From common to rare in 60 years, Ireland’s angel sharks need a guardian angel of their own
Poor fishing practices and lack of protections have left species critically endangered
EU habitats directive
For stories realting to the EU's habitats directive
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
Green roofs and permeable paving: how to solve both the human and nature housing crises
New housing developments can provide more benefits to society than the bare minimum of having a roof over your head if done correctly
Ireland seeks extension to nitrates directive
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon hopes to secure farmers time to comply with EU habitats directive
The tariffs the EU inflicts on itself: Extreme heat, floods, pollution and ill-health
Bloc’s environment agency flags concerns over water stress, unhealthy soils and pollution
Changing the conversation on Ireland’s Natura 2000 sites
‘If you live in a very special place, that should be a good thing and not a bad thing’
Report condemns decline of Ireland’s largest saltwater lake over 40 years
Oireachtas committee calls for full restoration of heavily polluted Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford
How plans for new Guggenheim museum have triggered major biodiversity row in Spain
Proposed Guggenheim development in Guernica faces opposition over ecological concerns
Fending off coastal erosion: one Co Kerry community’s story
Having the right approach to local engagement is a key part of protecting the unique ecosystem of the Maharees
Yet another of our natural treasures is in deep trouble
Despite its status as a protected area for birds and wildlife, Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford is now suffering from a dangerous, if not fatal, level of pollution
Farming for and with nature has entered the mainstream
As CAP payments are oriented towards sustainability, nature-friendly farming can secure reliable funding for farms in an increasingly unreliable global marketplace
Two of State’s largest landowners sign co-operation deal on restoring nature
Coillte and National Parks and Wildlife Service agree framework to co-operate on conservation
Decline of Irish insects reflects inconsistent approach to protecting endangered species
While pollinators have captured the public imagination, other groups such as ants, aquatic flies and beetles are overlooked
New national water action plan to curb pollution and flooding approved by Cabinet
New approach to have significant implications for farmers as it will allow for revisions to controversial 1945 Arterial Drainage Act
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Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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