ESB ready for green pivot with Moneypoint renewable energy hubCo Clare station is ‘ideally placed’ to use offshore wind for generation of gasSat Apr 10 2021 - 05:55
EU funding of meat and dairy promotions ‘irresponsible’ – GreenpeaceSpending ‘at odds’ with climate as 78% of Ireland’s funded ads targeted agricultureFri Apr 09 2021 - 06:00
Moneypoint power station to become major base for renewable energyPartnership with Equinor will see 1.4GW offshore wind farm using floating technologyFri Apr 09 2021 - 05:55
Restoring peatlands would improve water quality, report findsTransforming bogs could reduce CO2 emissions and improve biodiversity, Water Forum saysWed Apr 07 2021 - 20:53
Q&A: Where do we stand with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine?The European Medicines Agency has said there is a possible link to unusual blood clotsWed Apr 07 2021 - 20:33
Record number of IRC awards connecting researchers and community/voluntary organisationsGovernment departments and agencies also fund innovative research under New Foundations schemeWed Apr 07 2021 - 18:00
Most Irish business will undergo radical change as economy decarbonises - HarrisOver 1,000 companies to be supported in five-year Climate Ready initiativeWed Apr 07 2021 - 14:06
Runners collect 174 bags of roadside rubbish in pandemic clean-upKildare running club found littering and illegal dumping ‘really got out of hand’Tue Apr 06 2021 - 02:31
Greenpeace warns European Commission on nuclear energy classificationMove follows scientific expert group’s conclusion that ‘the fuel qualifies as sustainable’ under green investmentsMon Apr 05 2021 - 17:43
Setting the course for net-zero emissions by 2050The quicker the transition is begun, the sooner benefits can emerge in terms of cleaner energy, less air pollution and nature under less stressFri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00
Little-by-little steps: how Irish business goes about changeNew initiative aims to help companies align carbon-reduction efforts with Paris AgreementFri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00
No evidence for restricting AstraZeneca use, says European Medicines AgencyEMA responds after Germany joined countries limiting Covid-19 vaccine to older peopleWed Mar 31 2021 - 21:11
Net-zero economy only possible if nations come together, IEA summit hears‘I don’t want to be the scold,’ says US climate envoy John KerryWed Mar 31 2021 - 16:40
Gas needed to ensure continuity of electricity supply as State decarbonises – reportIAE study identifies risks in transition to renewable electricityWed Mar 31 2021 - 12:59
Report shows how Ireland can deliver ‘net-zero energy system by 2050’UCC energy institute predicts wind will replace oil as dominant energy sourceWed Mar 31 2021 - 01:00
Farmers in smart farming project identified 9% cut in carbon emissionsLink between animal numbers, fertiliser use and deteriorating water ‘must be broken’ – EPATue Mar 30 2021 - 21:34
Will rapid work-based Covid testing soon become the norm?Lateral flow tests facilitate greater opening up but reliability issue has to be factored inTue Mar 30 2021 - 09:23
Timely and simple actions key to protecting pollinators, says botanistAll-Ireland plan focuses on protecting rare, at-risk species, like the Great Yellow BumblebeeMon Mar 29 2021 - 17:59
Global carbon emissions risk rebounding this year, IEA warnsDetails of global ‘net-zero’ summit announced in advance of COP26 gatheringMon Mar 29 2021 - 17:06
Center Parcs wins 2020 Wood Awards Ireland for innovative use of different woodsAwards celebrate timber in design and aim to acknowledge excellence in wood usage and innovationSat Mar 27 2021 - 14:46
Give me a crash course in . . . carbon budgetsThis week’s Climate Bill is the platform for unprecedented climate action over the coming decadesFri Mar 26 2021 - 09:00
Government proposals on climate action must be ‘inclusive’Environmental coalition calls for extra effort to involve rural and underrepresented peopleThu Mar 25 2021 - 16:28
Climate Bill: Implementation critical, warns environment coalitionFarmers call on Government to acknowledge sector’s efforts to improve carbon efficiencyWed Mar 24 2021 - 20:36
What happens next on Climate Bill in build-up to Ireland’s first carbon budget?Government has approved the appointment of three new members to the Climate Change Advisory CouncilWed Mar 24 2021 - 19:05
Sixty Irish companies sign up to carbon reduction targetsLow-carbon pledge taken by groups including An Post and Irish WaterWed Mar 24 2021 - 15:24
