Why have we seen so many storms in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting Ireland Weather • 31 Oct 20
Did climate change in Alaska help end the ancient Roman republic? Research suggests that a massive volcanic eruption in Alaska played a role in the fall of the republic and Cleopatra's Egypt History • 04 Aug 20
How to sell positive messages to deal with climate change The communications and narratives around climate change have to become embedded across the country in the same way as Covid-19 Climate Change • 04 Aug 20
The medieval roots of modern weather forecasts How sun, wind, storms and rain were predicted before satellites and radars Weather • 20 Jul 20
Here's how more walking and cycling will reduce carbon emissions If half of all car journeys under 6km switched to cycling or walking, we'd see a fall of 0.12 million tonnes of emissions in a ... Transport • 15 Jul 20
Why you can't rely on some documentaries for the full picture Facts have gradually given way to provocative narratives and opinions in many documentaries like Planet of the Humans Documentaries • 09 Jul 20
Here's what should be on Eamon Ryan's ministerial to-do list The minister needs to focus on transport and household heating where success will deliver benefits for all Politics • 08 Jul 20
It's not easy being green: 5 problems for the new government Here are some of the more serious fault-lines that will shape the new government's plan to follow a green agenda Politics • 01 Jul 20
How up to 180,000 tonnes of our plastic ends up in the sea New research finds that 7% of recycled European polyethylene ended up in the ocean in 2017 Recycling • 30 Jun 20
Why is the Arctic warming faster than the rest of the world? The record-breaking temperatures in the Arctic are part of a long-term trend that was predicted by climate models decades ago Climate Change • 29 Jun 20
How wet wipes and sanitary products are causing marine pollution Personal care products marked 'flushable' are responsible for over 90% of microplastic fibres at some Irish locations Brainstorm • 23 Jun 20
How green does Ireland look from space? Images taken by satellites can inform us about plant growth and how this varies with climate events Climate Change • 23 Jun 20
Will working from home help save the environment? New research shows remote working, reduced car commuting and effective policy design could improve the Irish environment Climate Change • 18 Jun 20
No traffic on the roads means carbon emissions have 'plummeted' The massive reduction in traffic and emissions will not necessarily help Ireland meet its climate change targets Climate Change • 19 Oct 20
How healthy Kerry sand dunes are worth €9 million a year Despite the value of the Irish coastal ecosystem, there is no coherent national investment policy for communities along the Wild Atlantic Way Marine • 23 Apr 20
How coronavirus measures have changed electricity demand Electricity demand in Ireland has fallen, but electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions have increased Energy • 27 Mar 20
How gas flaring damages the atmosphere and the economy The damaging practice is how Texas oilfields wasted enough gas in 2019 to meet Ireland's entire energy needs for 12 years Energy • 11 Mar 20
How a Galway weather station keeps track of climate change Long-term measurements of pollutants is important because it allows us to see the impact of climate policies Climate Change • 10 Mar 20
How media coverage shapes our opinion of climate change Stories which highlight solutions rather than consequences would enhance engagement with climate change issues Climate Change • 05 Mar 20
Why we need more marine protected areas They are a proven solution to many of the problems around the staggering loss of biodiversity in our oceans Marine • 27 Feb 20
All you ever wanted to know about ecofeminism Here are some ways in which gender and environmentalism are related Climate Change • 24 Feb 20
How your local sports club may be ruining the planet New international sporting contests means clubs with very local fan-bases are travelling more and contributing to the climate crisis Climate Change • 18 Feb 20
Can carbon offsets make you a green flyer? Carbon offsetting is one way to allow those who want to fly to contribute to the fight against climate change Climate Change • 11 Feb 20
The maths of public transport in Galway Here's what geometry has to say about where to build the most efficient tram and light rail lines in Irish cities Public Transport • 13 Feb 20
Shedding climate-friendly light on energy services in Africa An Irish energy project is providing renewables-based power to a rural village in Botswana Energy • 03 Feb 20
