A year of devastating climate firsts, a dispiriting outcome to Cop29 and elections where climate was off the radar
Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency
‘It’s distressing’: Gardaí investigating theft of two beehives with thousands of Irish honeybees in Wicklow
The hives were worth between €1,200 and €1,600, according to beekeeper Bruce Copeland
New government should ensure proposed LNG plant in Shannon estuary does not proceed, Friends of the Earth says
‘It would be highly reckless on climate and economic grounds for the project to be approved in light of latest information’
People see benefits of climate action but often prefer to keep status quo, research bulletin finds
ESRI pinpoints blockages to collective action in addressing climate crisis
Strong political leadership required immediately to bring carbon budgets into line, Climate Council warns
Government must take crucial step to ‘phase out harmful fossil fuels as early as 2039′
Data centre boom under AI growth in Ireland threatening climate targets, report warns
Friends of the Earth calls for ‘moratorium on new data centres and expansion of existing ones until robust legislative framework is in place’
Analysis: What next for climate policy now the Greens are out of government?
A campaign where the main parties downplayed climate issues and shunned hard choices bodes ill for ambitious climate policies in the next programme for government
Waterford election 2024 results live: David Cullinane elected, with second SF seat for Conor McGuinness
Latest updates from the Waterford count centre with four seats up for grabs
Waterford: Mary Butler (FF)
Fianna Fáil TD has been Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People since July 2020
Jet stream that affects Ireland’s weather is seeing increased ‘wobbles’. Here’s what that may mean
US scientists who completed first global map of extreme heatwaves say striking new phenomenon is emerging across the planet
Independent Waterford TD apologises for displaying election message on Waterford hospital building
Matt Shanahan apologises after initially defending the laser display