One in five migratory species under protection at risk of extinction, UN report finds New UN assessment finds nearly all listed species of fish are facing ‘high risk of extinction’Mon Feb 12 2024 - 13:07
Ireland set to meet 2025 target of €225m in aid for climate-vulnerable countries, says TánaisteBulk of funding to support developing countries in adapting to inevitable negative impacts from global warmingFri Feb 02 2024 - 06:00
What is the Mercosur trade deal, and what would it mean for Irish farmers?Q&A: the most controversial part of the deal was the 99,000 tonnes of South American beef to be allowed into the European market every yearThu Feb 01 2024 - 20:34
Green Party accused of facilitating fossil fuel expansion as exploration licence off west coast extendedExtension of Europa Oil & Gas licence to 2026 of enables exploration of Inishkea gas field, estimated to be larger than the Corrib fieldThu Feb 01 2024 - 20:30
Deposit return scheme operators Re-turn say first day teething problems were anticipated‘Under no circumstances will consumers pay a deposit and not be entitled to reimbursement’, company says following complaintsThu Feb 01 2024 - 18:02
‘Less litter, less waste’: new deposit return scheme starts for recycling plastic bottles, aluminium cans Scheme aims to tackle large volumes of single-use drinking containers dumped every dayThu Feb 01 2024 - 14:06
Biomethane would replace 10% of gas supply under new plansDraft strategy sets objective to scale up indigenously-produced biomethane to 5.7 terawatt hours annually by 2030Thu Feb 01 2024 - 06:00
WMO confirms verification of new continental European temperature record of 48.8 degreesTemperature high in Sicily during the summer heatwave of 2021 is a ‘snapshot of our current climate’, says WMO specialistTue Jan 30 2024 - 16:06
Hitting offshore wind energy targets may be worth €38 billion to economy but skills shortages must be addressed - report ‘Development of our offshore wind resources is a key objective for Government’Tue Jan 30 2024 - 06:08
Rotterdam and Shannon Foynes ports plan green hydrogen supply chain to ContinentAgreement aims to maximise offshore wind resources off Ireland’s west coast and Rotterdam’s supply chain expertiseMon Jan 29 2024 - 05:00
Dublin city to get real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas levels in new projectInnovative monitoring project to identify emissions hotspots and provide real-time data on carbon dioxide, methane and air qualityFri Jan 26 2024 - 19:40
Ireland’s big climate change challenge set out in stark detail in unprecedented assessmentFindings of 23 Irish climate and energy experts emphasise reaching at least net-zero carbon dioxide and cutting greenhouse gas emissionsThu Jan 25 2024 - 18:51
Ireland can reduce impact of extreme climate events by transforming economy, experts suggest Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment is ‘first comprehensive assessment of the state of knowledge on climate threat to Ireland’Thu Jan 25 2024 - 13:30
Biodiversity action plan Q&A: How bad is Irish nature loss and can we turn the tide?Every species category of Irish native plant and animal is under threat, and too many of our freshwater bodies are tainted by pollutionThu Jan 25 2024 - 00:01
Ireland’s national parks to be expanded under 194-point biodiversity action planAll public bodies now legally required to integrate biodiversity into plans and policiesThu Jan 25 2024 - 00:01
Subvention for large energy users introduced after 2008 crash was renewed every year despite charging error - committee hearsSenator Lynn Boylan (SF) questions why subvention was continued after financial crash had endedTue Jan 23 2024 - 16:24
Majority support energy infrastructure projects if they provide local jobs and support communities – surveyLow EV ownership due mainly to cost concerns, while only one in five are interested in switching to an electric vehicle in next five yearsSat Jan 20 2024 - 15:30
Annual investment by Government in R&D tops €1bn for first time‘We must continue to give R&D funding sufficient priority to ensure Ireland remains a strong innovation leader,’ say Simon HarrisThu Jan 18 2024 - 19:56
Weather Q&A: Why is it so cold in Ireland right now?Weather this January has contrasted with mild preceding winters, the latter probably a result of climate changeThu Jan 18 2024 - 16:26
EU agrees directive banning misleading use of environmental claims on many productsTerms such as ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘biodegradable’ to be banned unless proved by an authorityWed Jan 17 2024 - 14:04
Limerick student wins top young scientist exhibition prize for AI-related projectSeán O’Sullivan designed software which isolates writing styles to allow authentication of authorshipFri Jan 12 2024 - 21:07
The ‘wastes’ opening the door to a sustainable future on show at BT Young Scientist ExhibitionAlmost a eureka moment for Derry girls who succeed in recovering lithium from used batteriesThu Jan 11 2024 - 20:40
Primary pupils conduct ‘human versus AI’ test and investigate fast fashion and weather forecast accuracyThe BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition marks its 60th anniversary this weekThu Jan 11 2024 - 12:55
AI for benefit of students and a fruit box prolonging shelf life showcased at BT Young Scientist ExhibitionLego gender bias has implications for those who will go on to study technology and engineering, project concludesWed Jan 10 2024 - 20:32
