David Attenborough: Mass extinction is ‘on the horizon’World leaders at COP24 told ‘the continuation of our civilisations is in your hands’Mon Dec 03 2018 - 16:24
As Poland hosts climate talks, Paris agreement looks frayedThe EU is determined to ramp up ambition and to be seen as the global leader in climate changeMon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00
Oireachtas climate committee should not be ‘flash in the pan’Policy expert urges stronger oversight of government efforts to tackle emissionsSat Dec 01 2018 - 21:34
It’s a long way to nationwide climate action, but not in TipperaryA local climate action initiative in the county has led to 150 homes being retrofittedSat Dec 01 2018 - 06:00
Who polices the polluters of the State’s rivers, lakes and canals?Environmental Protection Agency takes prosecutions, while local authorities enforce main water pollution actsFri Nov 30 2018 - 17:37
EU boost for plan to build €650m hydro plant in SilverminesStorage system plant would use water from higher reservoir to power giant turbinesFri Nov 30 2018 - 14:32
Rising temperatures exposing populations to higher health risks, says reportLancet medical journal warns older people ‘particularly vulnerable to extremes of heat’Thu Nov 29 2018 - 15:19
Quantum leap for Dublin in the search for exoplanetsDIAS launches new research strategy to explore space, oceans and subatomic worldThu Nov 29 2018 - 06:00
Solid fuel burning and transport emissions are biggest air pollutant threatsEPA report says while Ireland’s air quality did not exceed legal limits, air quality is impacting negatively on people’s healthTue Nov 27 2018 - 20:21
Mars landing: Nasa probe arrives on planet after ‘terror descent’InSight probe lands on a flat plain just north of the planet’s equator called Elysium PlanitiaMon Nov 26 2018 - 20:59
Dáil proposal to pay small businesses for electricity from renewable sourcesPrivate Members’ Bill introduced by Brian Stanley of Sinn Féin would force energy providers, to buy electricity produced by ‘microgenerators’ including small communities, clubs and schoolsMon Nov 26 2018 - 18:09
How sustainable is Ireland's food industry?The ‘Irish Times’ war on waste food survey finds food businesses are making progress – but fast food and ready meals are black spotsSat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
Taoiseach must lead move to cut emissions linked to agriculture – IFA‘Farmers ready to roll up their sleeves on climate action’Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:02
Higgins among leaders demanding ‘urgent action’ on climatePresident joins 15 European heads of state and government in declaration ahead of UN conferenceFri Nov 23 2018 - 15:20
Rare Beluga whale, mainly an Arctic species, found off Irish coastSurvey gives first insights into illusive species in deep waters of Irish Atlantic MarginFri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00
‘Concerning lack of progress’ on sustainable development in IrelandReport from Coalition 2030 highlights major problems with housing and climate actionWed Nov 21 2018 - 21:07
Carbon emissions reductions could be ‘95 per cent off target’, says MinisterMinister for Climate Action Richard Bruton says Ireland might achieve 1 per cent reduction by 2020Wed Nov 21 2018 - 20:53
Ireland’s commitments on climate change fall far short of what’s needed, committee toldIreland has potential to adopt ‘nature-based solutions’ such as the use of peatlands to capture carbon dioxide, climate expert saysWed Nov 21 2018 - 20:05
Untested water wells put 1m people at risk of E.Coli - EPAReport finds many supplies to creches and hotels are not on local authorities’ registerWed Nov 21 2018 - 01:00
Centre pinpoints genetic complications at the heart of teen’s epileptic seizuresTeenager has been through brain surgery, a neuro-stimulation operation and steroid treatment. Now his seizures are under controlWed Nov 21 2018 - 00:10
Epilepsy and MND: New research centre aims to transform livesJoint scientific approach to focus on genetic links, therapeutic needs and clinical careWed Nov 21 2018 - 00:01
Massive hike in carbon tax needed if Ireland to meet targets – ESRILatest figures suggest per capita emissions in Ireland are close to five tonnes of CO2 a year – which translates to each citizen paying €100 a year based on the current carbon tax rateTue Nov 20 2018 - 17:21
Blood, guts and Dumbledore make impressive science for primary school childrenSchools Science Day marked at O’Connell’s in Dublin with visit from 300 junior studentsFri Nov 16 2018 - 14:57
Irish scientist wins ‘standing up for science’ prize for coral reef researchProf Terry Hughes is jointly awarded John Maddox Prize for bringing public attention to coral bleaching through Australian researchFri Nov 16 2018 - 12:05
