Lack of understanding of new EU anti-greenwashing rules Almost half of Irish companies are concerned about the costs or time involved in meeting new EU rules on greenwashing, new research shows. Business • 08 May
Step away from the lawnmower for 'No Mow May' It is the first Saturday in May and if you are planning on getting the lawnmower out today, campaigners are hoping that you can be … Environment • 06 May
UN: World should prepare for El Niño, record high temps The United Nations warned of a growing likelihood the weather phenomenon El Niño will develop in the coming months, fuelling higher global temperatures and possibly … World • 03 May
US cities turn old landfills into solar parks Running low on suitable land for solar power projects, officials in the US city of Annapolis homed in on a spacious site they had long … Environment • 03 May
Public's views sought on tackling waste in Ireland The public is being asked to share its views on a new plan that aims to tackle the challenge of waste in Ireland. Environment • 03 May
Global warming aided drought in Horn in Africa - report A devastating drought that has struck the Horn of Africa could not have occurred without global warming, according to a new report released by an … Climate Change • 27 Apr
Can aviation reach its zero emissions targets? It looks like a futuristic aircraft that would be flown by Batman or James Bond. Analysis and Comment • 28 Apr
Hopes new treatment system will protect Dublin Bay The largest phosphorus extraction reactor in Europe has been installed at the Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Facility in Dublin. Environment • 28 Apr
EU agency calls for reduction in pesticide use The EU environment agency has urged member states to reduce pesticide usage over concern that sales of harmful chemicals remain strong despite its effects on … Environment • 26 Apr
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year - EU agency Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18s across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in … Environment • 24 Apr
No more plastic pollution by 2040? Despite the world's seemingly insatiable appetite for plastic, how is the fight for reducing its impact on the environment gaining momentum? Environment • 16 Apr
G7 faces pressure on fossil fuels at climate talks Group of Seven (G7) allies kicked off two days of "difficult" climate talks in northern Japan, facing pressure to show progress on key fossil fuel … World • 15 Apr
EV sales surpass diesel car sales for first time Data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows that 24% of all new cars sold in Ireland during the first three months of … Business • 14 Apr
Ports need investment for wind energy projects - report The Government must invest in ports in order to make them capable of developing offshore wind energy projects, or risk seeing investment go elsewhere, a … Business • 14 Apr
Germany to switch off last remaining nuclear plants Germany will shut down its three remaining nuclear plants later this week, betting that it can fulfil its green ambitions without atomic power despite the … Business • 11 Apr
Assembly urges State to enforce biodiversity laws The final report of the Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss is expected to highlight the failure of the State to adequately fund, implement and enforce … Environment • 05 Apr
Cost of installing solar panels set to be reduced The cost of installing solar panels could be reduced by as much as €1,000, under plans to be introduced by Minister for the Environment Eamon … Politics • 02 Apr
Air pollution linked to 2,600 deaths annually - report Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved on the island of Ireland if authorities adopt and meet World Health Organization guidelines on air pollution, … Environment • 30 Mar
The 'transboundary issue' of air pollution Air pollution is a so-called "transboundary issue". It does not respect borders. It is a common problem for communities and legislators north and south on … Analysis and Comment • 30 Mar
Polluted Bangladesh urged to push for cleaner air Bangladesh needs better coordination with neighbouring south Asian countries in its quest for cleaner air, a World Bank report has said. Environment • 28 Mar
Warning that EU habitats plan will fail without funding Unless a lack of funding is addressed, an ambitious EU plan to restore natural habitats will fail, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Agriculture • 28 Mar
Foresters seek compensation and action on ash dieback Forestry growers whose plantations have been hit by ash dieback disease in recent years have called for more Government support to help them clear their … Forestry • 25 Mar
Centre branches out with Ireland's first Tiny Forest There was a festival atmosphere at the Tolka River Project as the community turned up in large numbers to plant the first so-called Tiny Forest … Environment • 24 Mar
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 • 21 Mar
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 • 21 Mar
