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Green investment key to Ireland’s economic recovery from Covid-19

Green investment key to Ireland’s economic recovery from Covid-19

National Economic and Social Council sets out actions needed for sustainable recovery

Thu Jul 16 2020 - 11:48
Irish-based scientists find new link between delirium and brain energy disruption

Irish-based scientists find new link between delirium and brain energy disruption

Hospitalised Covid-19 patients show similar disturbance of brain function as older people

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 02:00
World population set to shrink after 2064, claims new study

World population set to shrink after 2064, claims new study

Research published in Lancet forecasts major shifts in population and economic power

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 23:30
Why is our water supply system so precarious?

Why is our water supply system so precarious?

A new EPA report highlights a range of failures and points the finger at Irish Water

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 00:51
Aldi Ireland aims to cut plastic packaging by 50% by 2025

Aldi Ireland aims to cut plastic packaging by 50% by 2025

Retailer says it will work to remove and reduce unnecessary packaging and switch to alternatives

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 12:38
Regeneron awarded $450m by US to develop Covid-19 antibody cocktail

Regeneron awarded $450m by US to develop Covid-19 antibody cocktail

US biopharma firm employing more than 1,000 in Limerick has begun late-stage trials

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 05:30
EPA projections highlight scale of challenge on Irish emissions

EPA projections highlight scale of challenge on Irish emissions

Analysis confirms Covid-19 lockdown translated to short-term emissions reductions

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 00:01
Minister signals resolve to safeguard habitats under EU directive

Minister signals resolve to safeguard habitats under EU directive

‘I intend to make substantial progress’ on securing our habitats, says Malcolm Noonan

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 15:49
Fifth of drinking water supplies ‘vulnerable to failure’

Fifth of drinking water supplies ‘vulnerable to failure’

Number of people threatened by poor water supplies doubles due to issues at Leixlip plant

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 00:01
Probiotics that aid benign gut bacteria ‘may help ease depression’

Probiotics that aid benign gut bacteria ‘may help ease depression’

Survey of research papers shows promising results on alleviating some anxiety disorders

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 23:30
Gut microbes linked to Irish Travellers ‘confer health benefits’ - study

Gut microbes linked to Irish Travellers ‘confer health benefits’ - study

Genetic mix of bacteria and other microbes in the gut reduces risk of certain diseases

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 21:25
Q&A: How close are we to having a Covid-19 vaccine?

Q&A: How close are we to having a Covid-19 vaccine?

Scale of scientific endeavour is unprecedented with more than 145 candidates in development

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 17:15
Carbon emissions in Ireland ‘to drop 9.5% this year’ due to coronavirus slowdown

Carbon emissions in Ireland ‘to drop 9.5% this year’ due to coronavirus slowdown

Separate analysis concludes Irish GDP is expected to decrease by about 13% in 2020

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 00:01
Commission to refer Ireland to Court of Justice of the EU over failure on conservation measures

Commission to refer Ireland to Court of Justice of the EU over failure on conservation measures

State is accused of persistent failure to designate special areas more than five years after deadline expired

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 21:22
Greens criticised over moving biodiversity brief to housing department

Greens criticised over moving biodiversity brief to housing department

Climate crisis and biodiversity loss should be in one department – environment groups

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 18:08
Young Cork climate strikers resume outdoor protest

Young Cork climate strikers resume outdoor protest

Protestors scaling up action because Programme for Government not radical enough

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 14:03
BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to go virtual in 2021

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition to go virtual in 2021

Events and exhibits shifting online for next year’s showcase due to Covid-19 pandemic

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 06:00
Plastic for recycling from Europe being dumped in Asian waters – Irish study

Plastic for recycling from Europe being dumped in Asian waters – Irish study

‘Up to 31%’ of exported plastic for recycling not recycled at all, researchers find

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 21:50
Dairying yields by far the largest income for Irish farmers, survey shows

Dairying yields by far the largest income for Irish farmers, survey shows

IFA president says Teagasc farm survey results show scale of the task facing the new Government

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 22:29
Permanent supports for home working must be put in place, engineers suggest

Permanent supports for home working must be put in place, engineers suggest

Think-tank says greener future possible if the country is willing to learn the lessons pandemic

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 22:25
Irish team begins clinical trial for drug therapy for severe Covid-19 infection

Irish team begins clinical trial for drug therapy for severe Covid-19 infection

Research initiated by RCSI and Beaumont Hospital to assess impact of treatment on critically ill

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 17:13
Weekend events to mark 90th birthday of Nobel laureate William C Campbell

Weekend events to mark 90th birthday of Nobel laureate William C Campbell

Professor is Ireland’s only winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine

Sat Jun 27 2020 - 10:20
Catching the worm: A look into the heart of the scientific process

Catching the worm: A look into the heart of the scientific process

Nobel laureate Campbell’s memoir captures the essence of scientific endeavour

Thu Jun 25 2020 - 06:00
‘I cried tears of joy the day she told me I didn’t need to have chemotherapy’

‘I cried tears of joy the day she told me I didn’t need to have chemotherapy’

How a genetic test helped in the treatment of two women with early stage breast cancer

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 03:30
Breast cancer genetic test is ensuring better outcomes for Irish patients, oncologist says

Breast cancer genetic test is ensuring better outcomes for Irish patients, oncologist says

State was one of the first countries to adopt the test for early-stage breast cancer patients

