Greens call for policy review as Naughten admits emissions plan failing
August 30th, 2018
The Green Party has called for a complete overhaul of the National Development Plan following the Minister for Climate Action’s admission that...
Trinity freshers’ week full of environmentally friendly events
August 30th, 2018
As a new academic year kicks in, the Environment Society at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) promises a variety of environmentally friendly events...
Ireland urged to avoid energy credits from Estonian biomass co-fired with oil shale
August 29th, 2018
Environmental organisations in 13 countries have urged the Irish state to refuse to buy renewable energy credits generated from burning wood alongside...
World Ocean Film Festival to have first ever screening in Ireland
August 28th, 2018
The World Ocean Film Festival visits Ireland for the first time with inspiring movies to spread awareness and join all the ocean...
Potential game-changer to transform household waste into fuel
August 27th, 2018
Green-minded British entrepreneur, Nik Spencer, sealed his first sustainable business deal at the tender age of 20. Two decades later, and now...
Irish scientists criticise restriction of new generation of gene-edited crops
August 24th, 2018
Irish scientists have criticized the decision of the highest court of Europe and the Irish government to restrict genetically modified organisms.
The European...
Some councils to trial alternatives to controversial glyphosate
August 24th, 2018
Earlier this month, a San Francisco court ordered Monsanto to pay out $289m to a terminally ill man after a jury unanimously...
Fine Gael accused of greenwashing over Green Week campaign
August 24th, 2018
Environmental, conservation and opposition groups have criticised Fine Gael’s environmental record following the announcement of their Green Week campaign.
The campaign, introduced on Monday, saw the Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD and several...
New Zealand to plant one billion trees to fight climate change
August 24th, 2018
New Zealand has set a target to plant one billion trees over the next ten years in an effort to fight climate change, provide habitats...
The Bandon: A river under heavy construction
August 24th, 2018
For Simon Toussifar, the Bandon River is a link back to the past. The west Cork artery river, a significant source of...
Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
Link to full source:...
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
Link to full source:...
10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...