After actor rows in on LNG terminals and Planning Bill, party responds that ‘keeping the lights on in Ireland is not something he needs to worry about’
Spending boost set ‘to stoke inflation’, adding an estimated €1,000 to cost of a typical household’s yearly outgoings
Friends of the Earth report card concludes ‘programme for Government commitments were not strong enough in first place’
An Taisce, Friends of the Earth and Extinction Rebellion all object to third phase of Grange Castle development
‘Why is this energy-guzzling industry continuing to expand when we know Ireland needs to rapidly reduce energy demand, both on security and climate grounds?’
State still ‘well off track’ for 2030 targets despite reductions in almost all sectors
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council says it has received confirmation from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency that blue green algae had been detected in a bay in Lower Lough Erne
‘Vocal minority’ leaving politicians ‘running scared’ from issue, World Earth Day event told
Is Ireland’s new climate action plan the blueprint needed to transform the country within decades?
Barclays bank has announced it will stop direct financing of new oil and gas fields. It is too much to expect Irish banks to follow suit?
If Parisian approach was adopted in Dublin, cost of parking larger cars would top €10 per hour and might dissuade motorists from buying big vehicles
A new political and economic culture is required to rebalance the power of corporations and profit so they respect planetary boundaries - and it will be lead by communities
Coalition leaders shying away from political courage climate action needs as election looms, says Friends of the Earth
Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan says all references to phasing out fossil fuels were excised from previous iteration and replaced by vague language
Kevin O’Sullivan’s Dubai diary: Mary Robinson’s testy exchange with Cop president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber brings wider attention to a technical debate
Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund
Fossil fuel allegations dismissed by Cop28 hosts as UAE insists ‘unprecedented outcome' still achievable
There are welcome trends, but the latest science from multiple sources is killing the positive outlook: human-made greenhouse gases are still rising despite big pledges
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Ireland is ideally placed to start the process of getting the proposed treaty initiative on the diplomatic and UN agenda
‘Our [carbon] pollution levels are pushing us over the edge into catastrophic climate breakdown’ - FoE
Country’s renewable energy and environmental objectives at risk due to lack of resources and expertise, Government told
Ireland may have bigger problem in long run because of heavy reliance on gas for power generation
Coal-burning Co Clare plant not being decommissioned in 2025 and will move to using oil as energy security backup
Granting of permission to Amazon for three new data centres will lock us into dependency on fossil fuels, says Friends of the Earth
Extra funding should be provided to support farmers in nature restoration and increasing staff in State agencies involved in climate and ecology
Environmental groups calling on Government to act fast on fossil fuels
Oisín Coghlan tells Dublin conference he fears politicians will not have the courage ‘to tell voters what has to happen to protect our future’
An Bord Pleanála says development would be inappropriate pending review of energy supply in Ireland
Friends of the Environment report gives Coalition government a ‘moderate progress’ assessment
Dispute over EPA tweet encouraging the public to eat less red meat opens up a broader debate about the future of farming
Global climate survey contains dismal findings but activists say ‘attitude of complacency’ can be challenged
‘We all need Irish agriculture to succeed but it will have to do so on new terms — chiefly, for ecological resilience’
There is no sugar-coating the alarming heat being experienced throughout the world. But there is hope
Opposition parties, experts and campaigners say State remains well behind target
Eamon Ryan sees hope in ‘alternative path’ of embracing wind and solar power
Eamon Ryan says communications over past 35 years have failed to deliver necessary response
Social, environmental and voluntary organisations highlight ‘unprecedented crisis’ ahead of national economic dialogue
Friends of the Earth says Ireland risks getting locked into ‘dirty, expensive future’ due to continued dependence on fossil fuels
Government needs to take broader view of social and economic factors in households when designing and promoting schemes, says Friends of the Earth
Campaigner says limits must be put on dairy cattle numbers as Irish Rural Association protests outside event
Greenpeace condemns body’s decision to enter eight-year arrangement with oil giant
Amnesty and Ictu among groups calling for Irish and British governments to intervene
Support for larger emissions cuts highest among the youth and in Dublin
New Government scheme to support €1.4bn investment and generate 1,000 jobs
What we choose to eat is often now linked to wellbeing of planet as well as ourselves
National Heritage Week a prime opportunity to connect with our natural environment
We preview the best of this year’s festival, which kicks off in the Phoenix Park on June 1st
Dealing with waste could bankrupt NI but doing nothing would leave a toxic legacy
Climate change means being smart about agriculture. But a key report, A Climate-Smart Pathway for Irish Agricultural Development, struggles to find a common vision
Warning that Ireland’s strong economic recovery is influencing emissions
Bus carrying 35 campaigners stopped by French police for three hours in Cherbourg
Trócaire, Oxfam Ireland and Friends of the Earth will be watching as world leaders meet for the Cop21 summit. They’re already disappointed by the Government’s ‘inaction’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
