireland
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    Feb 3, 2023
    The EPA successfully prosecuted an individual for the unauthorised industrial extraction of peat in an area greater than 50 hectares. The EPA will take legal action against anyone carrying out industrial extraction of peat without an EPA licence.🔗 bit.ly/40saA6j
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    EPA Ireland
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    Apr 22, 2021
    1/3 EPA has identified agricultural practices as one of the main pressures responsible for the decline in water quality nationally. The agriculture sector is also responsible for approx. 33% of national greenhouse gas emissions & over 99% of national ammonia emissions. #EarthDay
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jun 14, 2023
    Nitrogen levels are too high in 40% of Irish rivers and 20% of estuaries. Nitrate levels in rivers and groundwaters increased between 2021 and 2022. Phosphorus levels are too high in 28% of rivers and 36% of lakes: bit.ly/3oVYe8P
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    EPA Ireland
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    Nov 25, 2020
    Our latest State of the Environment report shows that the outlook for Ireland’s environment is not optimistic unless we accelerate the implementation of solutions across all sectors and society. Read the full report here: bit.ly/33e5zCr #SOER2020 #environment #Ireland
    A photo of a river beside a quote from EPA Director General, Laura Burke saying: “The overall quality of Ireland’s environment is not what it should be, and the outlook is not optimistic unless we accelerate the implementation of solutions across all sectors and society.”
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jan 25, 2024
    The EPA today published Ireland’s first Climate Change Assessment Report. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change in Ireland. bit.ly/492AXTV #IrelandsClimateChangeAssessment #IrelandsClimate #ICCA
    Photo of 21 people, including authors and EPA representatives, taken in the Royal Irish Academy at the launch of the report with report branding in background
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    EPA Ireland
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    Apr 6, 2022
    This year’s Climate Prize goes to... Hari Pranavam, Kimi Alcantara, Conall O Brien and Rameem Siqquidi from Saint Eunan’s College, Co. Donegal (@SaintEunans). This prize is awarded to the entry that best addresses the climate crisis. Congratulations! 👏 #TSOYS
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    EPA Ireland
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    Nov 18, 2022
    Climate Change’s Four Irelands are: The Doubtful aren't sure it's happening, The Cautious don't think it'll directly affect them, The Concerned see it as a serious issue, not an immediate threat & The Alarmed see #climatechange as a real & immediate threat bit.ly/3OgVvin