Living in harmony with our precious pine marten
November 29th, 2018
Mammals are highly charismatic and inspiring to watch – imagine a grey wolf padding across a snowy Scandinavian hillside or an orangutan...
New website launched about Ireland’s rare pine marten
November 29th, 2018
A new website was launched this morning as a one-stop shop for information on the pine marten, one of Ireland’s rarest mammals.
The...
State requests consultation over cross-border emissions concerns
November 29th, 2018
The State has requested Donegal County Council to undertake a transboundary public consultation due to concerns raised by environmentalists over potential cross-border...
Long-term global warming trend continues with devastating effect
November 29th, 2018
The long-term warming trend has continued into 2018, with the average global temperature set to be the fourth highest on record, according...
An Taisce challenges oil and gas exploration off Cork coast
November 28th, 2018
An Taisce has initiated judicial review proceedings against the Department for Climate Action (DCCAE) in relation to the granting of oil and...
State takes issue with document calling on Ireland to rapidly reduce emissions
November 28th 2018
A statement from the UN’s Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Environment calling on Ireland to rapidly reduce emissions should be deemed...
Transport and solid fuels remain main source of air pollution
November 28th, 2018
Emissions from transport and the burning of solid fuel are Ireland’s top sources of air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has...
Idea to spray atmosphere with sun-dimming chemicals met with skepticism
November 27th, 2018
Spraying sun-dimming chemicals into the atmosphere may tackle climate change, a new study has argued.
The study carried out by scientists at Harvard...
UN Environment chief resigns over travel expenses controversy
November 24th, 2018
The findings of a draft audit outlining a lack of financial accountability at the UN Environment (UNEP) has led its chief to...
51 private water supplies tested positive for E. Coli in 2017
November 23rd, 2018
Fifty-one small private water supplies serving the likes of nursing homes, crèches and hotels tested positive for E. Coli in 2017, the...
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