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  • George Lee

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    Radiation exposure arises from the air we breathe, medical procedures and background radiation in our environment (File image)

    EPA report finds radiation exposure within safe ranges

    A new assessment by the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that the average dose of radiation received by the Irish population has been consistent over the past decade and is well within safe ranges.

    Environment • 25 Jun 24
    For the fourth year in a row litter levels have got worse in Dublin city

    Dublin city centre 'in reverse' when it comes to litter

    "Dublin's city centre seems to be in reverse" when it comes to cleanliness, according to a spokesperson for the Irish Business Against Litter group.

    Ireland • 24 Jun 24
    The River Liffey is the main water supply source for 1.7 million people

    Cttee hears water project will benefit 2.5 million people

    The Chief Executive of Uisce Éireann has told an Oireachtas committee that the project to take water from the River Shannon for the midlands and eastern region will directly benefit 2.5 million people across the country and support sustainable growth across the region.

    Ireland • 18 Jun 24
    Temperatures on the Island of Ireland during February, March, and April this year averaged 10.12 degrees Celsius

    Spring one of warmest on record, says Met Éireann

    For the past four years, every season in Ireland has been warmer than its long-term average temperature. That is twelve seasons in a row.

    Ireland • 06 Jun 24
    The CCAC has called for the use of timber in all new buildings in Ireland to be increased rapidly (stock photo)

    Call to increase use of timber in new build construction

    It is critically important the Government takes immediate action to increase the use of timber instead of concrete in the construction of new buildings and promotes sustainable building methods, according to a new report.

    Ireland • 29 May 24
    According to the projections by the EPA Ireland is no nearer now than it was this time last year to achieving the 51% reduction in greenhouse gas

    Hitting emissions targets requires 'huge effort' - Ryan

    A "huge political effort" is required if emissions reduction targets are to get back on track, Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan has said.

    Climate Change • 28 May 24
    The last October to March period was recorded as the wettest ever recorded in Ireland (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

    More rainfall due to human-induced climate change - study

    Human induced climate change caused storm-related rainfall in Ireland and the UK last autumn and winter to be 20% heavier, than it otherwise would have been, and ten times more likely to occur.

    Weather • 22 May 24
    There are now 77 Lapwing nests at the Cooldross Lagoon in Co Wicklow (file image)

    Rise in native population of Lapwing birds in Co Wicklow

    The native population of Lapwing birds at a site in Co Wicklow has increased from two breeding pairs in 2017, to 77 Lapwing nests.

    Leinster • 21 May 24
    Bettystown Beach in Co Meath was awarded a Blue Flag for the first time since it lost the award 28 years ago

    85 beaches, nine marinas awarded Blue Flag for 2024

    A total of 85 beaches and nine marinas have been awarded Blue Flag status - one of the most internationally recognised and prestigious accolades in eco-tourism around the world.

    Ireland • 20 May 24
    The official bathing season will begin in two weeks time

    Majority of bathing water locations of high quality - EPA

    The quality of bathing water in Ireland is high, the Environmental Protection Agency has said, with just over two weeks to go to the start of the official bathing season.

    Environment • 16 May 24
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