New ‘motivator’ gene found in horses may determine willingness to raceFindings suggest horse’s ‘attitude’ may be critical factor in training regime -reportWed Jul 03 2019 - 08:02
Legislative changes have ‘weakened protections’ for breeding birds, TDs toldOne in five Irish species assessed ‘threatened with extinction’, BirdWatch official saysTue Jul 02 2019 - 21:16
Nearly half of all septic tanks are faulty, EPA inspections showA third of systems that failed inspections during 2013-2018 ‘still not fixed’ – EPATue Jul 02 2019 - 19:07
EPA sends inspectors to Ringsend wastewater plant after brown plume seenIrish Water says no incidents have occurred over last 48 hoursTue Jul 02 2019 - 13:25
Farmers seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over ‘sellout’ Mercosur dealEU pulling the rug from under the beef sector, Irish Farmers’ Association saysMon Jul 01 2019 - 22:18
What is the new South American beef deal that will affect Ireland?Mercosur deal has been accused for ‘selling out’ Irish farmersMon Jul 01 2019 - 17:38
Seven start-ups receive European funding as Launchbox kicks offIrish companies receive funding of up to €2.5m each from the European CommissionThu Jun 27 2019 - 12:47
Ambitious plan to cut emissions and make Ireland carbon-neutral by 2050New climate legislation, budgets and targets will ensure greater oversightMon Jun 24 2019 - 13:21
Bruton rejects claims that transport measures in climate plan are ‘woeful’People Before Profit TD says the Government is continuing to issue exploration licences, build runways and construct a gas terminalWed Jun 19 2019 - 21:11
Ireland to support EU carbon-neutral objective for 2050As of Tuesday, Ireland is among 19 countries now backing the long-term targetTue Jun 18 2019 - 19:24
Friends of the Earth: Climate breakdown plan is 'biggest innovation' in 20 yearsSustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says fundamental to the success of the plan is the level of commitment of all parts of societyMon Jun 17 2019 - 22:10
Dramatic lifestyle changes coming as Ireland cuts the carbonThe carrot approach will apply initially but the stick will appear if progress is too slowMon Jun 17 2019 - 21:07
Climate action: What are the new Government measures?Plan on climate change contains almost 200 actions to ensure Ireland meets targetsMon Jun 17 2019 - 15:29
Government will try to meet tough climate targets by 2030Move is an attempt to prompt major behaviour shift in fossil-fuel consumption in economyMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:11
Ireland’s bee and butterfly populations declining, report findsBiodiversity study says status of Irish wildlife ‘remains precarious’Sun Jun 16 2019 - 13:29
University of Limerick on course to develop sustainable aviation fuelUniversity’s Bernal Institute signs deal with leading Dutch biofuel company SkyNRGThu Jun 13 2019 - 21:27
Ireland would face multibillion EU fines over emissions target failureMost EU states on course to miss own targets for cutting transport pollution by 2030Thu Jun 13 2019 - 17:49
Ryan urges Ireland to follow UK lead in committing to net-zero carbon by 2050The current Irish target is an 80 per cent reduction by mid centuryWed Jun 12 2019 - 21:01
President Higgins: Climate change crisis requires globalised responseMichael D Higgins affirms Ireland’s solidarity with vulnerable small island statesTue Jun 11 2019 - 19:33
Bats reveal genetic basis for extended lifespan and ability to resist cancerCritical evidence intervention in ageing process might increase quality of livingMon Jun 10 2019 - 16:00
John Kerry: ‘World leaders not doing enough to protect oceans’Former US secretary of state leading global effort to halt decline of marine environmentMon Jun 10 2019 - 01:00
Why is partially-treated sewage leaking into Dublin Bay?Ringsend wastewater treatment plant has a notorious reputationFri Jun 07 2019 - 13:24
Irish researchers help to reveal the secret lives of tiger sharksInformation will help team assess global climate crisisFri Jun 07 2019 - 12:16
Ireland to fall short of carbon-cutting targets, even with extra measures – EPADespite climate action initiatives in NDP, Ireland will fail to meet commitmentsThu Jun 06 2019 - 18:01
Explainer: What are the main options for a carbon tax in Ireland?Can carbon tax be used to change behaviour while also protecting less well off?Thu Jun 06 2019 - 10:27
