Can staycations drive a more sustainable Irish tourism industry? Holidaying at home gives Irish people an opportunity to learn and appreciate our island through a process of rediscovery Tourism • 16 Aug 21
Why it's time to face up to the climate change costs of culture We need to introduce urgent changes in how culture is made and consumed that go beyond tokenism and greenwashing Culture • 16 Aug 21
How Hollywood influences what we think about climate change Apocalyptic films have lulled us into a false sense of security about climate change Climate Change • 12 Aug 21
Will social media influencers take a stand about climate change? It's time for public figures and influencers to place themselves in the climate change conversation for the good of their communities Climate Change • 10 Aug 21
6 key takeaways from the new climate change report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report does not pull any punches when it comes to the crisis the world faces Climate Change • 09 Aug 21
Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions - and how to fix it A large proportion of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions come from the loss of soil nutrients via applied fertilisers and other chemicals Farming • 19 Jul 21
Why we need to stop objecting to wind farms While objections are valuable and necessary safeguards, they should be a last resort when full engagement and negotiation has failed Energy • 13 Jul 21
What's in a name? Why 'global warming' became 'climate change' The technical and scientific jargon around climate change may have evolved, but the problems and challenges remain Climate Change • 25 Aug 21
Is it time to introduce car congestion charges in Dublin? 'We do need to get the people out of their car. That's the key target' Cities • 29 Jun 21
How partnerships are key to solving climate change issues New knowledge partnerships involving a range of actors are required to address future sustainability challenges Climate Change • 01 Jun 21
The challenges Ireland faces in achieving a 'net zero' economy The Climate Action Bill is correctly praised for its ambition, but of all the options available to Ireland, waiting is not one of them and ... Climate Action • 12 Apr 21
All you need to know about turf cutting While turf cutting may be part of our culture, the long-term benefits of protecting bogs outweighs the benefits of cheap fuel Bogs • 25 Mar 21
What's the size of your next-day delivery's carbon footprint? As online shopping grows, we need to note that it takes a tree over a month to absorb the carbon emissions of an express delivery Online Shopping • 04 May 21
5 ways for us to value water in our daily lives Water is a finite and irreplaceable resource, but we continue to waste and contaminate it Water • 22 Mar 21
Human dominance of Earth has come at a steep cost to our planet In an incredibly short period of time, we have endangered a world that took billions of years to evolve Earth • 12 Mar 21
4 reasons why golf is bad for the planet Golf may be good for your health, but its environmental impact is a much different story Golf • 27 May 21
How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 09 Feb 21
We have worked out just what Tenet is all about... Tenet is a movie that is shaped by climate change yet fails to appropriately confront the crisis Film • 29 Jan 21
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 11 Jan 21
Why 2021 will be a pivotal year for climate action in Ireland We must think and act very differently around transport, home heating and farming to reduce emissions Climate Action • 06 Jan 21
10 ways to become a sustainable fashion consumer Some practical tips to help you create a more conscious wardrobe Fashion • 16 Dec 20
Why Covid-19 is the right time to increase carbon taxes Strengthening carbon pricing during the pandemic is the best time to do so for both consumers and governments Energy • 04 Dec 20
Is it time to reduce the use of solid fuels to heat our homes? The use of solid fuels in open fires and stoves has been linked with increasing levels of poor air quality and pollution Energy • 02 Dec 20
A guide to sustainable consumption Sustainable consumption is not just about consuming less, but consuming differently Sustainability • 01 Dec 20
What are Irish farmers' views on climate change? Nearly half of Irish farmers along the Atlantic coast say they have been affected already by extreme weather events Farming • 24 Nov 20
