Urgent action needed to ‘clear fog’ and progress transition to clean energy
The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition
The global fight for science in the face of Trump’s attacks
As Trump takes aim at science and institutions, other nations double down on research and innovation
The ‘foot may be coming off the action pedal’: Climate plan fails to build on ambition
Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies
Measures in 2025 climate plan will be at centre of social and economic development, Government says
But campaigners criticise proposals as ‘largely ignoring data-centre growth and reliance on fossil-fuels’
Striking east-west contrast as extreme heat and flooding mark Europe’s warmest year
Europe continues to warm faster than other continents, with cities unprepared for extreme weather events, Copernicus-WMO report warns
Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets
Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030
Ireland to become leader in Europe’s clean energy future amid revised national plan, conference told
Wind industry proposes new offshore wind deal for Europe backed by government supported auctions
Offshore grid for Irish, Celtic and North seas closer to delivery
Joint development can be ‘key step for Europe’s energy future’ and climate neutrality
Farmers and urban dwellers equally worried by climate change and willing to act, ESRI study finds
Research points to significant knowledge gap on actions needed to reduce carbon emissions
Power grid to be strengthened against storm threat
ESB networks to improve surveying, hazard removal and forestry management
Fertiliser sales jump 11%, which may undermine Irish case for retaining EU nitrates derogation
Sales spike in 2024 after two years of declines
Irrational view of science under Trump not reflected beyond US, says EU research funder
Prof Maria Leptin rejects view ‘this is a big opportunity to snatch back our colleagues’
Glitter microplastics damage shells and skeletons of sea life, Irish scientists find
Notorious pollutant found in sea turtles and chewing gum in wave of new studies
The Uninsurables: One in 20 Irish houses struggles to get flood insurance
We’ve been lucky so far but ‘only a matter of time before a 3m storm surge’ hits Ireland
Smartphone bans in isolation fail to equip children for healthy use of tech, say experts
‘Schools, teachers and parents require training and guidance to help them support children’s healthy use of technology’