‘Code red for humanity’: UN secretary general responds to climate reportScientists and campaigners call for urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissionsMon Aug 09 2021 - 09:00
Government greenlights new agri-food strategy despite criticismFood Vision 2030 report sets out roadmap for sustainable expansion of sectorTue Aug 03 2021 - 13:11
Common crane chicks born in Ireland for first time in 300 yearsBaby birds have not been spotted recently and may not have survived, Bord na Móna saysMon Aug 02 2021 - 14:02
Climate litigation ‘domino effect’ to ensure accountability, IIEA saysMajority of cases taken result in better climate regulations, authors of study sayMon Aug 02 2021 - 10:20
Creating Our Future: ‘National brainstorm’ to identify areas for future researchGovernment-backed initiative seeks ideas from public to help form a better IrelandWed Jul 28 2021 - 13:50
Q&A: What role does climate change play in recent extreme weather events?From blistering heatwaves to unprecedented flooding – it’s already proving to be a summer of extremesTue Jul 27 2021 - 07:48
President signs Climate Bill, triggering carbon budget processIreland ‘set on a legally-binding path to net-zero emissions by 2050’Fri Jul 23 2021 - 15:36
Floating wind energy can make Ireland ‘renewable superpower’Wind Energy Ireland calls for devices in our waters to kickstart ‘new industrial sector’Fri Jul 23 2021 - 05:05
Trinity study discovers genetic mutation behind incurable childhood cancerCalls for immediate clinical human trials with view to developing new drugThu Jul 22 2021 - 16:12
Failure to convene citizens’ assembly on biodiversity criticisedTo delay further ‘long-fingers an existential crisis’, warns Climate Case IrelandTue Jul 20 2021 - 18:21
Q&A: How does the Delta surge differ from the previous Covid waves?The young at greater risk and effects may be seen more in long Covid symptoms than deathsFri Jul 16 2021 - 18:43
Late changes to Climate Bill undermine its thrust, claim environmental groupsClimate scientist claims independent advisory council undermined by amendmentsThu Jul 15 2021 - 19:12
Bord na Móna planning 885 new jobs in the midlandsFirm says it will be able to supply a third of Irish homes with renewable energy by 2030Thu Jul 15 2021 - 13:17
Q&A: How will the EU climate plan affect Ireland?Fit for 55 package will lead to systemic changes in energy, transport and agricultureWed Jul 14 2021 - 17:12
Ventilation a key to controlling Covid spread, expert saysIncreasing airflow in buildings and using CO2 monitors recommended to curb spreadSun Jul 11 2021 - 18:43
Minister introduces Climate Bill amendment for clarity on agriculture ‘carbon removals’Landmark legislation set to be passed before summer recessFri Jul 09 2021 - 18:08
Covid-19 originated naturally and not in lab, virologists concludeMultiple opportunities existed in Wuhan animal markets for ‘spillover into humans’Thu Jul 08 2021 - 19:11
North America’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ without climate changeLytton’s 49.6 degrees lie far outside historically observed range, scientists sayWed Jul 07 2021 - 23:00
Efforts to protect vast areas of Antarctica to get significant EU boostEuropean Parliament to support global effort to arrest biodiversity loss in critical ecosystemWed Jul 07 2021 - 18:33
Fast-charging electric vehicle hub opens on M7 in Co KildareFacility offers six-minute charging times allowing for up to 100km rangeWed Jul 07 2021 - 16:43
Recent studies suggest Covid-19 evolved in natureProminent scientists claim there is no evidence to support theory Covid-19 leaked from China laboratoryTue Jul 06 2021 - 17:09
Bantry Bay green energy facility to be one of largest of type in worldPlant has potential to reduce Irish carbon emissions by 2.4 million tonnes per yearTue Jul 06 2021 - 12:20
Nature+Energy project to benefit vicinities of wind farmsExperts to use natural capital accounting as tool to integrate nature into decision-makingMon Jul 05 2021 - 20:55
Funding of €40 million for North-South research announcedCollaborative cross-border projects between third level researchers to be prioritisedMon Jul 05 2021 - 15:30
You don’t have to look far to explain the heatwave – it’s climate changeExceptionally high temperatures so far north ‘impossible without human influence’Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:00
