OECD warn that Ireland’s environmental targets appear unachievable
11 May 2021
Ireland’s climate targets appear out of reach despite the impact of Covid-19 on lowering emissions, according to the OECD.
The 10-year...
What’s the deal with the National Marine Planning Framework?
28 April 2021
Have you heard about the National Marine Planning Framework?
Yes? No? Potentially in passing?
No problem. It’s a complicated issue that’s been coming up...
Youth climate strikers demand more from world leaders
24 April 2021
School strikers took to zoom the day after Earth day, with 150 attendees mobilising with guest speakers and activists from around...
Eamon Ryan: new US climate pledge matches “Ireland’s increased ambition”
22 April 2021
The United States’ new climate pledge “aligns with Ireland’s increased ambition” in the recently revised Climate Bill, the Minister for Climate Action...
High Court upholds cheese plant planning permission
20 April 2021
The High Court has upheld the planning permission decision for the construction of a controversial cheese manufacturing plant in County Kilkenny.
The plant...
Experts voice serious concern over key Climate Bill aspect
16 April 2021
The revised Climate Bill must be amended if it is to deliver on the Programme for Government’s commitments, a letter from experts...
Over a quarter of Irish birds on conservation Red List
15 April 2021
Over a quarter of all Irish birds now find themselves on the highest level of conservation concern.
According to a paper in the...
2020 power and industrial emissions dropped by 6.4 per cent
13 April 2021
Power generation and industrial emissions dropped by 6.4 per cent in 2020, according to new analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The...
ESB: Moneypoint to become a “green energy hub”
9 April 2021
Moneypoint is set to become a green energy hub over the coming years, according to an ESB announcement made earlier today.
The County...
Culture Column: Princess Mononoke
7 April 2021
Welcome to the second installment of our culture column!
We’re taking a look at how our books, films, TV and more take on...
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