Ireland needs to practise what it preaches on climate action, says Mary RobinsonState must approach climate diplomacy on global stage ‘with a deep sense of humility’Thu Sept 17 2020 - 19:57
Ireland will match EU’s ambition to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030, Ryan saysEnvironment Minister says Government will work with EU to achieve ‘radical transformation’Wed Sept 16 2020 - 21:02
Plug-in hybrid emissions 2.5 times higher than official tests indicate – environmental groups claimMotor industry accuses groups of analysing figures that were abandoned in favour of ‘more robust’ testWed Sept 16 2020 - 18:38
Ireland’s throwaway culture generating increasing levels of waste, EPA findsFigures indicate State is ‘going in wrong direction across a number of indicators, such as falling recycling levels’Wed Sept 16 2020 - 17:48
Blonde hair, blue eyes often not dominant characteristics of Irish Vikings, study findsMajor international genetic study reveals ties to Norway and different traits to classical portrayalsWed Sept 16 2020 - 16:00
Facebook commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030Social media giant’s move to be ‘supported by renewable energy’ and will affect Meath data centreTue Sept 15 2020 - 05:08
Ireland to miss 2030 climate targets due to ‘broken planning system’ – reportStudy says planning decisions for renewable energy need to be made fasterMon Sept 14 2020 - 11:09
Seven community renewable energy projects get go aheadNew Government scheme to support €1.4bn investment and generate 1,000 jobsFri Sept 11 2020 - 20:21
Mercosur accord contradicts EU Green Deal and fails to protect communities, study saysTrade deal will be a failure on sustainability grounds, international researchers findWed Sept 09 2020 - 21:15
EU court delivers blow to plan for Shannon ‘fracked gas’ terminal‘Far reaching’ ruling welcomed by Friends of the Irish Environment which brought actionWed Sept 09 2020 - 16:08
Distinguished Irish scientists to lead DIAS line-up for 2020 Dublin Festival of HistoryAstrophysicist Prof Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell and immunologist Prof Luke O’Neill will featureTue Sept 08 2020 - 16:59
ESB rejects report findings on fossil fuel ‘lock-in’ and defends recordState bodies must play ‘active role in delivery of our climate ambition’ – DCCAE insistsTue Sept 08 2020 - 16:54
Public bodies locking Ireland into fossil fuel use, Friends of Earth claimsESB and Gas Networks Ireland plans ‘at odds with decarbonisation objective’Tue Sept 08 2020 - 02:54
President pays tribute to Mike Cooley, ‘one of the finest Irish scientists’Tuam native placed the human at centre of technological innovationSun Sept 06 2020 - 13:04
Nine key actions to improve Irish air quality and human healthA nationwide ban on smoky fuels, supports for ‘fuel poverty’ and heat pumps will all helpWed Sept 02 2020 - 01:08
Unfinished business: The case for a nationwide smoky fuel banFocus on coal overlooks fact peat and wood also release dangerous microscopic particlesWed Sept 02 2020 - 01:00
Thirty years on, Ireland’s smoky coal ban remains an urgent issueSome, including initial proponent Mary Harney, argue the ban should be nationwideMon Aug 31 2020 - 01:08
State’s power grid ‘urgently needs strengthening’Infrastructure struggling to cope with rising level of renewable energy, according to reportMon Aug 24 2020 - 15:27
IWMA calls for deposit-and-refund scheme to be scrappedPlan for drink containers would result in loss of 1.2m kerbside collection pointsMon Aug 24 2020 - 02:14
Scientists discover protein linked to depression and brain disordersResearch suggests screening for certain genetic variants will enable earlier diagnosisThu Aug 20 2020 - 20:00
Climate ‘tipping points’ concept could have dangerous consequences – scientistsEvaluation suggests using ecosystem thresholds to develop policies is not best approachMon Aug 17 2020 - 20:04
Irish grass-fed beef could get special EU statusAchill Island Sea Salt may also be set to receive special protection from BrusselsFri Aug 14 2020 - 16:53
Shane Kenny convinced Achill water contamination triggered medical relapseFormer RTÉ broadcaster seeks full explanation of aluminium problem in island’s supplyFri Aug 14 2020 - 06:00
Irish Water investigates reports of strange smell or taste from Dublin drinking waterUtility responds after complaints from residents in some areas of the city about waterThu Aug 13 2020 - 19:04
