Aviation sector faces turbulence on the path to net zero
As airlines and airports push to decarbonise, high fuel costs, limited supply of sustainable aviation fuel and slow tech progress threaten to ground the flight of progress
Sustainable Ireland Special Report
Ireland’s energy paradox: burning gas to go green
With intermittent wind and solar supply, gas still vital for back-up energy — new solutions such as biomethane, hydrogen and thermal storage are fast emerging
Tapping out: Water shortages threaten Ireland’s economic future
As population and economy expand, tension is increasing between environmental concerns and the economic necessity of infrastructure upgrades
Who will lead the world into a clean energy future?
Global climate efforts face mounting headwinds against Trump’s fossil fuels first approach
Winds of change: reviving Ireland’s stalled offshore energy industry
Two decades after the Arklow Bank wind farm put Ireland at the forefront of offshore renewables, no new turbines have been built. Now, with major targets looming, the State is racing to restart
Calculating GHG emissions: inside the standoff on which course to take
Is GWP* a better way to classify methane, or letting farmers off the hook and allowing carbon pollution to persist? Kevin O’Sullivan reports
Ireland’s €26bn climate gamble risks far greater environmental cost
Missing 2030 climate targets could cost Ireland €26bn—but the true price may be irreversible damage to the planet, writes Sandra O’Connell
Further planning reforms necessary to meet renewables targets
The Planning and Development Act 2024 aims to streamline approvals, but legal delays and resource gaps continue to hinder progress on wind and solar projects
Doing more with less: ‘We don’t need to wait for new infrastructure to start improving the system’
With power demand surging, smarter use of existing grid assets — from flexible industry loads to digital management systems — can ease the strain as we await new infrastructure
Clear, consistent policies needed to meet ambitious biomethane targets
With major new biomethane projects in Carlow and Cork, 2030 targets are within reach — but only with faster action and firm policy support
Public transport powers up: Ireland’s electric bus fleet doubles since last year
With full fleet electrification planned by the mid-2030s, Ireland’s shift to cleaner, quieter public transport is gathering real momentum
Accelerating EV uptake: electric cars overtake diesel in popularity
EV registrations surged 38% this year, but uneven infrastructure and high costs could still slow Ireland’s electric transition
A quiet solar revolution: home rooftops and farms powering a renewable future
Despite cloudy skies, Ireland is embracing solar power. Private homes and farms across the country generate clean energy, cut bills, and help meet climate targets
Powering the future: green transition is creating new skills demand
Shift from fossil fuels to renewables is creating demand for technical and soft skills alike — from offshore wind expertise to sustainability strategy
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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