Forty degree heatwaves are the ‘new norm’. Now we see what’s coming for IrelandClimate scientists say ‘extremely warm’ weather is becoming more normal, with the balance is being tipped from ‘unusual’ towards ‘way too hot’Sat Jul 05 2025 - 07:00
Ireland’s emissions fines could hit €26bn as decline in greenhouse gases slowsTarget to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030, but last year they were down just 12%Thu Jul 03 2025 - 23:55
Drinking water is safe but problems persist with THMs, lead and other contaminants, says EPA Moves by Uisce Éireann to remove lead from supply networks and houses ‘is still far too slow’ Wed Jul 02 2025 - 06:53
Carbon capture technology takes off at Dublin Airport First industrial-scale test using TCD developed tech ‘has potential to revolutionise aviation and e-fuel industries’ Tue Jul 01 2025 - 09:34
Dublin Airport area residents appeal against permission for viewing platformFears raised over failure to address soil contamination from chemicals posing public health risk Fri Jun 27 2025 - 11:36
Industry and environment groups unveil plan to accelerate renewable energy Efforts to bring about wind and solar farms can support land and marine biodiversity, group saysFri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
State can avoid need for costly gas terminal if it phases out fossil fuels, says climate council chairMarie Donnelly warns of even more costly fines and increased energy costs if reliance on polluting fuels persistsThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Illegal peat harvesting is still taking place on a large scale, EPA report findsLocal authority enforcement is ‘patently inadequate’, with equipment and warehouses on some sitesThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
More than 1m Irish people exposed to harmful transport noise, report finds Noise threat likely to be underestimated, Galway based noise specialist say, ‘particularly in Dublin airport’Tue Jun 24 2025 - 17:19
Fending off coastal erosion: one Co Kerry community’s storyHaving the right approach to local engagement is a key part of protecting the unique ecosystem of the MahareesTue Jun 24 2025 - 06:00
Dublin Airport has not addressed effects of noise on people living near flight paths, warns sleep expertAn Bord Pleanála due to issue final decision on night-time flights after lengthy deliberation Mon Jun 23 2025 - 03:00
‘We’re blasted out of it’: Living under Dublin Airport’s flight pathsAn imminent planning ruling could mean more aircraft noise for Co Dublin residents but they say the level is already ‘intolerable’Mon Jun 23 2025 - 03:00
Moneypoint power station ends coal use ahead of scheduleIreland’s largest power plant to be used as back-up as renewables hub is scaled upFri Jun 20 2025 - 09:26
Climate Council calls for €10,000 EV grants as transport emissions cuts ‘unlikely to be achieved’ Urgent Government intervention needed to back sustained reductions, says climate advisory bodyWed Jun 18 2025 - 00:01
Ireland’s Greenest Places: From Dún Laoghaire’s active travel to Kiltimagh’s biodiversity park - some of the entries so farCompetition an invitation to groups and communities to get recognition for their environmental endeavoursSat Jun 14 2025 - 06:00
World on verge of ratifying key treaty to protect oceansFailure to significantly scale up protection of oceans from deep sea mining and sea beds from 'bottom trawling' was widely criticisedFri Jun 13 2025 - 16:51
Ireland to ratify high seas treaty and scale-up marine-protected areas, Taoiseach tells UN summit UN secretary general António Guterres urges world leaders to move ‘from plundering to protection’Mon Jun 09 2025 - 20:00
Storm surges of up to five metres are looming for some of Ireland’s cities Cork is ‘very, very vulnerable’, but Dublin, Galway, the east coast and areas along the Shannon are also at high risk Mon Jun 09 2025 - 06:00
UN Ocean Conference 3: will it lead to protecting the high seas from all extraction, forever? Climate change is reducing productivity of the high seas through warming and depletion of nutrients and oxygenSat Jun 07 2025 - 06:00
Swimming banned at Dollymount Strand due to suspected sewage discharge after heavy rainfall Deputy Lord Mayor criticises inadequate alert system and Uisce Éireann responseThu Jun 05 2025 - 18:43
Irish farmers tackling emissions and water quality issues but more needs to be done, says Taoiseach Farmers willing to ‘lead, not lag, in moving to a more sustainable model of farming’ Thu Jun 05 2025 - 18:29
Influence of heatwave and cold snaps on spread of disease likely underestimated, says studyStudy highlights need to understand how extreme weather events can alter disease dynamicsWed Jun 04 2025 - 20:26
Q&A: What should we do about multiple climate risks threatening Ireland? Start by learning the obvious lessons from Storm Éowyn Wed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Communications, transport and health of older people at increased risk from global warming, says EPAStorms Éowyn and Darragh highlighted vulnerabilities, with widespread disruptions to power and waterTue Jun 03 2025 - 23:55
Why are Ireland’s whales disappearing?Whales are disappearing from Ireland’s southwest coasts, as trawlers take much of their foodSat May 31 2025 - 09:00
