The financial risks Irish citizens face with The Paris Agreement Through our government we are all signatories of the Paris Climate Agreement and are part owners in state-owned energy utilities. Therefore, we are all financially liable to the failure of the state to work cohesively towards fulfilling our commitments. Climate Change • 05 Jun 19
The financial risks Irish citizens face with The Paris Agreement Through our government we are all signatories of the Paris Climate Agreement and are part owners in state-owned energy utilities. Therefore, we are all financially liable to the failure of the state to work cohesively towards fulfilling our commitments. Climate Change • 05 Jun 19
How many Bitcoin miners does it take to change a lightbulb? The price of electricity compared to the value of a Bitcoin is surprisingly important to Bitcoin miners. Cryptocurrencies • 10 Apr 19
How many Bitcoin miners does it take to change a lightbulb? The price of electricity compared to the value of a Bitcoin is surprisingly important to Bitcoin miners. Cryptocurrencies • 10 Apr 19
"The worst in Europe": Ireland's climate and energy to-do list What are the steps Ireland can take to improve its standing as the worst in Europe for climate change preventative measures? Climate Change • 14 May 19
"The worst in Europe": Ireland's climate and energy to-do list What are the steps Ireland can take to improve its standing as the worst in Europe for climate change preventative measures? Climate Change • 14 May 19
Why we need a carbon tax We urgently need to reduce our fossil fuel addiction and there is past evidence that taxation can encourage us to invest in energy efficiency Energy • 16 Jan 19
Why we need a carbon tax We urgently need to reduce our fossil fuel addiction and there is past evidence that taxation can encourage us to invest in energy efficiency Energy • 16 Jan 19
The politics of high oil prices High oil prices may generate huge revenue for nations like Saudi Arabia, but this comes with significant costs Energy • 23 Oct 18
The politics of high oil prices High oil prices may generate huge revenue for nations like Saudi Arabia, but this comes with significant costs Energy • 23 Oct 18
A world without oil? Despite advances in renewable technology, we have a long way to go before we rid ourselves completely of fossil fuels Renewable Energy • 27 Sep 18
A world without oil? Despite advances in renewable technology, we have a long way to go before we rid ourselves completely of fossil fuels Renewable Energy • 27 Sep 18
The importance of weather on Ireland's future energy supply Renewable energy sources are all weather-dependent so we should think more strategically about where to place solar and wind farms Weather • 19 Sep 18
The importance of weather on Ireland's future energy supply Renewable energy sources are all weather-dependent so we should think more strategically about where to place solar and wind farms Weather • 19 Sep 18
How to put citizens at the heart of energy policy decisions Public engagement networks involving individuals and communities can aid Ireland's transition to a low carbon energy future Energy • 05 Sep 18
How to put citizens at the heart of energy policy decisions Public engagement networks involving individuals and communities can aid Ireland's transition to a low carbon energy future Energy • 05 Sep 18
Why should electric cars have all the fun? When it comes to moving away from diesel and petrol, natural gas vehicles should also be part of the conversation Motors • 29 Jun 18
Why should electric cars have all the fun? When it comes to moving away from diesel and petrol, natural gas vehicles should also be part of the conversation Motors • 29 Jun 18
Let there be light: how LEDs are lighting up a brighter future LED lighting may have a bad rep when it comes to sleep deprivation and light pollution but are the benefits of this technology correctly perceived? Lighting • 02 Jul 18
Let there be light: how LEDs are lighting up a brighter future LED lighting may have a bad rep when it comes to sleep deprivation and light pollution but are the benefits of this technology correctly perceived? Lighting • 02 Jul 18
It's time to involve communities in energy decision-making For Irish society to effectively respond to the immense challenges posed by climate change, we all need to be part of the solution Energy • 25 Jun 18
It's time to involve communities in energy decision-making For Irish society to effectively respond to the immense challenges posed by climate change, we all need to be part of the solution Energy • 25 Jun 18
How bike sharing schemes help transform our cities New technologies are again changing how we live and work and bike sharing schemes may well make our cities desirable places to live Bike sharing • 30 May 18
How bike sharing schemes help transform our cities New technologies are again changing how we live and work and bike sharing schemes may well make our cities desirable places to live Bike sharing • 30 May 18
Whatever happened to the street lighting man? As the disappearance of the lamplighters from our cities showed, energy transitions have a huge bearing on how we earn a living Work & careers • 31 May 18
Whatever happened to the street lighting man? As the disappearance of the lamplighters from our cities showed, energy transitions have a huge bearing on how we earn a living Work & careers • 31 May 18
Banning fossil fuel exploration is posturing not pragmatism Banning exploration for gas and oil off Ireland's shores is getting others to do our dirty work and won't reduce our greenhouse gas emissions Brainstorm • 18 Apr 18
Banning fossil fuel exploration is posturing not pragmatism Banning exploration for gas and oil off Ireland's shores is getting others to do our dirty work and won't reduce our greenhouse gas emissions Brainstorm • 18 Apr 18
Smart electricity meters are coming so what can we expect? The success or failure of the rollout of new meters will depend on the Irish consumer's willingness to engage with the technology.. Smart meters • 13 Oct 21
Smart electricity meters are coming so what can we expect? The success or failure of the rollout of new meters will depend on the Irish consumer's willingness to engage with the technology.. Smart meters • 13 Oct 21
Running out of gas: what happens if Russia turns off the tap? The recent diplomatic kerfuffle between the UK and Russia has had some in Europe wondering if we should be worried about an interruption in gas supply as a result Energy • 05 Apr 18
Running out of gas: what happens if Russia turns off the tap? The recent diplomatic kerfuffle between the UK and Russia has had some in Europe wondering if we should be worried about an interruption in gas supply as a result Energy • 05 Apr 18
Could my lunch heat your home? Report: new research is looking at how biogas can be produced to heat our homes from such biodegradable waste or material as maize, seaweed, fruit and vegetables Engineering • 27 Feb 18
Could my lunch heat your home? Report: new research is looking at how biogas can be produced to heat our homes from such biodegradable waste or material as maize, seaweed, fruit and vegetables Engineering • 27 Feb 18
Why are Irish electricity prices so high? Analysis: there are a number of underlying factors behind the high cost of electricity for Irish homes, especially our dependency on imported fossil fuels Electricity Prices • 01 Feb 18
Why are Irish electricity prices so high? Analysis: there are a number of underlying factors behind the high cost of electricity for Irish homes, especially our dependency on imported fossil fuels Electricity Prices • 01 Feb 18
The future of batteries Opinion: batteries are an intrinsic part of the wearable device so expect to see more human-centric technology used to provide energy storage solutions Batteries • 06 Dec 17
The future of batteries Opinion: batteries are an intrinsic part of the wearable device so expect to see more human-centric technology used to provide energy storage solutions Batteries • 06 Dec 17
Missing climate and energy targets will cost Ireland millions Opinion: breaking down what Ireland's failure to meet our 2020 targets will mean in cash terms Energy • 27 Nov 17
Missing climate and energy targets will cost Ireland millions Opinion: breaking down what Ireland's failure to meet our 2020 targets will mean in cash terms Energy • 27 Nov 17
Is Ireland really serious about tackling climate change? Opinion: it is time for Ireland to cop on that climate change is an extraordinary policy challenge and that action more than words are required at this stage Climate Change • 09 Nov 17
Is Ireland really serious about tackling climate change? Opinion: it is time for Ireland to cop on that climate change is an extraordinary policy challenge and that action more than words are required at this stage Climate Change • 09 Nov 17
