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Physical inactivity costing €1.1bn a year in healthcare

A new report has said that Ireland's car dependent transport system is fuelling a slow-motion health and climate emergency, driven by physical inactivity, chronic illness and environmental degradation.

Health • 14 hrs

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'Don't collect multiples' - climate cost of reusable cups

As the Government's proposed latte levy continues to be delayed, Róisín Cullen looks at our coffee cup habits, the true cost of a reusable cup and what the future will hold for this long-awaited measure.

Environment • 18 hrs

World far off track to meet climate goals, says UN

The UN has estimated that nations' carbon-cutting pledges imply a far-from-sufficient 10% emissions cut by 2035, cautioning that it was unable to provide a robust global overview after most countries failed to submit their plans on time.

Environment • 28 Oct

Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals

Ireland will miss its EU climate targets on agriculture, transport and buildings and likely face financial penalties, but can it secure concessions?

Analysis and Comment • 28 Oct

Best September on record for Irish wind farms - WEI

New figures show that wind generation in Ireland was the highest on record for a September month.

Business • 23 Oct

Oxfam teams up with An Post for doorstep donation scheme

Oxfam has teamed up with An Post to launch a doorstep donation scheme aimed at boosting donations and supporting the circular economy.

Business • 22 Oct

Antonio Guterres said: 'No country is safe from fires, floods, storms and heatwaves' (Stock image)

Global warming pushing planet to brink, UN chief warns

The UN Secretary General has warned that global warming is pushing the planet to the brink and urged countries to implement disaster warning systems to protect people against extreme weather.

Climate Change • 22 Oct

'Staggering shortfall' in NI energy saving efforts

A strategy for energy savings to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Northern Ireland to net zero by 2050 has achieved just 1% of its target in the past four years, according to a new report.

Ulster • 21 Oct

'We need to do a lot more' to meet climate targets - SEAI

Retrofitted homes will keep Ireland's residential sector within its carbon budget but petrol and diesel vehicles mean the transport sector is missing climate targets, according to a mid-year energy review by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Environment • 21 Oct

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English winemakers hoping for export boost

English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain's warmest summer on record this year as climate change optimised conditions.

Business • 17 Oct

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€50m Kildare biomethane plant to be connected to network

Gas Networks Ireland has agreed a deal with Evergreen Agricultural Enterprises to connect a new €50m biomethane production plant in Monasterevin, Co Kildare directly to the national gas network.

Business • 16 Oct

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Last year saw biggest increase of CO2 in atmosphere

Last year saw the biggest ever recorded annual increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, locking in more long-term global temperature increases, according to a new report from the Wold Meteorlogical Organisation.

Climate Change • 15 Oct

Apple announces new European renewable energy projects

Tech giant Apple has announced an expansion of its clean energy projects across Europe with new large-scale solar and wind farms now in development in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.

Business • 14 Oct

Recycling of appliances urged to conserve raw materials

Consumers are being urged to recycle old and broken electrical appliances as they could contain critical raw materials which can be reused for new technologies and renewable energy sources.

Environment • 14 Oct

Call for clarity on Ireland's data centre policy

Tens of billions of euro of investment is being diverted to other countries due to uncertainty around Ireland's data centre policy, according to Digital Infrastructure Ireland.

Business • 13 Oct

Clifford John standing outside his home in east Galway with solar panels in background

'Some confusion' over off-grid power back-up systems

Clifford John has solar panels and a domestic battery for storing power in his house in Galway.

Ireland • 13 Oct

42% of electricity from renewable sources in September

New provisional data from EirGrid shows that 42% of electricity in September came from renewable sources.

Climate Change • 10 Oct

Ferrari share tumble spoils electric vehicle tech launch

Shares in luxury carmaker Ferrari tumbled as much as 16% today on disappointment over new long-term financial targets, taking the shine off the company's unveiling of the technology behind its first electric car.

Business • 09 Oct

Climate Change and Fiscal Councils defend assessments

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and the Climate Change Advisory Council have defended their assessment that Ireland could face fines of between €8 billion and €26 billion for breaching emissions targets.

Business • 09 Oct

IEA trims renewables outlook as US policy shifts

The International Energy Agency has today cut its global forecast for renewable power growth by 2030 by 900 gigawatts from last year's outlook, citing weaker prospects in the US and China, even as solar power continues to drive record additions.

Business • 07 Oct

Denmark's Orsted raises $9.35 billion in share issue

Danish offshore wind developer Orsted has raised 59.56 billion Danish crowns ($9.35 billion) in a heavily discounted share issue, shoring up finances as Trump administration opposition has caused uncertainty for its US projects.

Business • 07 Oct

Tesla beats delivery estimates on sales boost

Tesla's third-quarter deliveries trounced analysts' estimates today as a rush to buy EVs in the US before the expiry of a popular tax credit more than offset slumping demand for its vehicles in Europe.

Business • 02 Oct

Cavan's Galetech Group to create 65 jobs

Co Cavan-headquartered renewable energy services and development business Galetech Group said it will create 65 jobs over the next three years as part of a major business expansion to double the size of the business.

Business • 02 Oct

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Ecocem opens new research and innovation lab in France

Low carbon cement technologies provider Ecocem has opened its new Research and Innovation (R&I) centre in France.

Business • 01 Oct

Gas Networks Ireland said the increase in demand for gas in August was partly driven by increased use in electricity generation

Gas demand up 9% year-on-year in August

Overall gas demand in August was 9% higher than the same month last year, despite it being the fourth warmest August on record, the latest figures from Gas Networks Ireland show.

Business • 29 Sep