Appeal issued over threat to nature from fires, litter and dogs
Countryside fires increased last year and wildlife and habitats are continuing to decline
Fear of electricity blackouts in Ireland prompts new protocols for data centres
Mass disconnection by sector during brief faults risks system instability, says EirGrid
An issue of low-energy use: Why data centres are linked to fears of electricity blackouts
Eirgrid has flagged concerns on data-centre behaviour that must be addressed by new code of practice
Damage from climate change extensive across Ireland in 2025, advisory council says
Extreme weather brought drought, deluges, destruction and disease costing hundreds of millions of euro
World’s biggest collection of cuckoo clocks opens to public in Waterford
Four hundred clocks from the Black Forest in Germany will now be permanent part of Museum of Time exhibition
EU court adviser casts doubt on Ireland’s nitrates derogation in water quality case
High Court has sought EU opinion on Government’s duty regarding protections from farm pollution
Authors of report that sparked retrofit row say retrofitting is vital
Researchers from ESRI say they wanted to show what additional measures might be needed
Hundreds of scientists back all-Ireland service to tackle misinformation
Science Media Centre aims to debunk myths and stop misinterpretations of science taking hold
‘Definitely an element of disbelief’: Galway student discovers second new planet in a year
Important find for astronomy will help understand planet formation
‘They’re nearly giving them away’: The precarious business of Irish vegetable growing
Food supply model under scrutiny after one of Ireland’s largest carrot producers winds down
‘Completely new compensation structure’ sought for victims of violent crime
Law Reform Commission says system must recognise non-physical forms of violence including emotional harm
Dan Flinter, former chairman of The Irish Times, dies at 75
Kildare native had varied career in public, private and non-profit sectors
Hazards mount for coastal areas as Earth’s climate imbalance worsens
The oceans’ vital role in cooling the planet is now under severe strain
Ireland must prepare ‘evacuation’ plans for coastal areas as climate change intensifies, says expert
Warning comes as World Meteorological Organisation report shows Earth being pushed beyond its limits
Gardaí seize cocaine and cannabis worth €2.7m in Dublin
Finds are latest from investigations under Operation Tara targeting organised crime