Climate Bill signals intent but gaps remain on how to halve emissions by 2030The Government will decide how to apply carbon budgets across relevant sectors, and what each sector will contribute in a five-year periodTue Mar 23 2021 - 21:40
Climate Bill sets most ambitious target in the world, says RyanIntroduction of five-year carbon budgets will drive change, says TaoiseachTue Mar 23 2021 - 21:33
Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hearsComprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert saysTue Mar 23 2021 - 18:51
Cabinet approves Climate Bill which commits State to net-zero carbon by 2050Bill would be game changer in reducing emissions – Minister for Climate Action Eamon RyanTue Mar 23 2021 - 15:41
The future may be bright for solar power in Ireland despite ‘slow start’Irish Solar Energy Association chairman is bullish about sector’s potentialTue Mar 23 2021 - 06:05
Strengthened Climate Action Bill to go before CabinetNew Bill commits to ‘pursue and achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050’Tue Mar 23 2021 - 01:00
Rewilding Irish landscape would bring big benefits ‘for nature and humans’Case for removing river barriers and dams outlined by wildlife expertMon Mar 22 2021 - 20:58
Eddie O’Connor: From ‘leading polluter in Ireland’ to renewables pioneerEddie O’Connor has become a global player as the decarbonisation crusade rolls outSat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00
Dublin initiative seeks to scale up ambition at critical COP26 summitMove to be ‘catalyst for a much more meaningful outcome in November’Sat Mar 20 2021 - 05:00
Illegal hedgerow cutting to be met with ‘zero tolerance’ approachKildare farmer ordered to pay €2,500 following prosecution under Wildlife ActsSun Mar 14 2021 - 19:27
Q&A: Is the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine safe for older people?Firm facing complaints over delivery pledges but also reports of possible side effectsSun Mar 14 2021 - 15:28
Peak twins: More born than ever before but rate likely to dropGlobal rate has increased by a third since 1980s and is likely to be at ‘all-time high’Fri Mar 12 2021 - 05:00
More co-operation between Ireland, UK vital to decarbonisation, conference hears‘We are at the dawn of a new industrial revolution’, says Eamon RyanThu Mar 11 2021 - 21:41
Food and drinks companies facing mandatory emissions targetsChange in Bord Bia programme will compel members with €50m turnover to set goalsThu Mar 11 2021 - 17:29
Johnson & Johnson vaccine Q&A: Is this the game-changer?Vaccine likely to out-perform rivals with single-dose advantage once rollout acceleratesThu Mar 11 2021 - 15:12
Climate committee warned of €10 billion cost tied into EV strategy for 2030Plan to reduce transport emissions by 51 per cent ‘daunting’Tue Mar 09 2021 - 17:26
Ireland to double climate finance aid by 2030 for vulnerable statesGovernment to publish roadmap to outline how State will hit targets and pay fair shareMon Mar 08 2021 - 22:04
Women in Engineering lobby group calls for unconcious bias training‘We need fresh thinking in how we tackle this gender gap,’ says representative organisationMon Mar 08 2021 - 17:25
Sea level rises far greater for coastal communities, scientists findStudy is first to analyse global sea-level rise combined with measurements of sinking landMon Mar 08 2021 - 16:32
Mining in Ireland has key role in ensuring sustainable future – geoscientists warnIGI launches educational resources to support learning and counter ‘misinformation’Mon Mar 08 2021 - 00:01
Covid-19 and stillbirth: What does the latest research say about possible complications?New warnings from HSE and obstetricians will add to concerns of expectant mothersFri Mar 05 2021 - 15:57
Big increase in Irish companies reporting carbon emissions, report findsCDP says number of Irish companies reporting is up from 31 to 47Thu Mar 04 2021 - 14:13
Big rise in CO2 emissions cut ‘needed to stem climate emergency’Reductions due to coronavirus pandemic will prove temporary, concludes global stocktakeWed Mar 03 2021 - 22:33
Alien species and biodiversity projects to benefit from €1.35mNational Parks and Wildlife Service scheme to help local authorities with extra fundingWed Mar 03 2021 - 17:26
Brown Thomas Arnotts commits to science-based climate targetsGroup to cut emissions by 50% and stop selling beauty products containing glitterWed Mar 03 2021 - 16:22