Portion sizes a key to Ireland’s obesity problemAs portion sizes increase, especially for snack foods, Kevin O’Sullivan looks at ways to beat the bulgeFri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00
State infrastructure must pass tougher climate change rulesConsumers, industry and business to face higher taxes on fossil fuels – Robert WattThu Nov 15 2018 - 01:00
Irish carbon emissions pricing plan a ‘major departure’Eamon Ryan says change not radical enough and past schemes should be climate-proofedWed Nov 14 2018 - 21:24
Politicians ‘speed dating’ with the public for better IrelandYoung people, environmental organisations, and others address TDs and SenatorsWed Nov 14 2018 - 18:18
TCD professor named Science Foundation Researcher of the YearProf John Boland among leading Irish scientists to feature in SFI annual awardsWed Nov 14 2018 - 11:08
Government support key to technological progress, broadband bidder saysTrustworthy information on big data increasingly hard to find, science summit hearsMon Nov 12 2018 - 21:48
Energy needs will not be met by natural gas, report warnsStop Climate Chaos says natural gas supply makes electricity and heat supply insecureMon Nov 12 2018 - 21:18
‘Women-only’ posts not the answer to gender imbalance – TCD academicProf Linda Doyle says action needed to ensure more women fill senior academic postsMon Nov 12 2018 - 20:14
All you need to know about the where and when of Science WeekExperts at the ready to answer your questions on social media initiative #StopAndAskMon Nov 12 2018 - 15:44
Bill would help workers hit by move from fossil to green economyGreen Party legislation would help 500 Bord na Móna workers set to lose jobs in midlandsSat Nov 10 2018 - 13:29
Ernest Moniz cautiously optimistic about global response to climate changeEx-US secretary of energy believes Paris accord was key first step but not enough to address global warmingSat Nov 10 2018 - 03:25
Adam Kelly (16) wins SciFest 2018 for quantum computing solutionWill represent Ireland at 2019 international Science and Engineering Fair in ArizonaFri Nov 09 2018 - 22:03
Escalating carbon tax increases on the way, says Richard BrutonMinister for Environment’s plan will need co-operation of Government and OireachtasWed Nov 07 2018 - 18:59
Threat of climate change requires ‘revolution in how we live’, says BrutonNew Minister for Climate Action wants to make Ireland a leader in its responseWed Nov 07 2018 - 14:17
Financial sector has ‘make or break role’ in averting catastrophic climate changeDublin conference focuses on innovation needed in the global financial system to accelerate climate actionWed Nov 07 2018 - 04:11
Irish scientists pinpoint what makes thoroughbred racehorses go fasterResearchers from TCD and UCD discover the inner workings of a known ‘speed gene’Tue Nov 06 2018 - 17:24
Conference told ocean waves a major resource of untapped renewable energy‘Second Shannon scheme’ could be an offshore wave-power station off the Clare coast with a future extension off Kerry’Mon Nov 05 2018 - 23:57
Robinson says communities who have depended on bogs need to be protectedFormer president urges every citizen to make the climate issue personal; to recycle, to reuse and to look at their consumptionMon Nov 05 2018 - 20:19
Group urging firms to disclose greenhouse emissions to launch in Dublin‘100% Club’ will launch on fringes of European Climate Innovation SummitMon Nov 05 2018 - 05:30
Team from DIT wins ESB Inter Colleges Challenge for 2018Four students propose renewable energy solution for the agricultural sectorFri Nov 02 2018 - 18:58
Q&A: How are advances in DNA enabling breakthroughs in missing persons cases?Techniques now routinely available are more precise, easier to deploy, quicker in getting results, and less expensiveFri Nov 02 2018 - 16:46
Bean crop will be under ‘severe climate stress’ by 2050 - scientistsClimate change will reduce growth and nutritional value of key staple cropThu Nov 01 2018 - 17:52
Why is the cold sore virus life-threatening for some people?Baby died in hospital after contracting common cold sore virus days after her birthThu Nov 01 2018 - 13:46
Climate change: Ireland failing on ‘human rights obligations’, says UNGovernment must take more effective measures, according to UN human rights expertWed Oct 31 2018 - 12:08
Republic will pay price of crossborder pollution post Brexit, groups warnLack of effective environmental regulation in the North may impact on the SouthFri Oct 26 2018 - 19:02
Fears of unsafe foods being imported after Brexit raisedSafefood expresses concerns of lower standards being imposed on imports into UKThu Oct 25 2018 - 20:37
