Can Ireland lead the offshore renewable energy race? Despite our significant geographical advantages, there's no doubt Ireland is currently a laggard globally in offshore energy Renewable Energy • 10 May
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 • 05 May
What will we do with millions of used electric car batteries? Used EV batteries still have a considerable amount of capacity left and can be repurposed for energy storage Energy • 24 Apr
Do you really need a new phone? The curse of planned obsolescence While planned obsolescence is appealing to producers it works against sustainability and damages the environment in the long term technology • 14 Apr
Where are the best places for EV charging points? As electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids become more and more popular the debate around charging infrastructure continues Electric Cars • 12 Apr
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 02 Mar
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb
Electric cars in Ireland: on the road, but some distance to go Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the number of new electric cars being registered, but we still have a long way to go Electric Cars • 20 Jan
Here are the 7 sins of greenwashing We need to be savvy to know and recognise the difference between genuine action-based commitments and non-binding, watered down vows Greenwashing • 15 Dec 22
Do you know the indoor air quality of your retrofitted home? New research evaluating retrofit homes has found indoor air quality and ventilation were not always within acceptable limits Retrofitting • 18 Oct 22
One for the road: turning whiskey waste into biofuel Leftover grain accounts for 85% of total waste generated by distilleries. What if it could be used to fuel cars and planes? Brainstorm • 14 Sep 22
Why the return of the school run is bad news There's no way the school run in its current car-dominated form can be part of a sustainable future Transport • 23 Aug 22
Is it time to put a stop to tourism? Mass tourism is beginning to reach a stage where the costs to the location far outweigh the benefits Tourism • 18 Aug 22
Who owns Ireland's wind? In the absence of formal recognition of a legal 'wind estate', ownership is bundled together with ownership of land Energy • 09 Aug 22
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 • 05 Sep 22
Can community-owned wind farms help achieve energy freedom? Irish citizens investing in wind farms could lead to significant energy cost advantages for their local community Energy • 07 Jul 22
What happens in Ireland if Russia turns off the gas supply? We may not see gas shortages, but we would feel the impact of any interruption in supply via higher energy costs Energy • 27 Apr 22
How quickly can we ramp up renewables to deliver energy needs? The task is well underway, but there are some significant challenges to overcome first Energy • 21 Mar 22
Is hydrogen the clean energy fuel of the future? There are many reasons to be optimistic about the role hydrogen might play in replacing diesel, coal and gas Energy • 06 Jan 22
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2022 There will be over 100 electric vehicles available in Ireland next year so here's a look at your various options Electric Cars • 17 Dec 21
Carbon offsets: credible idea or corporate greenwashing? Carbon offsetting will become increasingly important for companies to meet their environmental commitments Climate Change • 02 Nov 21
'Carbon budgets alone will not bring reduced emissions' The Irish government will need to institute unfamiliar accountability measures to apply carbon budgeting effectively Carbon budget • 19 Oct 21
What climate-related tax measures should be in Budget 2022? Tax measures can influence behaviour when it comes to taking action to reduce carbon emissions Budget 2022 • 08 Oct 21
How a 'sudden stratospheric warming' event may bring snow and ice Will this extreme climate phenomenon predicted for next week mean the return of the Beast from the East? Weather • 04 Feb 21
