Aircraft lessors sow doubts over green fuel silver bullet The world's two largest aircraft lessors said governments will need to invest huge sums of taxpayers' money if they want the fleets of the future … Business • 02 Feb
Scheme to curb drink container waste takes effect The new nationwide money-back scheme for plastic drinks bottles and aluminum cans comes into effect today and aims to encourage people to return used drinks … Environment • 01 Feb
Wind turbine blades to be turned into e-mobility hub The ESB Group has announced a plan to turn decommissioned wind turbine blades into a new e-mobility hub. Climate Change • 30 Jan
Pandora stops using mined silver and gold Pandora, the world's largest jeweller by amount of products sold, has stopped using mined silver and gold and now only manufactures with recycled precious metals, … Business • 30 Jan
Offshore wind could be worth at least €38bn to economy Ireland's offshore wind industry has the potential to add at least €38 billion to the Irish economy over the lifetime of all installed wind farms, … Business • 30 Jan
Statkraft eyes 3GW of renewable energy projects by 2030 Renewable energy firm Statkraft has announced plans to roll out 3 gigawatts of renewable energy projects in Ireland by 2030, which will include its 500MW … Business • 29 Jan
Watch: Deposit return scheme - what you need to know Supermarkets and shop owners have been busy preparing for the launch of the new Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February. Environment • 29 Jan
Shell to shut German oil refinery, convert to chemicals Shell will shut down its oil refinery in Wesseling in Germany, by 2025 and convert the site to produce chemicals as part of its drive … Business • 26 Jan
8 firms to take part in Bord an Móna's green programme Eight start-up green businesses from across Ireland which will take part in Bord Na Móna's 2024 Accelerate Green Programme. Business • 26 Jan
95% of consumers to engage with Deposit Return Scheme A new survey reveals that 82% of consumers support the introduction of the deposit return scheme and 95% of consumers plan to engage with the … Business • 24 Jan
Demand for gas down 7% as wind energy increases The demand for gas in Ireland dropped 7% last year due to an increase in energy powered by wind, new figures show. Business • 24 Jan
Most euro zone banks face risk from climate complacency Most big banks in Europe are failing to adjust their business to the looming decarbonisation of the bloc's economy and thus face increased financial, reputational … Business • 23 Jan
Corre Energy agrees second deal with Eneco Energy company Corre Energy and Eneco have signed a deal for the company's first Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) project in Germany. Business • 22 Jan
EU agrees on tougher carbon curbs for trucks and buses Negotiators from European Union member states and the European Parliament have agreed tougher emission standards for trucks and buses, phased in between 2030 and 2040. Climate • 18 Jan
Circle K and IONITY expand high-power chargers network Forecourt retailer Circle K and high-power charging network IONITY are increasing the number of high-power EV chargers across the Circle K network in Ireland. Business • 18 Jan
Greenland lost more ice than previously thought: study Climate change has caused Greenland's ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously thought, according to research published that used satellite imagery to track … Environment • 17 Jan
Norway to boost oil, gas drilling, including in Arctic Norway has today awarded stakes in 62 offshore oil and gas exploration licences to 24 energy companies in its annual licensing round, including in the … Business • 16 Jan
Over 300 companies to start reporting impact on nature More than 300 companies and financial institutions plan to report on the impacts they have on the natural world as part of efforts to stem … Business • 16 Jan
Northvolt raises $5 billion green loan for expansion Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt said it has raised $5 billion in the form of the largest green loan raised in Europe as it seeks … Business • 16 Jan
Wind farms supplied 35% of electricity in 2023 Wind farms supplied a record 35% of all electricity used on the island of Ireland last year, according to the annual report of Wind Energy … Environment • 16 Jan
EU climate report highlights not a moment to waste The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has gone up by 50% in 170 years. It now stands at 419 parts per million, up … Analysis and Comment • 15 Jan
UK grocer Sainsbury's launches EV charging business British supermarket group Sainsbury's has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging business, targeting over 750 ultra-rapid charging bays in over 100 store car parks by … Business • 12 Jan
Hertz to sell 20,000 EVs for gas-powered vehicles Car rental firm Hertz Global Holdings said today it would sell about 20,000 electric vehicles from its US fleet due to higher expenses related to … Business • 11 Jan
UK unveils plans for major nuclear power expansion The UK government has announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years" to bolster its energy … UK • 11 Jan
Watch: Climate a hot topic for young scientists Climate change is a hot topic among pupils showcasing their work at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. Climate Change • 10 Jan
