The changing nature of how birdsong inspires musicians Can birdsong be used in music in new ways to draw our attention to the ecological and climate crisis happening around us? Music • 25 Jul 24
The changing nature of how birdsong inspires musicians Can birdsong be used in music in new ways to draw our attention to the ecological and climate crisis happening around us? Music • 25 Jul 24
How the 1924 Olympic stadium is still in use for the 2024 games Stade de Colombes is the only facility from 100 years ago that will host events at this summer's games in Paris History • 23 Jul 24
How the 1924 Olympic stadium is still in use for the 2024 games Stade de Colombes is the only facility from 100 years ago that will host events at this summer's games in Paris History • 23 Jul 24
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 17 Jul 24
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 17 Jul 24
If the earth is getting hotter, why is this summer so dismal? It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to say Climate Change • 11 Jul 24
If the earth is getting hotter, why is this summer so dismal? It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to say Climate Change • 11 Jul 24
Why Ireland can expect to see more extreme future heatwaves While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rate Climate Change • 02 Jul 24
Why Ireland can expect to see more extreme future heatwaves While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rate Climate Change • 02 Jul 24
Why an urban garden is good for you and everyone else Urban gardens have been shown to improve your wellbeing, increase garden biodiversity and support wildlife Gardens • 01 Jul 24
Why an urban garden is good for you and everyone else Urban gardens have been shown to improve your wellbeing, increase garden biodiversity and support wildlife Gardens • 01 Jul 24
Why we say one thing about sustainability and do something else There is a massive intention-behaviour gap between our positive intentions around sustainability and the actions we then take Climate Change • 21 Jun 24
Why we say one thing about sustainability and do something else There is a massive intention-behaviour gap between our positive intentions around sustainability and the actions we then take Climate Change • 21 Jun 24
Why are we experiencing such a chilly June and will it continue? It has been 10 days since any weather stations around Ireland recorded air temperatures over 20°C Weather • 14 Jun 24
Why are we experiencing such a chilly June and will it continue? It has been 10 days since any weather stations around Ireland recorded air temperatures over 20°C Weather • 14 Jun 24
How climate change is making air turbulence worse We should anticipate an increase in both the frequency and intensity of clear air turbulence as climate change progresses Climate Change • 10 Jun 24
How climate change is making air turbulence worse We should anticipate an increase in both the frequency and intensity of clear air turbulence as climate change progresses Climate Change • 10 Jun 24
What is air turbulence and is it happening more frequently? From busy skies to climate change, there's the increased chance of an airplane flying through turbulent areas these days Weather • 26 May 24
What is air turbulence and is it happening more frequently? From busy skies to climate change, there's the increased chance of an airplane flying through turbulent areas these days Weather • 26 May 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Why you need to put away your lawnmover for May No Mow May allows native plants to recover and provide ecosystem support for other plants, pollinators and nature No Mow May • 01 May 24
Why you need to put away your lawnmover for May No Mow May allows native plants to recover and provide ecosystem support for other plants, pollinators and nature No Mow May • 01 May 24
How 80% of EU CAP subsidies support emissions-intensive products Of the €57 billion annual CAP budget, €46 billion was directed towards meat and dairy farming, rather than sustainable alternatives Farming • 04 Apr 24
How 80% of EU CAP subsidies support emissions-intensive products Of the €57 billion annual CAP budget, €46 billion was directed towards meat and dairy farming, rather than sustainable alternatives Farming • 04 Apr 24
Can farms combining livestock and crops improve sustainability? Mixed farming systems are a potential solution to bridging the gap between agriculture's economic and environmental challenges Farming • 26 Mar 24
Can farms combining livestock and crops improve sustainability? Mixed farming systems are a potential solution to bridging the gap between agriculture's economic and environmental challenges Farming • 26 Mar 24
Cold, wet & unsettled: what's the story with our spring weather? We'll see cooler conditions this weekend with an arctic air mass moving south as March proves to be wetter and duller than average Weather • 22 Mar 24
Cold, wet & unsettled: what's the story with our spring weather? We'll see cooler conditions this weekend with an arctic air mass moving south as March proves to be wetter and duller than average Weather • 22 Mar 24
What role did climate change play in Midleton flooding last year? Ireland's first ever attribution study has unpicked the causes of Storm Babet flooding and its possible links to climate change Climate Change • 29 Feb 24
What role did climate change play in Midleton flooding last year? Ireland's first ever attribution study has unpicked the causes of Storm Babet flooding and its possible links to climate change Climate Change • 29 Feb 24
Will Deposit Return Scheme see us change our recycling behaviour? It's probably the biggest environmental behaviour change since the plastic bag levy, but are we any good at dealing with change? Deposit Return Scheme • 30 Jan 24
Will Deposit Return Scheme see us change our recycling behaviour? It's probably the biggest environmental behaviour change since the plastic bag levy, but are we any good at dealing with change? Deposit Return Scheme • 30 Jan 24
How do we protect native seabirds and grow offshore wind energy? Ireland needs to rapidly expand its renewable energy production, impacting iconic species such as our globally important seabird populations Nature • 16 Jan 24
How do we protect native seabirds and grow offshore wind energy? Ireland needs to rapidly expand its renewable energy production, impacting iconic species such as our globally important seabird populations Nature • 16 Jan 24
How climate change is going to affect your holidays in 2024 if Europe continues to experience extreme weather conditions like last summer, many will think twice about booking a place in the sun Climate Change • 07 Jan 24
How climate change is going to affect your holidays in 2024 if Europe continues to experience extreme weather conditions like last summer, many will think twice about booking a place in the sun Climate Change • 07 Jan 24
How oil and gas giants try to influence the global climate agenda From the Paris Agreement to COP28, it's not the first time the international climate agenda has been "hijacked" by oil companies COP28 • 12 Dec 23
How oil and gas giants try to influence the global climate agenda From the Paris Agreement to COP28, it's not the first time the international climate agenda has been "hijacked" by oil companies COP28 • 12 Dec 23
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
COP28 just approved a 'loss and damage' fund. What does it mean? COP28's 'loss and damage' fund explained as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gets ready to announce Ireland's contribution Climate Change • 01 Dec 23
COP28 just approved a 'loss and damage' fund. What does it mean? COP28's 'loss and damage' fund explained as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar gets ready to announce Ireland's contribution Climate Change • 01 Dec 23
5 worrying trends for Ireland's environment Researchers have identified 5 key issues which paint a picture of the threats facing our environment Climate Change • 30 Nov 23
5 worrying trends for Ireland's environment Researchers have identified 5 key issues which paint a picture of the threats facing our environment Climate Change • 30 Nov 23
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 • 29 Nov 23
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 • 29 Nov 23
What's Ireland doing when it comes to just transition planning? With COP28 focusing on just transition climate plans, Ireland has much to learn from other countries' experiences in this regard Climate Change • 29 Nov 23
What's Ireland doing when it comes to just transition planning? With COP28 focusing on just transition climate plans, Ireland has much to learn from other countries' experiences in this regard Climate Change • 29 Nov 23