‘Transport-orientated development’ critical to end cars’ dominance in citiesNESC report focuses on public transport and higher density housingThu Jun 06 2019 - 00:00
Skerries protesters attempt to stop felling of mature treesLocals on ‘chain saw patrol’ after Norwegian maples and London planes cut downThu May 30 2019 - 19:40
Five bathing areas still poor, despite overall improvement in Irish watersMerrion strand risks being declassified as bathing location next yearThu May 30 2019 - 09:36
Solar eclipse experiment which supported Einstein’s theory had Irish linkScience world marks 100th anniversary of test which provided first evidence of relativityWed May 29 2019 - 07:48
Ryan criticises Government for issuing two new fossil fuel exploration licencesStance ‘a serious a failure of judgment and abdication of responsibility’ – Green leaderTue May 28 2019 - 17:19
Bruton says carbon tax is set to increase in the next budgetMinister says climate action plan will see ‘massive shift’ from fossil fuel-powered electricity, transport and heatingMon May 27 2019 - 18:35
Greenwave 2019: ‘Far from overnight success’Surge in support ‘different’ as Greens reinstate presence in Cork, Limerick and GalwayMon May 27 2019 - 11:48
On a Clear night: Cape Clear stages its first Dark Skies gathering for star-gazersLight makes it harder to see true beauty of the night sky, says local teacherFri May 24 2019 - 18:47
Royal Irish Academy to establish a new academy for leading young researchersRIA’s new five-year plan launched by Prof Peter Kennedy at admittance day ceremonyFri May 24 2019 - 18:16
Climate strikes: Irish students rally across the countrySecond national protest led by secondary school pupils in Dublin, Cork and across countryFri May 24 2019 - 15:33
Irish drinks company to use 100 per cent recycled plastic in bottlesDeep RiverRock first major water brand in Ireland to produce fully recycled bottleThu May 23 2019 - 19:51
Schoolchildren to stage second strike in call for Government action on climateStudents’ climate group says Government is failing to address global heatingThu May 23 2019 - 17:49
Irish scientists help unveil mystery of exotic matter in the Sun’s atmosphereTeam ’s plasma research may be used in development of nuclear energy generationThu May 23 2019 - 14:58
Biodiversity day: Handbook for students to explore biodiversity in local parksNew €200k nature fund set up ‘to develop and action community biodiversity plans’Thu May 23 2019 - 14:17
Transport tensions a key obstacle to decarbonising IrelandReport acknowledges ‘deep uncertainties’ about how to tackle climate changeThu May 23 2019 - 00:01
Dublin Bus takes delivery of first hybrid double-decker vehiclesNew buses, which use diesel when not in electric mode, do not need to be re-charged using plug-in connectionsTue May 21 2019 - 19:04
Star student from Dublin to have asteroid named after himAdam Kelly (17) wins international award in Arizona for work on quantum computingTue May 21 2019 - 15:17
Ireland needs to step up clinical research to boost therapies for patients – reportEach patient in a clinical trial will generate a benefit of about €13,500 to economyMon May 20 2019 - 14:02
Climate change plan: Carbon taxes seen as best way to reduce pollutionDraft proposal analysis calls for rapid decarbonisation of Irish economy and societyMon May 20 2019 - 06:56
Pollinators vital to the global food chain, stresses Michael D HigginsFarming practices and urbanisation have placed insect world in acute danger, says president ahead of World Bee DaySun May 19 2019 - 15:45
Draft climate plan sets out unprecedented changesSuccess of Government’s efforts will hinge on people’s willingness to embrace technologySat May 18 2019 - 07:00
Ireland is falling behind targets to reduce carbon emissionsDespite ongoing shift to renewable energy, emissions only came down by 1.8% in 2018Thu May 16 2019 - 12:04
Dublin ‘can learn from Vienna’, where public transport cost only €365 a yearAustrian city regularly ranked as the most liveable city in the worldThu May 16 2019 - 11:22
How fruit and veg may help middle-aged people live longerUCC researchers find prebiotic compound promotes growth of beneficial microbes in gutThu May 16 2019 - 07:00
IDA should change strategy to attract green companies, conference toldClimate advocate says procurement must favour lowest carbon not lowest cost optionWed May 15 2019 - 22:10
