Scientists discover 'plastic rocks' on remote island The geology of Brazil's volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the "disturbing" discovery of rocks made from plastic debris on the remote … Environment • 17 hrs
Council urging people to plant and protect trees The President of the National Tree Council of Ireland has said it is people's responsibility to plant and protect trees, not only for themselves but … Environment • 4 hrs
'Eating away for years' - Erosion threatens coast home "Devastated" is the word used by Lal Pierce to describe how she and her husband Willie feel about the ongoing changes to the coastline underneath … Environment • 13 hrs
Environment group says Govt energy plans lack ambition The Government's climate and energy poverty plans are failing to address high energy prices and household reliance on fossil fuels, according to a research report … Environment • 15 Mar
Call for global companies to reduce flight emissions The majority of the world's biggest companies have not set targets to reduce emissions from business flights Environment • 15 Mar
MEPs approve minimum energy standards for buildings The European Parliament has adopted measures to improve the energy efficiency of buildings across the EU. Europe • 14 Mar
Clifftop houses demolished in east England over erosion A clifftop home in Norfolk on the east coast of England has been demolished due to threats from coastal erosion. UK • 11 Mar
EV sales on course to deliver 'a step-change' in 2025 Despite a fall-off in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) last year, sales are on course to deliver "a step-change" the year after next, an Oireachtas … Politics • 09 Mar
Bangkok issues health warnings over air pollution Nearly 200,000 people in Thailand have been admitted to hospital because of air pollution this week, officials have said, with Bangkok shrouded in a harmful … Environment • 09 Mar
More than half of native plants in decline - report The most in-depth survey of the British and Irish flora ever undertaken has found that over half of Ireland's native plant species are in decline … Environment • 08 Mar
One dead as record-breaking cyclone hits Mozambique One person has died after Cyclone Freddy hit Mozambique, ripping roofs off houses and triggering a lockdown in one port town, local media said, two … World • 11 Mar
'Historic' deal at UN to protect high seas UN member states have finally agreed to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile … Climate Change • 05 Mar
High seas agreement 'a gain for future of humanity' President Michael D Higgins has welcomed the United Nations agreement on a High Seas Treaty saying it is "a gain for the future of humanity". Climate Change • 05 Mar
Forging a path - Co Laois group raises the bog standard In another week of troubling climate news, a Co Laois group continues to make significant strides in the conservation and restoration of their local bog. Leinster • 04 Mar
Disease caused by plastic found in birds for first time Scientists have found a new disease in wild birds caused solely by plastic pollution. World • 03 Mar
Global energy-related CO2 emissions hit record high Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide hit a record high last year, although more clean technology such as solar power and electric vehicles helped limit … Climate Change • 02 Mar
Fishers voice fears as off-shore wind projects advance As plans to harness the unlimited resource of off-shore wind for power generation off the Irish coast advance, fishers have expressed fears their livelihoods are … Environment • 01 Mar
Hedgerow cutting ban in place to protect wildlife A ban on cutting hedgerows and burning land has come into effect today and will last until the end of August. Environment • 01 Mar
All valid applications for ACRES scheme to be accepted After months of speculation and delay, it has been announced that all valid applications for the new farmer environmental scheme will be accepted. Ireland • 01 Mar
75% of complaints to EPA last year about just ten sites The Environmental Protection Agency carried out 1,434 inspections at Industrial and Waste Facilities last year, to check on adherence to environmental standards and regulations around … Environment • 28 Feb
Climate activists protest outside BlackRock offices Climate activists have blocked the entrance to the Dublin offices of the world's largest asset management company calling on it to divest from fossil funds Climate Change • 27 Feb
Claiming of the shrew: False widow spider eats mammal Ongoing research into an invasive species of spider has found it preying on a pygmy shrew. Regional • 21 Feb
Killer whale mothers 'pay high price' for raising sons Raising sons is an exhausting experience that leaves killer whale mothers less likely to produce more offspring, a new study suggests. Environment • 09 Feb
RTÉ pays tribute to Duncan Stewart as Eco Eye ends RTÉ has announced that Eco Eye, the TV series which reported on the all-important issues of environmental and sustainability, is to end after 21 seasons … Television • 08 Feb
