Ireland’s climate and energy security must not be sacrificed to appease Trump with LNG deal - Friends of the Earth
‘Government must not lock Ireland into long-term gas addiction in short-term effort to distract US president’
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‘Government must not lock Ireland into long-term gas addiction in short-term effort to distract US president’
Europe is looking to high-protein plant crop yields to reduce reliance on imported plant proteins and enhance food security
An increasing number of ‘middle powers’ are stepping up their engagement in Africa in an effort to bolster their global influence
New attempts to prolong the fossil fuel era have come at precisely the wrong time
Almost a third admit to not having made climate-friendly investments in past year, major report shows
The musician, who is deaf/hard of hearing, talks about her latest work, The Land Grows Weary of its Own, which has its Irish premiere this month
Concerns over impact on equine industry
It makes no sense to put public money into a forest that is going to be blown down again in 10, 20 or 30 years' time
Irish group’s project could prevent half a million tonnes of greenhouse gas entering the atmosphere
World may already be in period where Paris climate pact target of keeping temperature rise to within 1.5 degrees is breached sooner than anticipated
Acrimonious dispute unfolding over whether European Commission should fund organisations that lobby European Union institutions
Sparkle is not a necessity for survival but aesthetic delight is part of what makes us human
Giving flowers is a lovely gesture, but the backstory of some bouquets is just plain ugly
Many beloved garden structures were battered (or removed entirely) by Storm Éowyn. How to stop it happening again?
Ella McSweeney: A recent incident in Killary Harbour provides further evidence that the salmon farming system carries too much risk
The storm felled thousands of trees in the State’s most forested county, leaving thousands of residents without power
‘The house is burning. We don’t need a more sophisticated thermometer, we need a fire hose,‘ says a resident expert at a unique conservation area in Costa Rica
Hurricane force 12 winds hit Mace Head and Malin Head on January 24th
With total potential State aid reaching €30,000 per hectare, financial incentives for forestry are substantial
Fund will seek to invest “in a number of projects” of Ireland, with a focus on greenfield new build projects.
Ireland’s ocean literature paints a picture of the seas we once had and could yet have again. The way to recover it, and our connection with it, lies in protecting what remains
A meal with less meat and dairy is better for our health, for the environment and for our pockets
Ukraine war, growing geopolitical tensions, rise of artificial intelligence and worsening climate crisis cited as factors pushing us towards global catastrophe
Emigration, home ownership and climate change are among the issues weighing on the minds of Irish twentysomethings
If you can’t keep the film houses open in Los Angeles, what hope for the rest of the world?
Forget ‘greenwashing’ - now the talk in the corporate world is of “greenhushing”
Just over a week on, tens of thousands of premises are still without power and water, meaning we have tough, urgent choices to make
An Bord Pleanála has overturned council decision to grant permission for Dawn Meats abbatoir to offload 400,000 litres of treated wastewater into the river every day
ESB Networks warned public not to approach dangerous fallen electricity infrastructure
Given that about a third of the country lies below sea level, the greatest long-term risk is from flooding as a result of rising sea levels
‘We’re not resilient to today’s climate,‘ says expert as State and utility companies face greater pressure to prepare for stormier weather
If this storm erodes public confidence in electrification, it could lead to backtracking
The problem boils down to one of politics versus populism, as politicians who promote unpopular but crucial policies struggle to be re-elected
Research Lives: Dr Deirdre Robertson is a senior researcher at the behavioural research unit, ESRI
Galway GP has to dispose of vaccines due to power outages as many could be without electricity into next week
Average temperature in 2023 was 10.96 degrees with 1,511 millimetres of rain recorded
Counsel for the State says the climate plan demonstrates specific actions on emission reduction and provides justification for stated targets
State is projected to miss emissions targets by 2030, risking €20bn fine despite solid progress on renewables and reducing carbon
About 56,000 households in North were without electricity at 4.30pm on Monday afternoon, according to Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) Networks
Waterford-based artist Sean Corcoran wants us to think differently about excess of all kinds, through the medium of unwanted mugs, jugs and plates
Pulling out of Paris Agreement was predictable theatre, but resulting temperature and emission rises will push Earth to dangerous tipping points
Maura Adshead, whose home was damaged, believes extreme weather is linked to climate change
How to help? Plant wildflowers, avoid using chemicals and get comfortable with messy, neglected areas
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is hailed as a panacea for concerns about electricity supply and flexibility, but can it be made to work?
It won’t be the last time we’re catapulted briefly back into a world of abrupt school closures. So why are decisions on online learning being left up to individual schools?
No legal obligation for businesses that stay open to pay staff who feel they cannot attend, but owners should be mindful that loyalty may ‘pay off’, says business group
Latest outbreak stokes fears in California, already devastated by two weeks of infernos that killed at least 28, destroyed 15,000 structures and left thousands displaced
Having othered nature throughout history, we continue to do so in Ireland. Once you demonise something, it is easy to discount it
As CAP payments are oriented towards sustainability, nature-friendly farming can secure reliable funding for farms in an increasingly unreliable global marketplace
The EU circular economy action plan aims to reduce pressure on natural resources through re-use and repair but Ireland’s recycling rate is far below the European average
Trump says he wants to be remembered as a peacemaker. If he delivers on his promises on oil and gas expansion, he’ll be remembered as an Emperor who fiddled while Rome burned
From withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump was quick to sign several orders on his first day back in office
World Economic Forum (WEF) adopts new measures but business elites don’t seem to be biting
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices