How do you measure the size of a once-a-lifetime storm? Few places in Ireland have weather records going back over 100 years to allow the size of such events to be measured directly Weather • 23 Jan
How do you measure the size of a once-a-lifetime storm? Few places in Ireland have weather records going back over 100 years to allow the size of such events to be measured directly Weather • 23 Jan
Why is climate justice missing from new Government programme? Ireland is uniquely positioned to lead on transformative climate justice, but the incoming Government is proceeding with business as usual Climate Change • 22 Jan
Why is climate justice missing from new Government programme? Ireland is uniquely positioned to lead on transformative climate justice, but the incoming Government is proceeding with business as usual Climate Change • 22 Jan
The Chinese question when it comes to climate change Yes, China is the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter, but that doesn't mean Ireland shouldn't try to change Energy • 22 Jan
The Chinese question when it comes to climate change Yes, China is the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter, but that doesn't mean Ireland shouldn't try to change Energy • 22 Jan
What 70 Limerick home owners found out about air quality Understanding air quality in your home can save you money, future-proof your building and improve your family's health Limerick • 14 Jan
What 70 Limerick home owners found out about air quality Understanding air quality in your home can save you money, future-proof your building and improve your family's health Limerick • 14 Jan
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 16 Dec 24
Can sustainable fuels replace current aviation fuel? The transition to sustainable aviation fuels represents both a tremendous opportunity and a complex challenge for the aviation sector Aviation • 09 Dec 24
Can sustainable fuels replace current aviation fuel? The transition to sustainable aviation fuels represents both a tremendous opportunity and a complex challenge for the aviation sector Aviation • 09 Dec 24
Why we're measuring greenhouse gas emissions across Dublin city The Urban Sense project aims to produce an urban-scale greenhouse gas modelling and monitoring system across the capital Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
Why we're measuring greenhouse gas emissions across Dublin city The Urban Sense project aims to produce an urban-scale greenhouse gas modelling and monitoring system across the capital Science Week 2024 • 15 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
If Spanish floods don't ignite climate action, what will? It is abundantly clear how human driven climate change has contributed to the deadly flooding we've seen of late in Spain and elsewhere Climate Change • 04 Nov 24
If Spanish floods don't ignite climate action, what will? It is abundantly clear how human driven climate change has contributed to the deadly flooding we've seen of late in Spain and elsewhere Climate Change • 04 Nov 24
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 01 Nov 24
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 01 Nov 24
A cautionary tale of whale sharks, warming seas & shipping lanes A new study shows that whale sharks are on a collision course with commercial ships as warming seas may force them into shipping lanes Nature • 21 Oct 24
A cautionary tale of whale sharks, warming seas & shipping lanes A new study shows that whale sharks are on a collision course with commercial ships as warming seas may force them into shipping lanes Nature • 21 Oct 24
Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached This tiny adjustment may well be the first effective anti-littering policy that contemporary politics has come up with Environment • 09 Oct 24
Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached This tiny adjustment may well be the first effective anti-littering policy that contemporary politics has come up with Environment • 09 Oct 24
Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached This tiny adjustment may well be the first effective anti-littering policy that contemporary politics has come up with Environment • 09 Oct 24
Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached This tiny adjustment may well be the first effective anti-littering policy that contemporary politics has come up with Environment • 09 Oct 24
What an art installation tells us about demolition waste Demolition Take Down looks at the construction industry, a sector which generates 48% of all waste produced in Ireland Culture Night • 20 Sep 24
What an art installation tells us about demolition waste Demolition Take Down looks at the construction industry, a sector which generates 48% of all waste produced in Ireland Culture Night • 20 Sep 24
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here's your checklist There are a few things to consider before you take the big step to stick solar panels on the roof of your house. Solar panels • 19 Sep 24
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here's your checklist There are a few things to consider before you take the big step to stick solar panels on the roof of your house. Solar panels • 19 Sep 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
5 research projects seeking to make farming more sustainable Researchers need to work closely with farming communities if Ireland is to reduce greenhouse emissions Farming • 16 Sep 24
5 research projects seeking to make farming more sustainable Researchers need to work closely with farming communities if Ireland is to reduce greenhouse emissions Farming • 16 Sep 24
Here are 6 Irish native plants you may never see again Research has found the Nettle-leaved Bellflower and five other native plants are at risk of extinction due to climate change Nature • 04 Sep 24
Here are 6 Irish native plants you may never see again Research has found the Nettle-leaved Bellflower and five other native plants are at risk of extinction due to climate change Nature • 04 Sep 24
How wildfires impact our indoor air quality In addition to the direct risk wildfires pose to life and property, they also impact the air that we are breathing in our homes Air Quality • 29 Aug 24
How wildfires impact our indoor air quality In addition to the direct risk wildfires pose to life and property, they also impact the air that we are breathing in our homes Air Quality • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
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 • 08 Aug 24
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 • 08 Aug 24
What can you do with used wind turbine blades? One way to deal with the estimated 200,000 tonnes of blade waste per year is to use them for other products like bridges Energy • 08 Aug 24
What can you do with used wind turbine blades? One way to deal with the estimated 200,000 tonnes of blade waste per year is to use them for other products like bridges Energy • 08 Aug 24
The successful 'back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment The Burren • 02 Aug 24
The successful 'back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment The Burren • 02 Aug 24
Could biorefineries turn green grass into gold? Research shows that grass biorefineries may offer significant benefits for farmers, communities and the environment Agriculture • 27 Aug 24
Could biorefineries turn green grass into gold? Research shows that grass biorefineries may offer significant benefits for farmers, communities and the environment Agriculture • 27 Aug 24
