HorizonsEco-friendly presents: The choice of environmentally friendly and nature-focused Christmas presents on sale in Ireland is on…Sat Dec 13 2003 - 00:00
HorizonsShutting down Sellafield Despite many reports on the dangers of an accident at the nuclear reprocessing plant at Sellafield, …Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
HorizonsAn oil well in the sky Wind energy could supply over one million homes in Ireland with electricity, delegates were told at Energy…Sat Nov 22 2003 - 00:00
HorizonsSolving the waste crisis By now, most people will have seen the Government's new shocking television advertisements warning …Sat Nov 15 2003 - 00:00
HorizonsHouse of Tomorrow: The timber-framed, two-storey house at the Ideal Homes Exhibition in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin, this weekend…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsClean air inside and out: Indoor air pollution is a greater health hazard than outdoor pollution, according to a recent report…Sat Oct 18 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsExplore the odyssey of Ireland The north of Ireland is one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world for its size…Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsRecycling the message: The third annual National Recycling Week begins on MondaySat Sept 27 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsEnergy Awareness Week Encouraging everyone to switch off appliances rather than leave them on standby and to buy the most energy…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsEveryday toxins Tens of thousands of chemicals used in everyday life have not been adequately tested, according to a recent …Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsAll at sea A golden opportunity missed was how Monica Verbeek, fisheries policy officer for Seas at Risk, the international …Sat Jul 12 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsAnimal Magic Up to 5,000 people are expected to attend Animal Magic at Castle Espie, Comber, Co Down this weekendSat Jun 28 2003 - 01:00
Offering a helping handBringing up children can leave mothers struggling and isolated. That's where local helpers comes in, writes Sylvia ThompsonMon Jun 16 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsPoison in the woods? A suspected case of poisoning from the banned pesticide, Lindane, is highlighted in the current Forestry…Sat May 10 2003 - 01:00
Health in a hurryChronic back pain: Two of the most common causes of chronic back pain are poor posture and too much sitting downMon Apr 28 2003 - 01:00
Getting in touch with your chakras?A US healer believes you can live a better life by altering your energy flow, writes Sylvia ThompsonMon Apr 21 2003 - 01:00
HorizonsThe plight of African wetlands: Invasive species are devastating Africa's wetlands, crowding out native species and costing …Sat Mar 01 2003 - 00:00
HorizonsIn Horizons this week, Sylvia Thompson writes on a Native trees book, Cetacean spotting, Hedging one's bets and a Fair trade …Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsWhales and oil: A new $12 billion ExxonMobil oil-drilling project just off Russia's Sakhalin Island will threaten the endangered…Sat Nov 23 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsGrey squirrels may be a delight to watch as they leap from tree to tree, but they are the biggest threat to re-establishing broadleaf…Sat Nov 16 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsAntarctica: Antarctica, the coldest, windiest and highest continent on Earth, is the subject of an exhibition and lecture series…Sat Nov 09 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsSaving species: Hundreds of delegates from all over the world - including Ireland - will meet in Santiago, Chile, tomorrow for…Sat Nov 02 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsSocial banking: One of Europe's most prominent social lending institutions, Triodos Bank is about to set up an office in Ireland…Sat Oct 26 2002 - 01:00
The wandering wombEndometriosis is a painful condition which affects up to 20 per cent of womenMon Sept 30 2002 - 01:00
HORIZONSIn what is a clever marketing ploy, the mobile phone company, O2 is sponsoring a free gig in Dublin's Phoenix Park tomorrow from…Sat Aug 17 2002 - 01:00
Romanzo d'infanzia (A Childhood Tale) The Ark, DublinThe opportunities for Irish children to see professional dance theatre created especially for a young audience are relatively…Wed May 22 2002 - 01:00
HorizonsHardy individuals with a passion for birds will arise before dawn tomorrow to join fellow enthusiasts in parks around the country…Sat May 11 2002 - 01:00
Native woodlands schemeHORIZONS : Foresters, ecologists and landowners are equally joyful about the new Native Woodlands Scheme.Sat May 04 2002 - 01:00
What you don't know can hurtA life-threatening diagnosis, long, arduous treatment with sickening side effects and the risk of relapseMon Mar 18 2002 - 00:00
The silent hazards of the jobJob-related stress is one of the biggest causes of illness in the EUMon Mar 04 2002 - 00:00
Healing a thorny problemPlans to regulate the alternative-healthcare system can't come soon enough for consumersMon Jan 28 2002 - 00:00
HORIZONSDo you dislike all the emphasis in modern culture on success and "making it", on getting and spending, on wealth and luxury goods…Sat Jan 19 2002 - 00:00
HorizonsIan Lumley, heritage officer, An Taisce Firstly, we would like a recognition that continued investment in roads is futile and…Sat Dec 29 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsThe National Centre for Peace and Reconciliation in Glencree, Co Wicklow, is a beautiful location for the tree planting ceremony…Sat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
Pass the ParcelAn office full of lost and unclaimed parcels is a fascinating place to base a Christmas show for childrenSat Dec 22 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsFinding it difficult to choose Christmas presents for the nature-loving or environmentally-minded friend or family member? If…Sat Dec 15 2001 - 00:00
Little Red Riding Hood goes popIf you don't have children of your own, you won't have to borrow some to accompany you to Red Riding Hood, a new musical by Paul…Wed Dec 12 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsNature enthusiasts will remember the fanfare attached to the arrival of six young golden eagles in Glenveagh National Park in…Sat Dec 08 2001 - 00:00
Food for thoughtWhether genetic or environmental factors have more bearing on intelligence is a debate that has raged for yearsMon Dec 03 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsChristmas shoppers in Dublin will have an opportunity to buy Fairtrade products such as crafts, decorations, foods and perfumes…Sat Dec 01 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsPeople's insatiable appetite for mobility is sending the world's transportation systems towards unsustainable gridlock and environmental…Sat Nov 24 2001 - 00:00
Horizons"Global warming has emerged as the greatest threat to the survival of nature and the well-being of people around the worldSat Nov 17 2001 - 00:00
Diabetes - a hidden dangerEveryone has heard of it and almost everyone knows someone who has it, yet diabetes is still a hidden diseaseMon Nov 12 2001 - 00:00
HorizonsHats off to Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) for its new campaign to tackle the litter problems in our towns and citiesSat Nov 10 2001 - 00:00
Horizons"Managing Landscape Locally" is the title of a day-long public forum in Fota House, Fota Island, Co Cork, on Friday, November…Sat Nov 03 2001 - 00:00
