Powerful questions over 'essential' tech data centres The concrete towers of the old IFI plant in Arklow, Co Wicklow, are a familiar sight to drivers on the M11 motorway. Ireland's Power Revolution • 5 hrs
Public support needed for electric dreams to come true The demand for power in Ireland is forecast to grow by between 19-50% over the next ten years, according to Eirgrid. The human dimension is ... Ireland's Power Revolution • 6 hrs
CO2 emissions at higher levels than pre-pandemic - IEA CO2 emissions have risen to levels higher than what were recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, according to the International Energy Agency. Coronavirus • 02 Mar
Large Greta Thunberg mural painted on Dublin wall The street artist behind a large mural of Greta Thunberg in Dublin city centre says she hopes it refocuses attention on the issue of climate ... Climate Change • 02 Mar
Iceberg the size of Co Monaghan calves in Antarctica A 1,270 square kilometre iceberg - roughly the size of Co Monaghan (1,295 km²) - broke away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica yesterday ... News Lens • 27 Feb
'Tsunami' of plastic covering Brazilian beaches Some of Brazil's beaches have been covered by a "tsunami" of rubbish, leaving once pristine coastlines completely engulfed in everything from plastic bags and bottles ... News Lens • 25 Feb
Red tape threatens forestry sector, says expert Poor communications and project management in the Department of Agriculture has led to difficulties in the forestry sector, according to a leading expert who has ... Ireland • 25 Feb
Threat of flooding remains in Cork, Kerry Water levels across counties Cork and Kerry appear to have peaked, with no further incidents of flooding reported overnight. Munster • 24 Feb
South Galway flood relief works feasible - study Proposals to carry out flood relief works in south Galway have been found to be both environmentally and economically feasible. Regional • 23 Feb
Flooding in Munster as heavy rain sweeps country A Status Orange rainfall warning for counties Kerry, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford expired at 9pm, without causing significant flooding to property. Weather • 23 Feb
Galway groups showcase benefits of bog restoration Community groups in east Galway are showcasing the benefits of a bog restoration programme, that is helping to deal with carbon emissions and boosting native ... Connacht • 22 Feb
Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas US President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas, which has suffered widespread power blackouts and water shortages during a deadly deep ... US • 20 Feb
Patients arrive at Ireland's first wildlife hospital The first patients have arrived at Ireland's first hospital dedicated to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Ireland • 18 Feb
Govt proposing national ban on sale of smoky coal A national ban on the sale of smoky coal and restrictions on sales of turf and unseasoned wood are among proposed new regulations on solid ... Politics • 18 Feb
Fossil fuel pollution blamed for 8.7m deaths a year Pollution from fossil fuels causes one in five premature deaths globally, suggesting the health impacts of burning coal, oil and natural gas may be far ... News Lens • 09 Feb
Climate change may have had 'key role' in pandemic Climate change may have played a "key role" in the transmission of the coronavirus to humans by driving several species of pathogen-carrying bats into closer ... Coronavirus • 05 Feb
Scheme to sell electricity expected by summer A massive investment is needed for the national grid to integrate increasing amounts of renewable energy and to meet a rising demand for electricity. Environment • 04 Feb
SIPTU warns of strike action over Irish Water plans SIPTU has warned that its members in local authority water services will take industrial action up to and including strike action if the government attempts ... Ireland • 02 Feb
Cabinet to legislate for ban on oil and gas exploration Minister for Transport, Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan has said it was "absolutely critical" that Cabinet approved a plan today to legislate for the banning ... Politics • 02 Feb
Major clean-up operation at polluted Serbian lake A clean-up operation is under way on an artificial lake in Serbia that activists say has collected more than 20,000 cubic metres of plastics from ... News Lens • 29 Jan
Biden says US will lead way on climate crisis President Joe Biden has vowed the US would lead the world's charge to confront the "existential threat" of the climate crisis, as he signed a ... US • 28 Jan
Family plants 400 pines in three days at the Burren A family has planted 400 trees in the Burren, Co Clare, as part of a restoration project of native pine, which once dominated the area ... Munster • 22 Jan
Dire wolves far apart from other canines - study Prehistoric dire wolves made famous by the TV series Game of Thrones prowled the Earth for thousands of years before being wiped out at the ... News Lens • 13 Jan
2020 ties with 2016 as world's hottest year on record Last year tied with 2016 as the world's warmest year on record, rounding off the hottest decade globally as the impacts of climate change intensified, ... Environment • 08 Jan
Cigarette butts recycled to become new products Cigarette butts are one of the most toxic forms of litter on the planet. Ireland • 04 Jan
