UN urges world to be ready for El Niño extreme heat risk The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed that warm Pacific Ocean waters are fuelling the development of a significant 'El Niño' planet-warming event. Climate Change • 18 hrs
UN urges world to be ready for El Niño extreme heat risk The World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed that warm Pacific Ocean waters are fuelling the development of a significant 'El Niño' planet-warming event. Climate Change • 18 hrs
Scientists fear rising temperatures may become new normal Climate scientists fear that temperatures once considered exceptional are now arriving earlier in the year and affecting larger areas, writes George Lee. Climate Change • 01 Jun
Scientists fear rising temperatures may become new normal Climate scientists fear that temperatures once considered exceptional are now arriving earlier in the year and affecting larger areas, writes George Lee. Climate Change • 01 Jun
Ireland to significantly exceed 2030 climate limits - EPA Ireland is going to significantly exceed its greenhouse gas emission targets for 2030, the Environmental Protection Agency has said. Climate Change • 27 May
Ireland to significantly exceed 2030 climate limits - EPA Ireland is going to significantly exceed its greenhouse gas emission targets for 2030, the Environmental Protection Agency has said. Climate Change • 27 May
Almost 60% of domestic septic tanks fail inspection - EPA Almost six out of every ten domestic septic tanks failed inspection last year, putting drinking water, wells and rivers at risk, the Environmental Protection Agency has said. Ireland • 19 May
Almost 60% of domestic septic tanks fail inspection - EPA Almost six out of every ten domestic septic tanks failed inspection last year, putting drinking water, wells and rivers at risk, the Environmental Protection Agency has said. Ireland • 19 May
Enniscorthy resident creates national flood predictor app An innovation consultant who is skilled in probability and data analysis has developed a new national flood prediction system. Environment • 21 May
Enniscorthy resident creates national flood predictor app An innovation consultant who is skilled in probability and data analysis has developed a new national flood prediction system. Environment • 21 May
Electricity emissions fall for third consecutive year Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity in Ireland fell by almost 9% last year, the third consecutive year that electricity emissions have fallen. Climate Change • 13 May
Electricity emissions fall for third consecutive year Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity in Ireland fell by almost 9% last year, the third consecutive year that electricity emissions have fallen. Climate Change • 13 May
Climate scientists warn extreme weather likely in 2026 The World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists has warned that extraordinary extreme weather is likely this year and said 2026 could turn out to be the second warmest, if not the warmest year, on record. Environment • 12 May
Climate scientists warn extreme weather likely in 2026 The World Weather Attribution group of climate scientists has warned that extraordinary extreme weather is likely this year and said 2026 could turn out to be the second warmest, if not the warmest year, on record. Environment • 12 May
Second-highest sea surface temperatures recorded in April April 2026 saw the second-highest sea surface temperatures on record for oceans outside the polar regions. Climate Change • 08 May
Second-highest sea surface temperatures recorded in April April 2026 saw the second-highest sea surface temperatures on record for oceans outside the polar regions. Climate Change • 08 May
Rise in recycling rates needed to meet 2030 target - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is predicting that a very substantial increase in the rate of recycling of municipal waste will be required for Ireland to achieve its 2030 recycling target. Ireland • 08 May
Rise in recycling rates needed to meet 2030 target - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is predicting that a very substantial increase in the rate of recycling of municipal waste will be required for Ireland to achieve its 2030 recycling target. Ireland • 08 May
Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, the European State of the Climate Report for 2025 has found. Climate Change • 29 Apr
Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, the European State of the Climate Report for 2025 has found. Climate Change • 29 Apr
