Should Ireland look to desalination to solve its water shortage?Thames Water’s plant is one renewable but costly model for ‘water-stressed’ regionsThu Jul 18 2019 - 01:00
New approach to major infrastructure projects ‘urgently needed’Academics carry out evaluation of Irish Water’s approach to Shannon pipelineWed Jul 17 2019 - 14:26
Shannon-Dublin pipe scheme: Could it cause the river to dry up?Locals fear the project may push the river to the edge amid an increased drought riskWed Jul 17 2019 - 00:45
Review into whether Dublin should get water from the Shannon due by DecemberUtilities regulator examining whether Irish Water evaluated all relevant optionsTue Jul 16 2019 - 01:23
Shannon pipeline not needed if Dublin water leaks fixed, study claimsRamping up supply would not address root problem of leaking pipes, analysis arguesTue Jul 16 2019 - 01:20
Leaking pipes and a grand plan: Ireland’s simmering water crisisEast coast growth and climate challenge supply system little changed since 1893Mon Jul 15 2019 - 08:46
Dublin facing further water shortages, warns expertWater-stressed east coast has high population density and least surface water availableMon Jul 15 2019 - 01:00
DNA study suggests ‘climate event’ contributed to collapse of empiresExamination of ancient bones by TCD scientists identifies genetic change in cattle herds 4,000 years agoThu Jul 11 2019 - 19:00
New space at Birr Castle will advance astronomical educationAstroLands will stage space camps and workshopsThu Jul 11 2019 - 00:00
EPA prosecuting ESB over water discharges into ShannonAction relates to temperature of cooling water discharged from Lough Ree plantWed Jul 10 2019 - 19:09
Greta Thunberg sends video of support to Cork climate protestersSwedish climate activist endorses opposition to proposed plastics plant in SkibbereenWed Jul 10 2019 - 19:06
Climate action plan ‘will not deliver revolution’ promised - climate groupsMeasures ‘do not add up to bringing Irish emissions down far enough fast enough’Wed Jul 10 2019 - 10:33
If you live in a city how can you protect yourself against air pollution?Wear a cycle mask, avoid exercising in polluted areas and restrict car use in the cityWed Jul 10 2019 - 10:01
Irish scientists celebrated in Mary Mulvihill award winner’s workIllustrator and Trinity student Laura Katharine Finnegan wins 2019 prizeTue Jul 09 2019 - 15:19
‘Radical measures’ needed to combat air pollution, Ministers sayReaction: 'Grave concern' over Dublin city air pollution findings in EPA reportTue Jul 09 2019 - 12:34
Dublin air pollution breaching EU limits, EPA warnsIncreased levels of nitrogen dioxide caused by traffic in capital can have health effectsTue Jul 09 2019 - 12:33
Bruton’s speech on forestry interrupted by Extinction RebellionMinister for Climate Action spoke of forestry as a solution to climate emergencyMon Jul 08 2019 - 22:22
New strategy for forestry needed in climate planResearcher urges multistakeholder form as way forward if sector is to developMon Jul 08 2019 - 21:15
Fine Gael accused of ‘greenwashing’ as climate emergency Bill killed offLegislation would have made Ireland fifth country in world to ban oil, gas explorationFri Jul 05 2019 - 01:00
No-deal Brexit a threat to nature in Ireland, committee hearsBarrister calls for prioritisation of island-wide regulation in negotiationsThu Jul 04 2019 - 17:20
Apollo 11 anniversary to be marked with events around the countryDIAS, Festival of Curiosity and Birr Castle to celebrate moon landing with series of eventsThu Jul 04 2019 - 10:15
Irish Water working to address ‘odour issues’ at Ringsend plantRecent discharges from Dublin plant have led to water discolouration and bathing banWed Jul 03 2019 - 16:05
Rare metals needed but social and environmetal issues ‘must be resolved’Rapidly growing demand for cobalt raises ethical concerns about ‘conflict minerals’Wed Jul 03 2019 - 11:24
New ‘motivator’ gene found in horses may determine willingness to raceFindings suggest horse’s ‘attitude’ may be critical factor in training regime -reportWed Jul 03 2019 - 08:02
Legislative changes have ‘weakened protections’ for breeding birds, TDs toldOne in five Irish species assessed ‘threatened with extinction’, BirdWatch official saysTue Jul 02 2019 - 21:16