Human trafficking investigation after migrants found in container at Rosslare HarbourTwo children and 12 adult migrants had to ‘cut hole in container as they struggled to breathe’Wed Jan 10 2024 - 17:57
President criticises use of science and technology advances ‘as tools of war and destruction’Higgins opens BT Young Scientist & Technology exhibition with call for regulation of AI and better gender balance in StemWed Jan 10 2024 - 16:21
Young Scientist gears up for its 60th year with AI, diversity and mental health under the microscopeModern concerns dominate at long-running exhibition which has fuelled Ireland’s development, organiser saysWed Jan 10 2024 - 06:00
Hottest year in Ireland and rest of world could be surpassed again as El Nino peaksLast year shattered global temperature record with the largest jump ever recordedWed Jan 10 2024 - 06:00
If world is to decarbonise, climate policy must be just and deploy new framework, researchers suggestClimate justice is about ‘how we transition to cleaner ways of living, different impacts on various groups of people’Mon Jan 08 2024 - 10:00
Ireland’s young scientists experience first-hand development and climate challenges facing ZambiaBTYSTE development award winners visit communities and Irish aid projectsThu Jan 04 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s wind farms: Why 2024 is a critical year in moving towards renewable energyIf Ireland is to deliver on 2030 targets, this year is crucial and that requires joined up thinking and converting policy into actionWed Jan 03 2024 - 05:10
How are storms named and is Ireland seeing more than before?Storms are occurring with a frequency unprecedented since storm naming began in 2015Tue Jan 02 2024 - 05:00
Public strongly supports aviation tax to address climate impacts, poll findsFriends of the Irish Environment director says findings are ‘a welcome sign’Thu Dec 28 2023 - 17:33
New antibody treatment for RSV in infants highly effective in reducing hospitalisationsCall to extend immunisation programme for babies based on trial outcome in UK, France and GermanyThu Dec 28 2023 - 13:45
Irish Climate Report 2023: This year to be the warmest on record, says Met ÉireannOctober was the second wettest month of the year with Cork Airport reaching its highest rainfall at 222% of monthly averageThu Dec 28 2023 - 12:07
Climate change: Planned actions show ship of State finally turning to tackle challengeThe Government’s 2024 climate action plan contains four key drivers aimed at halving carbon emissions by 2030Thu Dec 21 2023 - 09:53
Climate plan: Ireland’s emissions peak despite growing economy and rising populationMinister for Climate Eamon Ryan says Irish people and the economy are ‘starting to go green’Wed Dec 20 2023 - 21:15
New climate plan lacks bold actions needed to tackle crisis, says environmental groupCoalition leaders shying away from political courage climate action needs as election looms, says Friends of the EarthWed Dec 20 2023 - 20:26
As Cop28 closed with a standing ovation, one country remained seatedIt was the first time in almost 30 years fossil fuels were forced into the decision text. Here’s how it happenedSat Dec 16 2023 - 06:00
Six key takeaways from Cop28: what did we learn about our overheating world? The difficulties facing the world in responding to the climate crisis are now clearer as are the opportunities from decarbonising the planetThu Dec 14 2023 - 18:00
Cop28: World welcomes ‘historic’ agreement on shift away from fossil fuels, but climate campaigners remain scepticalCompromise deal reached at UN climate talks in Dubai is ‘certainly not perfect, but it’s a significant step forward for the world,’ says Eamon RyanWed Dec 13 2023 - 22:20
Coalition of the willing prevails on fossil fuel issue at Cop28Summit sent a clear signal on ending use of fossil fuels but it remains to be seen if the worst offenders will pivot at the required scale to decarboniseWed Dec 13 2023 - 19:30
Cop28 deal on shelving fossil fuels falls short ‘without people power’ ‘Litany of loopholes’ identified by small island states most vulnerable to global warming, claim Friends of the EarthWed Dec 13 2023 - 17:51
Cop28: Climate summit approves deal to transition away from fossil fuelsClimate deal approved by almost 200 countries is ‘historic package’ of measures, says Cop 28 presidentWed Dec 13 2023 - 13:34
Cop28 deal ‘falls short’ by not committing to full phase-out of fossil fuels, says Mary RobinsonClimate groups raise concerns over need to fund transition from dirty to clean energy in developing countriesWed Dec 13 2023 - 11:24
‘High ambition coalition’ join forces with EU in attempt to rescue Cop28 climate talksNegotiations stalled as proposed text issued quickly rejected because of weak language on phasing out fossil fuelsTue Dec 12 2023 - 17:15
Cop28 explainer: The fossil fuel impasseCountries battle to save climate deal after row over ending fossil fuelsTue Dec 12 2023 - 11:18
Cop28: Australia, US and UK say they won’t sign draft agreement as opposition to UAE proposal hardensProposed decision would be ‘death certificate’ for small islandsTue Dec 12 2023 - 07:37
Cop28 thrown into crisis as ‘weak’ draft decision text rejected by EU and other countriesMinister for Environment Eamon Ryan says all references to phasing out fossil fuels were excised from previous iteration and replaced by vague languageMon Dec 11 2023 - 20:29
Young climate activist from the Amazon thanks Ireland for opportunity to participate in Cop28Taiss (13) is youngest delegate at UN climate gathering in DubaiMon Dec 11 2023 - 16:07