Scientists find link between strokes and winter air pollution in DublinResearch leads to call for national ban on solid fuel burningTue Aug 11 2020 - 11:29
Ireland ‘wildly unlikely’ to meet 7% carbon reduction goal, says economist‘Extensive Irish commitment to data centres’ could cause cost to consumer, study findsMon Aug 10 2020 - 15:27
‘Customers are very confused’: Motor dealer outlines EV realityBuyers may want to go green, but for those travelling long distances the range is smallMon Aug 10 2020 - 09:02
Is the Government asleep at the wheel over motor tax revenue?Reform needed to safeguard €6bn income while promoting electric vehicles, economist warnsMon Aug 10 2020 - 06:00
Meat plants Q&A: The lingering coronavirus threatHealth Protection Surveillance Centre advice noted the need for pod or groups of workersThu Aug 06 2020 - 23:15
Irish scientists shed new light on why exercise promotes bone growthFindings open door to potential new osteoporosis therapiesWed Aug 05 2020 - 17:03
Green power auction wins for 19 wind farms and 63 solar projectsEnergy companies bid against each other for contracts of 16.5 years to provide serviceWed Aug 05 2020 - 08:15
Supreme Court ruling a lift for climate activists worldwideDecision a reminder that failure on climate commitments is actionable in court of lawSat Aug 01 2020 - 01:00
Trinity College lawns dug up to make room for wild flowersRe-wilding of lawns at the entrance are an effort to address biodiversity crisisFri Jul 31 2020 - 13:29
Celebrating the bicentenary of John Tyndall, one of Ireland’s most influential scientistsCarlow man reached the pinnacle of 19th century science but full recognition eluded himFri Jul 31 2020 - 11:29
12 ways of avoiding dementia identified in major new studyNew modifiable factors include alcohol consumption, head injuries in mid-life and air pollutionThu Jul 30 2020 - 20:18
Call for better State approach to dementia as study shows alcohol among risk factors40 per cent of dementia could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 factors, Lancet saysThu Jul 30 2020 - 20:14
Global warming: Should we be worried about coastal flooding?Hard data indicating scale of impact likely to be far greater than unreliable past forecastsThu Jul 30 2020 - 17:51
Ireland in one of regions most threatened by future coastal flooding – studyProjections show flooding could have far-reaching negative effects globally by 2100Thu Jul 30 2020 - 16:00
Green list won't be reviewed until next week despite spikes in some countriesFigures confirm sharp rises in cases in some green- list countries such as Malta since July 21stThu Jul 30 2020 - 06:55
Pity the expert in these sceptical times!Compelling case exists for an independent network of scientific advisers to advise government on the great challenges we faceThu Jul 30 2020 - 01:00
Adopt energy policy now to prevent importing of fracked gas, urge campaignersNew Fortress Energy has said it is pushing ahead to develop LNG terminal in Shannon EstuaryWed Jul 29 2020 - 21:34
Tillage farms threatened despite link to famous Irish brandsTillage has strong environmental benefits compared to other types of farming, report saysWed Jul 29 2020 - 11:02
Arthritis drug could be effective in seriously-ill Covid-19 patientsUCD study finds evidence supporting monoclonal antibody therapy is growingTue Jul 28 2020 - 20:22
World’s largest nuclear fusion project begins new phase in FranceFacility means fusion takes step towards generating clean energy source at scaleTue Jul 28 2020 - 15:59
Scientists reveal explosive secret beneath seemingly trustworthy volcanoesResearch on Galapagos Islands found volcanoes hide magmas under the groundTue Jul 28 2020 - 12:15
Climate finance fails to reach most vulnerable nations, report showsCall for donor countries to build climate change resilience into Covid-19 recovery plansTue Jul 28 2020 - 00:00
Sharp increase in dumping and ‘backyard burning’ during lockdown, says EPAIncrease in home improvements contributed to a rise in the volume of waste, report findsFri Jul 24 2020 - 19:51
Urban transport could be transformed in 6 months under stimulus plan, Ryan saysMinister wants local authorities to re-orientate streets towards pedestrians, cyclists and public transportFri Jul 24 2020 - 15:45
Covid-19: Scientists identify genes which help bats fight virusesGenetic material which gives bats natural superpowers revealed for the first timeThu Jul 23 2020 - 15:33
Septic tanks not being maintained or desludged spark concernInspections reveals faulty tanks pose threat to human health and environmentWed Jul 22 2020 - 00:43