Dublin Airport viewing area cleared for take-off Planning permission granted to enhance ‘The Mound’ viewing spot loved by plane spotters for 40 yearsFri May 30 2025 - 13:00
Robert Boyle summer school to explore the human brain and intersection with creativity13th staging of event honouring founder of modern science with events in Waterford and LismoreFri May 30 2025 - 13:00
Ireland’s energy and climate plan far from sufficient, EU Commission findsPlan lacks explanation of how required €119bn-€125bn investment will be funded, EU saysWed May 28 2025 - 18:24
Ireland’s emissions trend ‘alarming and shocking, with actions reset required’Stop Climate Chaos responds to projections that show Ireland will only cut emissions by 23 per cent compared to a 51 per cent legally binding targetWed May 28 2025 - 09:41
Analysis: There is no hiding place from latest EPA data on greenhouse gases Do we want to spend our money on fines or ensure Ireland becomes climate resilient?Wed May 28 2025 - 06:00
Ireland falls further behind on emissions targets making billions in fines more likely Emissions reduction of 23% anticipated by 2030, but national target is 51% Tue May 27 2025 - 21:00
Wind Energy Ireland warns immediate Government action needed ‘to protect’ offshore wind ‘opportunity’ Plan outlines critical steps to overcome planning delays and ensure first-phase projects become reality Tue May 27 2025 - 00:01
US company behind Ireland’s first fully electric plane flight says Shannon crucial for future operationsBeta Technologies’ electric Alia CTOL to conduct flights in Europe before final delivery in NorwayMon May 26 2025 - 12:46
Stripe announced as new headline sponsor of Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Collison brothers help secure future of event 20 years after winning at annual showcase of scienceMon May 26 2025 - 00:01
Ryanair quietly drops carbon offset option for passengers on its flightsCarbon calculator for flight emissions also withdrawn as airline says ‘there was very little interest or uptake from passengers’ Sun May 25 2025 - 06:00
What are Ireland’s Greenest Places in 2025? Share the places you feel are contributing to a better environmentWe are asking readers to nominate the places across Ireland they believe deserve to be acknowledgedSat May 24 2025 - 06:00
Students from UCD and TCD are joint winners of 2025 Mary Mulvihill science media competitionDeeply personal essay on the use of animals in biological research and biodiversity game announced as winnersThu May 22 2025 - 19:30
State hits lowest emissions in 30 years but clean energy evolution incomplete, notes SEAI report With increased renewables, electricity targets likely to be met despite lack of shift in transport and high imports of fossil fuels Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Key Paris climate pact target at 1.5 degrees ‘too high for polar ice sheets’ Mass loss in ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica is the biggest driver of global sea-level rise Tue May 20 2025 - 10:14
Angling suspended at three of Ireland’s top fisheries due to high water temperatures Moy and Erriff waterways in Co Mayo to remain closed until fish become less stressed Mon May 19 2025 - 19:00
Dublin homeowner at centre of insulation planning action in clear after council U-turnTallaght homeowner Clive Ryan says it is a 'huge relief' as 'the threat of imprisonment shook me to the core'Mon May 19 2025 - 15:13
Ireland losing investment because of slow progress on offshore wind projects, Limerick Chamber warns‘Urgent delivery of designated maritime area plans to unlock West coast floating offshore wind potential needed’Mon May 19 2025 - 06:00
What’s going on with Ireland’s failing septic tanks?More than half of 1,400 septic tanks inspected by local authorities in 2024 fell short of the required standardSat May 17 2025 - 06:00
Water supplies ‘on a knife edge’ with warm and dry weather set to continue, Uisce Éireann warnsMinimal amounts of rainfall forecast up to next weekend, though more substantial showers may then followFri May 16 2025 - 16:28
Blue flags: Record number of Irish beaches and marinas win award for 2025Kerry has most blue flags with 15, while Cork has most green coast awards with 14Fri May 16 2025 - 12:00
State’s new research agency chief Diarmuid O’Brien comes with strong track record and deep experience Appointment of Cambridge-based scientist brings to close turbulent period following dismissal of Prof Philip NolanWed May 14 2025 - 19:00
Why do plastics shed tiny particles into our food? Irish scientists have the answer‘Frozen-in’ stress causes plastic surfaces to erupt into microscopic blisters that jeopardise food safety and environmentWed May 14 2025 - 12:30
EPA issues warning amid high failure rate for septic tanks: 'It's a real concern'Waste problem placing homeowners’ health and environment at risk, says Environmental Protection Agency Tue May 13 2025 - 23:55
State in bid to lure from US top researchers and academics disillusioned by TrumpInitiative is expected to target, among others, disillusioned academics who have lost financial backing due to Trump administrationTue May 13 2025 - 06:00
Outdated electricity grid planning and weak governance stalls Europe’s transition to renewables, report warnsGrid operators are working to outdated scenarios which do not take account of growth in renewable energy sources, report arguesTue May 13 2025 - 06:00
