A climate change paradox: instead of worrying about not being seen as moral enough, politicians don’t want to appear too moral
A study among UK MPs found many feared being seen as zealots - but has an Irish TD found a better way?
Pieces by Hannah Daly
A study among UK MPs found many feared being seen as zealots - but has an Irish TD found a better way?
At a time of climate crisis: It’s not about saving the planet — but about saving ourselves
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is not enough – we will also have to actively remove carbon from the atmosphere
Research has found universities play a key role in perpetuating unsustainability and are increasingly being run as businesses
At a time of climate crisis sustainable aviation fuel is a long way off, while industry figures don’t count flight emissions
At a Time of Climate Crisis: This revolution has been made possible by big strides in battery technology, which has driven down the cost, weight and size of batteries
Eighteen per cent of Irish electricity was consumed by data centres in 2022, as much as all urban homes, making the country an outlier
Climate Crisis: We must focus on the value not the initial cost of change
In this era of climate upheaval, urgent remedial action requires limiting of high-carbon sectors, not their expansion
In the rush to decarbonise our energy supply, Ireland should proceed with caution before committing to hydrogen
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Greenhouse gas emissions need to suffer a death by 1,000 cuts to keep legal commitments
Is ‘renewable diesel’ the climate saviour or a life raft for the liquid fuels industry?
At a Time of Climate Emergency: Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is still just about possible but requires rapid change
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Despite their drawbacks, EV deployment must speed up
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Electric schoolbuses could be a silver bullet for sustainable transport
Hannah Daly has written an inspirational story about overcoming many difficulties
Ireland should not use other countries’ poor climate record as cover for our own
Hannah Daly: Harnessing the power of sun and wind requires a transformation to a more agile power system
Despite the lack of specifics the plan published this week is a significant step-up in effort and a roadmap for a transformed, sustainable Ireland which should give us hope
Taoiseach must take lead in implementing next climate plan to keep targets on track
At a Time of Climate Crisis: The State cannot develop a credible energy security plan without taking its own climate policy into account
Emissions will continue to rise unless immediate steps are taken
Misleading narratives around methane, carbon sequestration and food security do none of us any favours
At a time of climate crisis, aiming for car-free areas is an important goal and one European cities are achieving
The war in Ukraine is a strong argument for – not against – making systemic changes now
Planning bottlenecks delaying infrastructure rollout, WEI conference told
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Emissions cuts are urgent to keep Earth at safe temperature
Ukraine crisis provides chance to accelerate sustainable energy transition
Opinion: Waiting for technology or for capitalism to be reformed will not achieve decarbonisation
Huge electricity consumers may compromise ‘small isolated grid’ and drive emissions
In The News: New plan intended to halve Ireland’s greenhouse gases in nine years
Big upfront costs for current generation but plan is fastest route to sustainable prosperity
Ireland has made ambitious pledges, although the rhetoric is failing to meet reality
Agenda: New proposals will bring binding targets – and there will be winners and losers
Dig into online activity and data centres and the environmental results may surprise you
Scientists warn that planet will be unliveable if emissions are not reduced
Climate change experts and campaigners on whether November's global summit can meet the climate threat
Report by 70 environmental and climate groups puts Green Party in difficult position
‘Ireland’s agricultural system, which relies on producing the most carbon-intensive foods, is highly unsustainable’
Call to stabilise methane emissions ‘contrary to Ireland’s obligations under Paris deal’
UCC experts say energy-related emissions need 80% reduction by 2030 to achieve target
The energy system could decarbonise at 7% annually but requires far-reaching action
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