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 01:30
Swimming ban at three beaches following overflow at Ringsend wastewater treatment plant

Swimming ban at three beaches following overflow at Ringsend wastewater treatment plant

Dollymount, Sandymount and Portmarnock beaches temporarily closed for bathing

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 17:22
Achieving 7% emissions reduction will not happen immediately - scientist

Achieving 7% emissions reduction will not happen immediately - scientist

Scale of action requires changing direction of the whole economy, says Prof Peter Thorne

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 15:02
Newgrange tomb body belonged to royal-like male ‘born of incest’

Newgrange tomb body belonged to royal-like male ‘born of incest’

Trinity College Dublin researchers use DNA sequencing to shed light on ancient culture

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 11:20
Irish medics likely to start treating Covid-19 patients with dexamethasone

Irish medics likely to start treating Covid-19 patients with dexamethasone

Widely-available drug shown in UK to significantly reduce death rate

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 01:43
Coalition deal puts Ireland on right ‘path’, says climate activist

Coalition deal puts Ireland on right ‘path’, says climate activist

But a lot of ‘heavy lifting’ is being postponed to 2025-2030, according to climatologist

Wed Jun 17 2020 - 14:41
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies celebrates 80 years of discovery

Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies celebrates 80 years of discovery

When founded in 1940 it was the first such institute in Europe

Wed Jun 17 2020 - 12:53
Environmental pact would dramatically change Irish life

Environmental pact would dramatically change Irish life

Programme for government includes several much-cherished Green Party demands

Tue Jun 16 2020 - 01:00
What will the Greens in government mean for how we live and work?

What will the Greens in government mean for how we live and work?

More spending on public transport among the party’s wins in programme for government

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 20:18
Ireland can  ‘almost halve’ the cost of renewable electricity

Ireland can ‘almost halve’ the cost of renewable electricity

Irish Wind Energy Association: policy decisions key to pricing

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 04:39
Prohibitive costs stalling widespread retrofitting of homes, energy firm finds

Prohibitive costs stalling widespread retrofitting of homes, energy firm finds

Homeowners want to radically improve their homes, says Tipperary Energy Agency

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 10:09
Methane, cattle and 7% - The crunch climate issues in the government formation talks

Methane, cattle and 7% - The crunch climate issues in the government formation talks

How exactly will Ireland achieve a 7% emissions cut, and what is agriculture’s role?

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 11:52
UCD scientists receive funding to develop Covid-19 early warning system

UCD scientists receive funding to develop Covid-19 early warning system

Research project is one of 11 to share a total of €1.4m in State’s response to pandemic

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 10:26
Q&A on face masks: What is the latest advice?

Q&A on face masks: What is the latest advice?

WHO special envoy says it is time to start saying people ‘must’ wear masks

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 14:47
Covid-19: Getting to zero quicker, and staying there

Covid-19: Getting to zero quicker, and staying there

Q&A: Why are some experts proposing tighter restrictions instead of easing lockdown?

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 19:06
Water shortages: As hosepipe ban starts what is happening with leaks?

Water shortages: As hosepipe ban starts what is happening with leaks?

Explainer: More than 42% of all treated water in Ireland is lost through leaking pipes

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 15:40
Covid-19: Letter signed by Irish researchers seeks policy rethink

Covid-19: Letter signed by Irish researchers seeks policy rethink

Measures should be deployed to ‘crush’ the virus on all-island basis, says group of scientists and academics

Tue Jun 09 2020 - 15:17
Seagrass on Irish coastline part of global habitat in decline - report

Seagrass on Irish coastline part of global habitat in decline - report

Such plants are 35 times more efficient at capturing and storing carbon than tropical forests

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 22:08
Quality of Ireland’s bathing water below EU average, environment agency finds

Quality of Ireland’s bathing water below EU average, environment agency finds

Ireland has third highest share of ‘poor’ waters in EU

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 14:02
Emission ‘opt-outs’ for agriculture based on faulty science ‘not acceptable’

Emission ‘opt-outs’ for agriculture based on faulty science ‘not acceptable’

Faster cuts in methane and nitrous oxide from farming needed – Stop Climate Chaos

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 13:57
Breach in EU ammonia limits needs ‘urgent’ attention, says EPA

Breach in EU ammonia limits needs ‘urgent’ attention, says EPA

On-farm measures are key to reducing emissions - environmental watchdog

Thu Jun 04 2020 - 15:34
Q&A: What Ireland’s exceptional drought means for our water supply

Q&A: What Ireland’s exceptional drought means for our water supply

What you need to know as the State faces its second hosepipe ban in two years

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 22:42
Which cars are bad for environment? Irish consumers are confused

Which cars are bad for environment? Irish consumers are confused

New motor trade lobby group wants to delay ban on diesel and petrol engines until 2040

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 19:31
Peat workers demand proper funding after ‘livelihoods destroyed’

Peat workers demand proper funding after ‘livelihoods destroyed’

Unions call for Government to lay out ‘clear roadmap’ of just transition from peat production

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 14:21
Making sense of conflicting data around Covid-19 deaths

Making sense of conflicting data around Covid-19 deaths

Amid confusion, distortion and political friction, how can we know the true toll of the virus?

Sat May 30 2020 - 06:00
Covid-19: The latest on vaccines, antibody tests and treatments

Covid-19: The latest on vaccines, antibody tests and treatments

What has happened in the past week with coronavirus in Ireland and internationally?

Sat May 30 2020 - 06:00
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