How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 22 hrs
If the earth is getting hotter, why is this summer so dismal? It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to say Climate Change • 11 Jul
Why you should be collecting and using rainwater Rainwater harvesting is a possible solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. Rainwater • 03 Jul
Why Ireland can expect to see more extreme future heatwaves While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rate Climate Change • 02 Jul
Why an urban garden is good for you and everyone else Urban gardens have been shown to improve your wellbeing, increase garden biodiversity and support wildlife Gardens • 01 Jul
Why we say one thing about sustainability and do something else There is a massive intention-behaviour gap between our positive intentions around sustainability and the actions we then take Climate Change • 21 Jun
Why are we experiencing such a chilly June and will it continue? It has been 10 days since any weather stations around Ireland recorded air temperatures over 20°C Weather • 14 Jun
How climate change is making air turbulence worse We should anticipate an increase in both the frequency and intensity of clear air turbulence as climate change progresses Climate Change • 10 Jun
What is air turbulence and is it happening more frequently? From busy skies to climate change, there's the increased chance of an airplane flying through turbulent areas these days Weather • 26 May
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 14 May
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May
Why you need to put away your lawnmover for May No Mow May allows native plants to recover and provide ecosystem support for other plants, pollinators and nature No Mow May • 01 May
How we're tricked into buying new home appliances Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances Psychology • 24 Apr
How 80% of EU CAP subsidies support emissions-intensive products Of the €57 billion annual CAP budget, €46 billion was directed towards meat and dairy farming, rather than sustainable alternatives Farming • 04 Apr
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms, like Storm Kathleen, hitting the country Weather • 04 Apr
Can farms combining livestock and crops improve sustainability? Mixed farming systems are a potential solution to bridging the gap between agriculture's economic and environmental challenges Farming • 26 Mar
Cold, wet & unsettled: what's the story with our spring weather? We'll see cooler conditions this weekend with an arctic air mass moving south as March proves to be wetter and duller than average Weather • 22 Mar
What role did climate change play in Midleton flooding last year? Ireland's first ever attribution study has unpicked the causes of Storm Babet flooding and its possible links to climate change Climate Change • 29 Feb
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here's your checklist There are a few things to consider before you take the big step to stick solar panels on the roof of your house. Solar panels • 25 Mar
Will Deposit Return Scheme see us change our recycling behaviour? It's probably the biggest environmental behaviour change since the plastic bag levy, but are we any good at dealing with change? Deposit Return Scheme • 30 Jan
How do we protect native seabirds and grow offshore wind energy? Ireland needs to rapidly expand its renewable energy production, impacting iconic species such as our globally important seabird populations Nature • 16 Jan
How climate change is going to affect your holidays in 2024 if Europe continues to experience extreme weather conditions like last summer, many will think twice about booking a place in the sun Climate Change • 07 Jan
How oil and gas giants try to influence the global climate agenda From the Paris Agreement to COP28, it's not the first time the international climate agenda has been "hijacked" by oil companies COP28 • 12 Dec 23
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
COP28 just approved a 'loss and damage' fund. What does it mean? COP28's 'loss and damage' fund explained as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gets ready to announce Ireland's contribution Climate Change • 01 Dec 23
