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CoolPartners 033 and 034 Announced This Week To Celebrate Earth Day
This week we are doing a very special reveal for Earth day. Its time we all got active in doing our bit for the planet we call home! What are you planning on doing this Friday? Let us know, It could be as simple as cycling to work......... This Thursday we are 033, This Earth Day we are 034
Seakel Fire & Security Sponsor Salesian Secondary College Funraiser Cycle
Earlier this week, Seakel Fire & Security (CoolPartner 002) sponsored the annual fundraiser with Salesian College which was raising funds for SVP / Ukraine.
Enerpower Announced As CoolPartner 032
Today we are 032 - A very big welcome to Enerpower who join our CoolPartner Community today 14.04.22
Enerpower is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, through innovation, pushing the boundaries in sustainable self-sufficiency for commercial and industrial sectors, benefiting future generations.
Solar Evolution Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
Congratulations to Solar Evolution (CoolPartner 012) which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary today.
The Growth of Electric Vehicles and our Tesla Road Trip to Cloudforest One
According to the SEAI, at the end of 2021 – there were 45,000 electric vehicles in Ireland. As well as this, new electric cars registration has tripled in the last three years (8,646 in 2021 compared to 4,013 in 2020 and 3,444 in 2019).
In January 2022, New electric car registrations reached their highest month on record with 2,714 registered in January 2022, which is an +178% increase from January 2021. This move towards electric vehicles has been in the pipeline for many years as individuals & businesses have sought ways to reduce their carbon footprint in the face of the major climate crisis we face.
The Birch Tree
In Celtic times, the Birch tree was a symbol of love, with Birch branches frequently being placed above cradles in order to protect the baby within. Birch was also known to symbolise renewal and purification. Commonly known as a ‘Pioneering Tree’, Birch is seen as an opportunist which takes over areas that have been abandoned or have been newly cleared. This was how it spread across Ireland thousands of years ago.
Cloudforests March Sports Round-Up
March was a busy one for all of our community teams. There was great success all around with our Shelbourne Academy Teams. While at the Cloudforests Endurance Team, there was some wet & mucky training going on.
Cloudforests Climate Change Page Has Been Launched
Climate projections for the next century indicate changes in wind speeds and storm tracks; increased likelihood of river and coastal flooding; changes in the distribution of plant and animal species and in the timing of lifecycle events of native species; water stress for crops, pressure on water supply and adverse impacts on water quality and negative impacts on human health and wellbeing.
These Aren’t The Trees You’re Looking For - Sitka Spruce
We know what you’re thinking...
“Sitka Spruce?! That’s a non-native tree, why is there Sitka Spruce in your forests?”
Well, today, we’re going to answer that question by laying out some facts, dispelling some myths, and telling you how powerful a tool the Sitka Spruce can be in making planet earth cool.
Happy International Women’s Day
Today is an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements and call for gender equality.
At Cloudforest, we would like to say thank you to all the women who are passionate about our mission and who are supporting us in our fight to #makeplanetearthcool.
Cloudforests Endurance Team Reveal Their Brand New Kit
It was an exciting weekend for the Cloudforests Endurance Team (The End Team) as they announced their new kit for the season ahead.
The design of the kit consists of a lovely grey & green jersey, with the Endurance Team logo on the back and front, with black cycling shorts with the logo on the side.
Shoe Rack Announced As CoolPartner 028
Today we are 028 - A very big welcome to Shoe Rack who joins our CoolPartner Community today 03.03.22