Over 100 cities to experience novel climate conditions by 2050
July 16th, 2019
Over 100 of the world’s major cities will experience climate conditions that do not currently exist on the planet today by 2050,...
Port of Cork Company signs MoU to examine importation of LNG from US fracking...
August 4th, 2017
The Port of Cork Company has signed an agreement to explore the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US fracking...
Green shoots show signs of growth in Midlands local elections
May 30th, 2019
After a long weekend of anxious waiting going into the eight count in the Moate Civic Centre in Athlone on Sunday night,...
Millions set to be exposed to severe flooding by 2040, new study finds
January 23rd, 2018
The impact of climate change will lead to a tenfold increase in the risk of river flooding unless concrete protective measures are...
We must face up to climate change in the wake of Storm Eleanor, says...
January 4th, 2017
Ireland must face up to its responsibilities to cut greenhouse gas emissions and take more action on environmental issues, the mayor of...
Some key things to look out for in the Climate Bill
2 October 2020
Climate governance can be a tricky thing to get your head around, but it’s incredibly important. It sets the stage for economy-wide...
Government publishes much-anticipated LNG policy statement
18 May 2021
The Government has issued its highly anticipated policy statement on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) imports.
The statement notably includes a moratorium on the...
Limerick Council gives green light for rock blasting at aluminium plant
Limerick City and County Council has granted permission for the blasting of 670,000 tonnes of rock on the premises of the Aughinish Alumina plant...
New stationless bike scheme launched in Dublin today
May 30th, 2018
A new stationless bike scheme was launched in Dublin this morning, with 200 bikes launched immediately.
Licenses were granted to two companies, Urbo...
Climate report warns sea level rising faster as polar ice melts
September 25th, 2019
The global sea level is rising twice as fast as it did during the 20th century and are continuing to accelerate, a...