Blue Ireland are fighting the good fight to help protect Irish ecosystems while also pushing for our transition away from fossil-fuel dependency
Dublin Bay ecosystems support red-listed species such as kittiwakes. Photo: Getty
Ireland’s need to transition away from fossil fuel dependency is clear – but it is important that valuable habitats and ecosystems are not lost in the process, says Val Freeman, a scientist and founding member of Blue Ireland CLG.
Blue Ireland is a coalition of citizens’ groups who have come together with a goal of protecting key marine ecosystems, in light of government plans for major offshore wind development around the Irish coast.