Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda drop to 15-year low The pedalos lie far from the water's edge and the flat stone slabs around the Sirmione peninsula are exposed after drought reduced the level of … World • 16 Aug
Mainstream Renewable to create 100 jobs Mainstream Renewable Power is to create 100 jobs in Dublin as it looks to develop three offshore wind energy projects in Ireland. Business • 16 Aug
More amber alerts likely in coming years, says CRU The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities has said amber alerts – of which there have been two on the electricity market this week – … Ireland • 11 Aug
Carbery launches new €6m sustainability bonus scheme West Cork-based cheese group Carbery is offering a total €6m annual bonus fund for suppliers who meet four sustainability criteria under its new FutureProof initiative. Business • 11 Aug
'Perfect storm' as supply of electricity threatened An amber alert that was earlier issued on the electricity market for the second day in a row has now been lifted. Business • 10 Aug
Centrica signs £7 billion LNG deal with US supplier Centrica has signed a £7 billion agreement with US-based Delfin Midstream to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 2026, Britain's largest energy supplier said today. Business • 09 Aug
Investment potential & renewable dividend from hydrogen The development of green hydrogen as a power source at scale here could attract significant overseas investment, lead to the creation of thousands of jobs … Business • 09 Aug
Wind electricity generation moderates wholesale price There was a €40 difference in the cost of wholesale electricity here in July between the days on which most energy was generated from wind … Business • 08 Aug
Natural disaster losses hit $72 billion in H1 Total economic losses caused by natural disasters hit an estimated $72 billion in the first half of 2022, fuelled by storms and floods, Swiss reinsurance … Business • 02 Aug
California homes destroyed as fire burns dry terrain The largest fire in California this year is forcing thousands of people to evacuate as it destroys homes and rips through the state's dry terrain, … US • 01 Aug
Eco-lie: Beware of greenwashing when living sustainably With consumers keen to live a greener life – and willing to pay a premium to make that happen - some companies are taking short-cuts … Business • 30 Jul
'Look no tie': Spanish PM goes casual to save energy Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has asked his ministers, public officials and private sector employees to stop wearing ties and stay cool, as heatwaves sweeping … News Lens • 29 Jul
Emissions targets a milestone - but no clear roadmap The agreement and publication of Sectoral Emissions Ceilings is a major environmental milestone and a huge achievement - but there are some holes in the … Analysis and Comment • 29 Jul
Why converting your car to electric could be the future The conversion of traditional cars to electric is currently a niche endeavour. But it could happen on a much wider basis with the right government … Prime Time • 28 Jul
Thaw-Redraw: Melting glacier moves Italian-Swiss border Way up in the snowy Alps, the border between Switzerland and Italy has shifted due to a melting glacier, putting the location of an Italian … News Lens • 26 Jul
How climate change is driving heatwaves in Europe Europe is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave and wildfires are raging across the Mediterranean. Here's how climate change drives these events. World • 19 Jul
Europe's heatwave could persist into next week - WMO Europe's heatwave looks set to peak today, but temperatures may remain above normal into the middle of next week, the World Meteorological Organization said, warning … Europe • 19 Jul
Emissions cuts targets to be published 'end of month' Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said legally-binding targets for emissions cuts will be signed off on before the end of the month. Ireland • 18 Jul
ESB battery storage plant goes live in Cork A new battery storage plant, designed to help ease out the supply demand imbalances caused by renewable energy, has gone online in Cork. Business • 15 Jul
EU to cut heating, cooling of buildings to save gas The European Commission is expected next week to ask EU countries to reduce heating and cooling of public buildings and offices to cut demand for … Business • 15 Jul
EU Commission approves €5.4 billion hydrogen project The European Commission has today approved a €5.4 billion hydrogen project jointly funded by France, Germany and 13 other EU countries, its latest measure aimed … Business • 15 Jul
Aer Lingus agrees Sustainable Aviation Fuel supply deal Aer Lingus has today signed a sustainable aviation fuel supply agreement with US-based renewable fuels producer Gevo - a major step in its commitment to … Business • 13 Jul
Plan on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions delayed A plan to apply stringent greenhouse gas emission reduction targets on different parts of the economy will not go to Cabinet next week, as had … Politics • 09 Jul
Report warns of accelerating global biodiversity crisis The accelerating global biodiversity crisis, with one million species of plants and animals facing extinction, is threatening the enormous benefits people derive from wild species, … Climate Change • 08 Jul
ECB climate stress test flags €70bn risk to banks A sudden jump in carbon prices coupled with floods and droughts this year would lead to losses of at least €70 billion for the euro … Business • 08 Jul
