George Lee

Environment Correspondent

Emissions from electricity in Ireland 40% below 2018 levels

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 • 19 hrs

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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

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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

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

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Ireland has complied with all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024, and is on track to meet its targets for 2030.

Environment • 24 Apr

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Uisce Éireann to invest over €500m in supply projects

Uisce Éireann is to invest over half a billion euro in 30 critical water supply projects over the next decade to upgrade treatment plants, build new trunk mains, and install new strategic water storage facilities.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Monochrome image ot two people wearing jackets with hoods up standing at a metal barrier beyond which lies a flooded street

Ireland can predict weather, why can't it warn of floods?

As flood risk grows and communities face repeated damage, Ireland's inability to turn vast amounts of data into clear, local warnings is leaving people exposed when it matters most.

Clarity • 13 Apr

River Slaney bursts its banks in Enniscorthy

Climate body chair criticises govts for ignoring warnings

The chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council has said that if governments had heeded their warnings in the past and implemented just a proportion of them in full, the country would "not be in the mess it is now".

Climate Change • 01 Apr

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Cork co-op inspected 50 times last year - EPA report

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that environmental compliance at licensed industrial sites was good last year, but persistent challenges remain in the food and waste sectors.

Ireland • 25 Mar