Nearly half of all septic tanks are faulty, EPA inspections showA third of systems that failed inspections during 2013-2018 ‘still not fixed’ – EPATue Jul 02 2019 - 19:07
EPA sends inspectors to Ringsend wastewater plant after brown plume seenIrish Water says no incidents have occurred over last 48 hoursTue Jul 02 2019 - 13:25
Farmers seek urgent meeting with Taoiseach over ‘sellout’ Mercosur dealEU pulling the rug from under the beef sector, Irish Farmers’ Association saysMon Jul 01 2019 - 22:18
What is the new South American beef deal that will affect Ireland?Mercosur deal has been accused for ‘selling out’ Irish farmersMon Jul 01 2019 - 17:38
Seven start-ups receive European funding as Launchbox kicks offIrish companies receive funding of up to €2.5m each from the European CommissionThu Jun 27 2019 - 12:47
Ambitious plan to cut emissions and make Ireland carbon-neutral by 2050New climate legislation, budgets and targets will ensure greater oversightMon Jun 24 2019 - 13:21
Bruton rejects claims that transport measures in climate plan are ‘woeful’People Before Profit TD says the Government is continuing to issue exploration licences, build runways and construct a gas terminalWed Jun 19 2019 - 21:11
Ireland to support EU carbon-neutral objective for 2050As of Tuesday, Ireland is among 19 countries now backing the long-term targetTue Jun 18 2019 - 19:24
Friends of the Earth: Climate breakdown plan is 'biggest innovation' in 20 yearsSustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says fundamental to the success of the plan is the level of commitment of all parts of societyMon Jun 17 2019 - 22:10
Dramatic lifestyle changes coming as Ireland cuts the carbonThe carrot approach will apply initially but the stick will appear if progress is too slowMon Jun 17 2019 - 21:07
Climate action: What are the new Government measures?Plan on climate change contains almost 200 actions to ensure Ireland meets targetsMon Jun 17 2019 - 15:29
Government will try to meet tough climate targets by 2030Move is an attempt to prompt major behaviour shift in fossil-fuel consumption in economyMon Jun 17 2019 - 01:11
Ireland’s bee and butterfly populations declining, report findsBiodiversity study says status of Irish wildlife ‘remains precarious’Sun Jun 16 2019 - 13:29
University of Limerick on course to develop sustainable aviation fuelUniversity’s Bernal Institute signs deal with leading Dutch biofuel company SkyNRGThu Jun 13 2019 - 21:27
Ireland would face multibillion EU fines over emissions target failureMost EU states on course to miss own targets for cutting transport pollution by 2030Thu Jun 13 2019 - 17:49
Ryan urges Ireland to follow UK lead in committing to net-zero carbon by 2050The current Irish target is an 80 per cent reduction by mid centuryWed Jun 12 2019 - 21:01
President Higgins: Climate change crisis requires globalised responseMichael D Higgins affirms Ireland’s solidarity with vulnerable small island statesTue Jun 11 2019 - 19:33
Bats reveal genetic basis for extended lifespan and ability to resist cancerCritical evidence intervention in ageing process might increase quality of livingMon Jun 10 2019 - 16:00
John Kerry: ‘World leaders not doing enough to protect oceans’Former US secretary of state leading global effort to halt decline of marine environmentMon Jun 10 2019 - 01:00
Why is partially-treated sewage leaking into Dublin Bay?Ringsend wastewater treatment plant has a notorious reputationFri Jun 07 2019 - 13:24
Irish researchers help to reveal the secret lives of tiger sharksInformation will help team assess global climate crisisFri Jun 07 2019 - 12:16
Ireland to fall short of carbon-cutting targets, even with extra measures – EPADespite climate action initiatives in NDP, Ireland will fail to meet commitmentsThu Jun 06 2019 - 18:01
Explainer: What are the main options for a carbon tax in Ireland?Can carbon tax be used to change behaviour while also protecting less well off?Thu Jun 06 2019 - 10:27
‘Transport-orientated development’ critical to end cars’ dominance in citiesNESC report focuses on public transport and higher density housingThu Jun 06 2019 - 00:00
Skerries protesters attempt to stop felling of mature treesLocals on ‘chain saw patrol’ after Norwegian maples and London planes cut downThu May 30 2019 - 19:40
