Ireland unlikely to meet climate targets, EPA warns The ability to stay within carbon budgets is in doubt based on latest emission projectionsWed Jun 01 2022 - 00:03
Mayo diaspora urged to join forces to address climate and biodiversity crises in ‘unique’ initiativeKenyan ambassador, TDs and ‘change-makers’ explore county’s potential in tackling climate changeTue May 31 2022 - 12:58
Russia using Ukrainian soil as ‘a weapon of hunger’, potato forum hears ‘EU will not stand aside. Together with Ukraine, we shall use food for the defence of peace’ says EU agriculture commissioner Janusz WojciechowskiMon May 30 2022 - 19:36
EU has ‘no intention’ of forcing Irish farmers to reduce herd sizeThere are areas where more needs to be done, agriculture commissioner tells Irish Farmers’ AssociationMon May 30 2022 - 19:00
Young scientist co-founder honouredDr Tony Scott dedicates his Engineers Ireland fellowship to young peopleFri May 27 2022 - 07:00
Almost 280,000 people working on farms - 2020 agricultural census confirmsMore than half of farm holders say farming is their sole occupation; less than half have succession plan in place.Fri May 27 2022 - 06:33
Climate change fuelling extended tick parasite season and higher incidence of Lyme diseaseTick-borne infections in EU ‘a new epidemic in face of global warming’, warns IMJ research paperThu May 26 2022 - 17:15
Battery storage to be critical part of Ireland’s energy transition, says Eamon RyanStoring energy using batteries could cut carbon emissions and save consumers €85 million on electricity bills annuallyThu May 26 2022 - 16:04
Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new membersRIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish societySat May 21 2022 - 10:45
EU unveils plan to rapidly reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuelThree-pronged RePowerEU plans will fast forward green transition and focus on saving energyWed May 18 2022 - 18:57
‘Alarming new records’ for climate change set last year, says WMOHuman activities causing ‘planetary scale changes’ to oceans, atmosphere and landWed May 18 2022 - 10:53
National Biodiversity Week: Quilty Bay displays marine richesCoastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive speciesTue May 17 2022 - 18:06
Just 10% of global land in natural state by 2050 without action, says biodiversity expertFirst session of Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss sits at Dublin CastleSat May 14 2022 - 18:47
Blanket bog conservation project unveiled for vast area from Galway to DonegalWild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supportsFri May 13 2022 - 16:45
Biodiversity Week coincides with ‘critical year’ for Irish natureMore than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’Fri May 13 2022 - 13:46
Irish Water defends record on raw sewage discharges after criticism in EPA reportUtility on track to end ‘almost all raw sewage discharges’ into waters within three yearsFri May 13 2022 - 11:40
Bathing water quality improving but issues still to be addressed – EPALatest evaluation finds 78% of swimming areas have excellent water qualityThu May 12 2022 - 23:55
‘It’s going to be very challenging,’ Martin tells Dublin Climate SummitClimate change calls for ‘relentless focus’ and ‘shared acceptance’, says TaoiseachThu May 12 2022 - 21:16
Flooding will threaten more than 8,500 Dublin buildings, climate summit hearsDamaged areas would be concentrated in an area around the mouth of the river LiffeyThu May 12 2022 - 12:09
Judge upholds €6,000 fine for destruction of hedgerows, mature treesLandowner pleads guilty to five Wildlife Act offences at Ballickmoyler, Co LaoisThu May 12 2022 - 01:00
Surge in renewables capacity could reduce EU’s dependence on Russian gasFurther growth expected in 2022 as governments seek to secure climate benefitsWed May 11 2022 - 18:04
Espresso with kick ‘may raise cholesterol’ levels . . . in menDrinker’s sex and brewing method may be key to downside in drinking popular stimulantTue May 10 2022 - 23:30
Ireland risks missing emissions reduction targets without more construction workers‘Clear challenge’ in sector to recruit and retain staff, Oireachtas Committee hearsTue May 10 2022 - 15:44
Global warming could briefly exceed 1.5 degrees by 2026 – reportWMO warns of dangers linked to breaching long-term target set by Paris AgreementTue May 10 2022 - 09:46
Musk’s purchase of Twitter described as ‘dangerous narcissism’ by President HigginsPresident voices concern about control of public discourse by multi-billionaireThu May 05 2022 - 16:08
