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
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
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
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
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
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
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