Altered Climate Bill marks role of farmers in capturing and storing carbonChange follows Minister’s acceptance of amendments proposed at committee stage in SeanadFri Jul 02 2021 - 17:43
Ireland set for ‘biggest marine governance reform in a century’Framework will provide greater certainty for investors in Irish offshore wind resourcesThu Jul 01 2021 - 20:40
Vital seagrass beds being ‘overwhelmed by invasive alien seaweed’ – Coastwatch warnsSeagrass is a vital habitat for many marine species and acts as a ‘blue carbon’ storeWed Jun 30 2021 - 21:59
CAP deal will let State become world leader in sustainable food production, Minister saysIrish farmers will increasingly receive EU payments based on environmental resultsWed Jun 30 2021 - 17:47
Irish businesses need to wake up to climate risk reality, COP26 event toldUK private sector is global leader in achieving carbon neutrality, KPMG executive saysWed Jun 30 2021 - 06:00
Renewables set to save Irish consumers €180m, energy report findsBaringa report says it is ‘endgame’ for fossil fuels in Irish electricity systemWed Jun 30 2021 - 04:30
EPA report says 54% of septic tank systems failed inspection in 2020Septic tanks not built and operated properly can contaminate household wells or cause pollution due to run-off into waterwaysWed Jun 30 2021 - 01:00
Radical overhaul of marine planning to begin with draft Bill this weekScale-up of marine protected areas (MPAs) follows criticism of ‘snail’s pace’ of progressMon Jun 28 2021 - 20:59
Irish farmers claim CAP deal agreed in Brussels ‘potentially disastrous’Birdwatch Ireland says provisional deal ignores science on environmental degradationFri Jun 25 2021 - 19:35
Wicklow County Council fails to acquire access to land leading to popular beachMagheramore beach site sells for €700,000 at three times the asking priceFri Jun 25 2021 - 17:56
Farmers join climate activists in protest to ‘safeguard family farms’Coalition accused of encouraging growth at expense of environment and small farmersFri Jun 25 2021 - 17:05
Farmers could receive carbon storage payment under land use plans – RyanIreland could play ‘catalytic role’ in helping countries decarbonise, EPA conference toldFri Jun 25 2021 - 12:46
Irish public shows strong support for political action on climate, conference toldMajor international survey shows Irish people to be among the most informed on crisisThu Jun 24 2021 - 22:27
Call for establishment of constitutional protection for environmentClimate Case Ireland has urged politicians to act observation by Chief JusticeThu Jun 24 2021 - 12:26
Q&A: What would scaled-up climate actions mean for your carbon-intensive lifestyle?Without immediate action Ireland has no hope of meeting 2030 carbon reduction targetsTue Jun 22 2021 - 21:50
EPA calls for ‘immediate increase’ in pace of emissions reductionsSignificant additional measures needed to meet latest 2030 targets, agency saysTue Jun 22 2021 - 06:35
Reuse, repair, recycle: ‘Circular economy’ legislation set to have huge impactEverything will have to change utterly if Ireland is to deal with its waste crisisSat Jun 19 2021 - 05:00
Covid has set back efforts to support climate action in developing countries – MinisterIreland leads OECD efforts to enhance climate finance provisions at COP26Fri Jun 18 2021 - 09:51
Q and A: What are the implications of the Climate Bill?Legislation clears a major hurdle by getting through the Dáil, but at what cost?Thu Jun 17 2021 - 14:26
Scientists unearth woodlice cousins that roamed Ireland 360m years agoResearchers built picture from fossil of oxyuropoda found in Co Kilkenny in 1908Wed Jun 16 2021 - 10:40
Cap reform talks at critical stage, says MinisterMcConalogue reiterates demand for maximum flexibility on funding pot for member statesTue Jun 15 2021 - 21:35
Government signals radical changes for waste and recyclingCabinet approves heads of Circular Economy Bill to cut food waste and boost separationTue Jun 15 2021 - 21:31
Politicians urged to ‘bite the bullet’ and reduce size of Irish livestock sectorClimate action committee told farmers have few technical options to cut methane emissionsTue Jun 15 2021 - 20:22
G7 leaders agree measures on climate and nature but is it enough?David Attenborough tells summit world is within 10 years of dangerous tipping pointsSun Jun 13 2021 - 18:04
G7 countries accused of prioritising military spending over climate actionExtinction Rebellion Ireland stage protests calling on leaders to address rising sea levelsSat Jun 12 2021 - 13:33