‘A day of hope for nature’: €55m plan for wildlife service announcedCritical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’Wed May 04 2022 - 18:48
National Parks & Wildlife Service to be restructured under €55m packageAdditional funding will be used to overhaul organisation and appoint extra staffTue May 03 2022 - 21:38
Elevated sea-level rise in Dublin higher than predicted due to climate change, study findsAnalysis of Dublin Bay over eight decades confirms sea-level rise faster than expectedThu Apr 28 2022 - 14:10
There is no time to hang about – emissions need to peak by 2025If the world is to have any chance of avoiding the ravages of climate disruption the most effective action is weaning off fossil fuels while scaling up renewablesThu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
Proprosed ‘gigantic’ Dundrum development is out of scale, meeting hearsCommunity group to object to development being fast-tracked through An Bord PleanálaWed Apr 27 2022 - 22:20
Microgeneration set to play a big role in Ireland’s energy transitionSolar power set to fuel democratisation of energyWed Apr 27 2022 - 00:00
Western seaboard has ‘vast potential’ to generate renewable energyTaoiseach says accelerating scale-up of offshore wind projects would help Ireland address climate changeThu Apr 14 2022 - 20:03
Conference told EU needs to spend €400bn a year on energy to meet climate targetsEuropean commissioner Mairead McGuinness tells Irish wind energy event ‘nothing is off the table’Thu Apr 14 2022 - 17:32
Irish scientists identify novel approach to preventing epileptic seizuresThe breakthrough was led by researchers in Trinity College DublinThu Apr 14 2022 - 10:00
Government sets out strategy to deal with future energy price shocksNational energy security framework puts key focus on enhancing affordabilityThu Apr 14 2022 - 06:00
Winds of change: Unnerving times for Ireland's offshore energy investorsKey target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardyWed Apr 13 2022 - 20:00
Government inaction stalling scale-up of wind energy – McDonaldPlanning bottlenecks delaying infrastructure rollout, WEI conference toldWed Apr 13 2022 - 16:41
Wintering waterbird species decline sharply as climate changes - surveyBirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in numberWed Apr 13 2022 - 13:40
Climate activists march to stress vulnerability of Shannon estuaryClimate justice caravan on nine-day hike to emphasise ecosystems and people reliant on themMon Apr 11 2022 - 15:38
Plans to transform parks and wildlife service to go to Cabinet ‘within weeks’Minister says increased resources to be allocated to arrest species and habitat lossMon Apr 11 2022 - 00:01
Water quality in majority of Irish rivers and lakes is unacceptably poor, committee hearsWater quality crisis is leading to loss of nature and contamination, An Taisce saysThu Apr 07 2022 - 22:53
The carbon budget will test the Coalition’s mettle – so what happens next?Sectoral ceilings mean good performers and laggards soon become obviousThu Apr 07 2022 - 20:37
Scientists reveal clear genetic signals for risk of schizophreniaResearchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptomsWed Apr 06 2022 - 19:37
UCD and Queen’s to enhance collaboration on critical areas of researchMove is to enhance co-operation in research and innovation ‘in areas of mutual strength’Wed Apr 06 2022 - 15:45
Calls for greater urgency with Irish climate actions in light of IPCC reportClimate Council chair does not favour holding off carbon tax increases later this monthTue Apr 05 2022 - 19:25
Ending fossil fuel use with great urgency is IPCC’s core messageSoaring energy costs may prompt governments to park efforts to reduce CO2 emissionsTue Apr 05 2022 - 01:00
Ten things we now know about the climate crisis after the latest UN reportReport backs massive rollout of renewable energy, especially in wind and solar formMon Apr 04 2022 - 19:45
Climate change report: ‘It’s now or never if we want to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees’Irish climatologist says report gives countries ‘an F or E minus’ in terms of performanceMon Apr 04 2022 - 16:00
UN report expected to indicate shift to low-carbon economies is too slowIPCC to examine options on removing carbon from atmosphere for first timeSun Apr 03 2022 - 18:00
Irish emissions from power-generation and industrial companies rose by 15% in 2021Biggest rise in electricity sector due to higher demand, less wind power and more coal useSun Apr 03 2022 - 11:19
