COP host urges rich nations to break climate deal impasse The hosts of this year's UN climate summit has urged governments to start compromising to break a deadlock over how to help poorer countries tackle … Climate Change • 16 hrs
Air pollution exposure linked to poorer mental health Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to poorer mental health in older people, according to new research published today by the Economic and … Health • 16 Jul
Watch: The 'disgusting' problem of stickers on bins A modern-day littering phenomenon has been puzzling and frustrating people in towns and villages across the country. Munster • 13 Jul
Climate policies pay dividends - but let's not drop guard Perhaps this news that our climate policies are paying dividends and starting to turn the tide on emissions will give some comfort. Nobody, however, should … Analysis and Comment • 13 Jul
Call to make it easier, cheaper to install heat pumps The Climate Change Advisory Council has said the Government must do more to help everyone make sustainable choices in insulating and heating their homes. Ireland • 11 Jul
Increase in significantly and grossly polluted areas There has been an increase in the number of significantly and grossly polluted areas across Ireland, according to the 2023 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System … Ireland • 10 Jul
Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax Denmark will introduce the world's first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon … World • 10 Jul
6.8% emissions reduction in 2023 a positive - EPA Official figures showing a 6.8% reduction in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions last year are incredibly positive news, the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency … Climate Change • 10 Jul
Report finds lack of urgency around climate change Although awareness of climate change is high among the Irish public, a sense of urgency about the issue and understanding of individual impact remains a … Climate Change • 04 Jul
80,000 more people using 'at risk' water supplies in 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency has said there was an increase of 80,000 in the number of people using "at risk" public water supplies last year. Ireland • 03 Jul
Ireland '20 times more likely' to reach 33C - research Research by scientists at Maynooth University has revealed a very substantial increase in the likelihood and extent of extreme heat events in Ireland. Environment • 02 Jul
Halving food waste could cut emissions - report Halving food waste could cut climate-warming emissions and end undernourishment for 153 million people globally, the OECD and the UN's food agency have said in … World • 02 Jul
Climate change boosted hajj heat by 2.5C - scientists The heatwave in Saudi Arabia blamed for the deaths of 1,300 people on the hajj pilgrimage this month was made worse by climate change, a … Climate Change • 28 Jun
Measures needed to increase EV sales - climate watchdog The Climate Change Advisory Council said urgent measures to increase the sale of electric vehicles in Ireland are needed and it has called for a … Ireland • 27 Jun
Warning windfarms could shut without planning reform Up to 20% of the currently installed onshore wind energy capacity in Ireland could disappear at the end of this decade if the planning system … Business • 26 Jun
EPA report finds radiation exposure within safe ranges A new assessment by the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the average dose of radiation received by the Irish population has been consistent over … Environment • 25 Jun
Volcanic eruption in Iceland ends after 24 days Authorities in Iceland have said that a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest of the country has ended after 24 days of … World • 24 Jun
Scottish farmers damn wild beaver reintroduction policy The re-introduction of wild beavers to Scotland has caused both delight and consternation as the impact on the environment is seen by some as a … UK • 19 Jun
Cttee hears water project will benefit 2.5 million people The Chief Executive of Uisce Éireann has told an Oireachtas committee that the project to take water from the River Shannon for the midlands and … Ireland • 18 Jun
Public bodies to be allowed buy remanufactured laptops Public bodies are to be allowed to purchase remanufactured laptops as part of a new framework launched by the Office of Government Procurement. Ireland • 17 Jun
'No caps left behind' on drink containers from next month The EU's Single Use Plastics Directive will mean all plastic bottle caps have to be tethered to bottles from July, and it is now up … Ireland • 15 Jun
No improvement in Ireland water quality, says EPA Water quality in Ireland is not improving overall, with nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater the biggest issue, according to a report from the Environmental … Ireland • 12 Jun
Cost of retrofitting homes still a barrier for over 60s A little more than a quarter of adults are likely to carry out a home energy upgrade in the next 12 months, a new survey … Environment • 07 Jun
IPCA calls for further delays on construction waste levy The Irish Plant Contractors Association has called for a further delay to a levy on construction and demolition waste due to take effect on 1 … Ireland • 06 Jun
Ireland in 'uncertain' times due to climate change - Ryan Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said the public are living in "deeply fearful" and "uncertain" times because of the threat of … Politics • 05 Jun
