Impact of human land use ‘comparable to climate effects’ in determining survival of plantsLeading cause of biodiversity loss and ecosystem change down to way humans exploit land, notes global studyTue Jul 04 2023 - 17:32
World Meteorological Organisation says El Niño likely to trigger extreme weather events this yearAlert issued to governments to mobilise preparations to limit impacts on lives, livelihoods and ecosystemsTue Jul 04 2023 - 07:00
Habitats directive: Gross policy failure leaves Ireland’s most prized natural possessions at riskAnalysis: European Court’s finding on our failure to implement habitats directive an indication of gross policy failureThu Jun 29 2023 - 19:00
‘A damning indictment’: European court finds Ireland failed to implement EU habitats directiveDecision ‘a damning indictment of Ireland’s failure to protect nature’, IWT saysThu Jun 29 2023 - 12:21
Background hum in the cosmos: astrophysicists hail ‘the start of something big’ Trinity College scientists help to open new frontier in research of the universeThu Jun 29 2023 - 05:00
Superconductor breakthrough at UCC could be significant for future of quantum computing Scientists confirm crucial characteristic of new material which could open way to functional quantum computersWed Jun 28 2023 - 16:10
Ireland needs to spend €55m by 2030 to protect 30% of marine area - report‘We need to be ambitious and act with urgency if we’re to protect our most valuable resource’Wed Jun 28 2023 - 00:00
Delays fixing faulty septic tanks threaten human health and water courses, EPA saysNumber of inspections in Clare, Waterford and Offaly ‘well below requirements’Tue Jun 27 2023 - 23:55
Business sector needs more support from Government to hit sustainability goals - Concern Government should seek updates on actions by sector to progress SDGs, report suggestsTue Jun 27 2023 - 05:00
The sea is unusually warm off Irish coasts. We should be worriedOne swimmer off the west coast described the water as ‘heavenly’ but the underlying reality is starkSat Jun 24 2023 - 05:00
Countries in debt distress thrown financial lifeline at climate summit Significant support for shipping tax at Paris gathering but critics say measures are insufficientFri Jun 23 2023 - 18:37
FoodCloud launches new strategy aimed at reducing food waste on island of IrelandNot-for-profit plans to double volume of redistributed food to 5,100 tonnes per year by 2025Fri Jun 23 2023 - 00:01
Science writing under the microscope at this year’s Robert Boyle Summer SchoolFestival in Waterford includes ‘Boyle-in Points’ game show hosted by RTÉ'S Cathal Murray, and songs and science from UlyssesThu Jun 22 2023 - 18:55
Where are leading Irish companies on decarbonising and embracing sustainability?Top 1000: Business transformation to reduce emissions and increase resilience still lags behindThu Jun 22 2023 - 06:00
State wildlife agency to play ‘stronger role in protecting nature’Six new directorates put in place with staff increased to 471 – progress report confirmsThu Jun 22 2023 - 00:01
Europe is not a ‘safe haven’ from climate breakdown, expert warnsCrop failure and heat exposure one of many risks facing the Continent, Dublin conference toldWed Jun 21 2023 - 05:00
Higher temperatures and more frequent warm summer nights predicted for Ireland, says Met ÉireannTranslate project provides unique climate projections to support climate adaptation and mitigationTue Jun 20 2023 - 21:17
Climate crisis was predicted, but global warming is now entering uncharted territoryTemperatures have accelerated to record-setting levels this month over much of the planetMon Jun 19 2023 - 13:21
Climate change is scarring Europe, and southern countries most of allA joint UN-EU report finds Europe was 2.3 degrees above the pre-industrial average for 2022, but renewables offer hopeMon Jun 19 2023 - 13:00
Ireland consistently in favour of nature restoration law, Ryan says - as critical European Parliament vote loomsRejection of law at Thursday’s vote would be a big blow to the European green dealWed Jun 14 2023 - 02:00
Unacceptably high pollution in Irish rivers and lakes due to human activities, says EPAExcessive nutrient levels in Irish waters need to be addressed by farming sector and Uisce Éireann, report saysTue Jun 13 2023 - 23:55
Data centres Q&A: How big a drain are they on Ireland’s energy grid?A typical large data centre near the M50 is probably consuming as much electricity as Kilkenny cityTue Jun 13 2023 - 05:00
Energy independence summit to examine how Ireland can harness renewable resources, Taoiseach says‘Our children need us to address climate ... and deserve the right to grow up in a natural world that is not being torn apart,’ says Eamon RyanMon Jun 12 2023 - 17:49
Tackling cold homes and fossil fuel heating in homes should be budget priorities, say NGOs Social, environmental and voluntary organisations highlight ‘unprecedented crisis’ ahead of national economic dialogueMon Jun 12 2023 - 00:15
Climate target ‘overshoot’ raises risk of legal actions and massive financial penaltiesQ&A: Carbon budgets, EPA projections and their implications explainedSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:05
Ireland further off-track on climate targets than EPA calculations, experts warnAn Taisce analysis urges emergency actions due to gap between climate ambition and facts as excess emissions not being factored into subsequent carbon budgetsSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
