Storm Chandra: 'Weather bomb' storms becoming more common Storm Chandra was another "weather bomb". That's the tabloid term for a storm that has undergone a process known as explosive cyclogenesis just before it hits, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee. Environment • 28 Jan
Storm Chandra: 'Weather bomb' storms becoming more common Storm Chandra was another "weather bomb". That's the tabloid term for a storm that has undergone a process known as explosive cyclogenesis just before it hits, writes Environment Correspondent George Lee. Environment • 28 Jan
Roadmap to Irish 'electrostate' set to be launched Wind Energy Ireland will launch what it describes as a roadmap to an Irish 'electrostate' at its 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin. Environment • 21 Jan
Roadmap to Irish 'electrostate' set to be launched Wind Energy Ireland will launch what it describes as a roadmap to an Irish 'electrostate' at its 2026 Annual Conference in Dublin. Environment • 21 Jan
Last turbine on first commercial wind farm dismantled The last wind turbine of what was Ireland's first commercial wind farm at Bellacorick in Co Mayo has been dismantled. Connacht • 16 Jan
Last turbine on first commercial wind farm dismantled The last wind turbine of what was Ireland's first commercial wind farm at Bellacorick in Co Mayo has been dismantled. Connacht • 16 Jan
Climate report says 2025 was third hottest year on record The EU Copernicus Climate Change Service has confirmed that 2025 was the third warmest year on record and that global temperatures from the past three years averaged more than 1.5C above the pre-industrial levels. Climate Change • 14 Jan
Climate report says 2025 was third hottest year on record The EU Copernicus Climate Change Service has confirmed that 2025 was the third warmest year on record and that global temperatures from the past three years averaged more than 1.5C above the pre-industrial levels. Climate Change • 14 Jan
Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump Many environment and climate-related stories hit the headlines in 2025, writes George Lee. 2025 in Review • 04 Jan
Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump Many environment and climate-related stories hit the headlines in 2025, writes George Lee. 2025 in Review • 04 Jan
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI A new report from the SEAI says that although energy related emissions in Ireland have fallen by 16% since 2018, the country has not broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel use in a meaningful way. Climate Change • 17 Dec 25
Plans to be submitted for largest-ever water project Uisce Éireann has announced that it will submit a planning application next week for the largest-ever water project in Irish history. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
Plans to be submitted for largest-ever water project Uisce Éireann has announced that it will submit a planning application next week for the largest-ever water project in Irish history. Ireland • 12 Dec 25
EU seeking financial sanctions on Ireland over wastewater The European Commission is to refer Ireland back to the European Court of Justice and is seeking financial sanctions to be imposed because of Ireland's failure to comply with a 2019 court judgement for breaching of the EU Urban Wastewater Directive. Ireland • 11 Dec 25
EU seeking financial sanctions on Ireland over wastewater The European Commission is to refer Ireland back to the European Court of Justice and is seeking financial sanctions to be imposed because of Ireland's failure to comply with a 2019 court judgement for breaching of the EU Urban Wastewater Directive. Ireland • 11 Dec 25
90% of Ireland's habitats deemed in poor condition A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable' conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges. Environment • 11 Dec 25
90% of Ireland's habitats deemed in poor condition A new report has found that 90% of Ireland's EU-protected habitats are in 'unfavourable' conservation status, with 51% showing deteriorating trends across their national ranges. Environment • 11 Dec 25
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions couldn't be more urgent The need to reduce or "mitigate" greenhouse gas emissions, to limit the rise in global temperatures could not be more urgent, writes George Lee. Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 25
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions couldn't be more urgent The need to reduce or "mitigate" greenhouse gas emissions, to limit the rise in global temperatures could not be more urgent, writes George Lee. Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov 25