Global emissions at all-time high and set to cause ‘unprecedented’ warming, scientists warn‘At no point should we throw up our hands in despair. Every saved emission is a reduced climate impact’Fri Jun 09 2023 - 06:00
Al Gore calls for scaling-up of marine protected areas in Irish watersLoss of ocean biodiversity has serious consequences for humanity, Fair Seas conference toldThu Jun 08 2023 - 20:30
Global emissions at ‘all-time high’ causing unprecedented rate of global warming, scientists warnLatest data from leading Irish and UK climatologists coincides with climate negotiations in advance of ‘global stocktake’ at Cop28Thu Jun 08 2023 - 09:01
Survey indicates strong support for enhanced protection of Irish marine ecosystemsSome 39% of people believe Irish seas are healthy, while 62% believe they have worsened in the past decadeThu Jun 08 2023 - 06:01
ESB switch from coal to oil at Moneypoint power plant could drive up emissions, environmental group warnsFriends of the Earth says Ireland risks getting locked into ‘dirty, expensive future’ due to continued dependence on fossil fuelsWed Jun 07 2023 - 15:14
Sewage discharge into Nenagh river shut off by Uisce Éireann after EPA inspectionAnglers and other locals highlighted threat to waterway from ‘unauthorised’ wastewater treatment plantWed Jun 07 2023 - 12:10
Spring 2023 hotter and rainier than average across most parts of the StateSeason finished ‘very dry’ with totals below long-term average everywhere in MayTue Jun 06 2023 - 18:28
Members of public asked to help spot one of Ireland’s most elusive mammals – the otterNational Parks & Wildlife Service leading latest survey of protect speciesTue Jun 06 2023 - 10:53
Ireland’s climate measures will ‘take time to bear fruit’, Tánaiste says in wake of negative EPA projectionsTaoiseach denies Ireland is ‘conceding’ it will miss 2030 climate pledge by wide marginFri Jun 02 2023 - 11:53
Cracks in Ireland’s climate policy are becoming clear with widening gaps between targets and realityClimate crisis: Carbon budgets supposed to impose discipline through legally-adopted ceilings are highly unlikely to do their jobFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Ireland to miss 2030 climate targets by wide margin, EPA predictsLatest projections suggest all sectors agriculture, industry, electricity and transport on course to miss targetsFri Jun 02 2023 - 00:00
Irish geneticists discover how some species may have survived mass extinction‘Whole genome duplication’ process generates raw material for mutations – and evolution – so species can re-emergeThu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Irish economy powering ahead, and with it greenhouse gas emissionsNew CSO data indicates only modest decoupling of rising emissions from increasing economic activity since 2010 - with the latter forging ahead while overall Irish emissions continue to rise.Thu Jun 01 2023 - 05:00
Ireland and Germany sign declaration on green hydrogen production‘If Ireland can harness the opportunities offered by hydrogen, we can achieve zero-carbon, secure energy system and become an energy exporter’ - Eamon RyanWed May 31 2023 - 20:29
UCC student wins 2023 Mary Mulvihill Award for digital essay on future of energyFourth year student Ayomide Ajani’s work scoops top prize of €2,000 in science media competitionWed May 31 2023 - 19:01
RTÉ television programmes should reveal their carbon footprint, says Eamon RyanMinister says he does not have an issue with new Late Late host Patrick Kielty commuting every week from London to Dublin to present showTue May 23 2023 - 05:16
Glenasmole restoration plan will use nature to boost water quality and cut Dodder flood risk Acquisition of 2,000-hectare site from Nama enables river-catchment conservation approach for first timeMon May 22 2023 - 19:30
Limiting global warming ‘would save billions from a dangerously hot Earth’Unchanged climate policies would leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to hazardous temperatures by 2100, according to global studyMon May 22 2023 - 16:04
The sturgeon – Ireland’s lost ‘dinosaur fish’ - should be reintroduced to Irish waters, say conservation groupsGovernment has been asked to study feasibility of reintroducing long-lost migratory fish that would benefit other species in Irish seas and riversFri May 19 2023 - 01:00
Tackling climate crisis offers ‘incredible opportunity’ to bring many health benefits, conference toldSuccess hinges on the way people are reached with the simple message that ‘healthy environments support healthy lives’Wed May 17 2023 - 17:58
Global temperatures set to reach new records by 2027, UN body warnsWorld Meteorological Organisation predicts temporary breach of critical Paris Agreement thresholdWed May 17 2023 - 10:11
Dodder greenway may require purchase of some golf course land, Milltown meeting toldEamon Ryan outlines stretch routed through property owned by Milltown Golf Club that would help link Grand Canal docks to the Bohernabreena reservoirsWed May 17 2023 - 06:00
UN environment body sets out route to achieve 80% reduction in plastic pollution by 2040‘The way we produce, use and dispose of plastics is polluting ecosystems, creating risks for human health and destabilising the climate’Tue May 16 2023 - 11:00
Irish food system ‘fuelling premature death and disability’ due to diet-related diseases – reportLack of policies cause ‘ultra-processed foods and excessive red and processed meat’ to dominateTue May 16 2023 - 09:00
