2020 saw sharp increase in rainforest destruction An area of pristine rainforest the size of the Netherlands was burned or hacked down last year, as the destruction of tropical forests accelerated despite ... Environment • 31 Mar
Fossil fuel usage subsidies up 1% to €2.4bn in 2019 Subsidies that encouraged people in Ireland to use fossil fuels during 2019 have been valued at €2.4bn by the Central Statistics Office, which is a ... Ireland • 30 Mar
Bald eagle bounces back from near-extinction in US The bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, has bounced back from near-extinction and numbers have quadrupled in the country since 2009, according ... News Lens • 25 Mar
From cars to farms: Some changes in a zero carbon world The move to a 'net zero' carbon society will involve changes to several aspects of our lives in the coming decades. Environment • 23 Mar
Climate Bill 'is going to change our country' - Ryan The Cabinet has approved a revised Climate Action Bill which includes specific targets on reducing carbon emissions - a key objective of the Green Party ... Politics • 23 Mar
Large asteroid to pass 'close' by earth An asteroid some 900 metres in diameter will have what in astronomical terms is deemed a 'close encounter' with earth today. While it will pass ... Asteroid • 21 Mar
Air pollution in China returns to pre-Covid levels: ESA After dropping off due to Covid-19 restrictions, air pollution levels in China are returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to satellite imagery and data released by ... News Lens • 16 Mar
Wicklow and Slieve Bloom fires condemned as 'reckless' Those responsible for weekend fires in the Wicklow Mountains and the Slieve Bloom mountains in Co Laois have been condemned as reckless. Leinster • 09 Mar
US climate envoy warns of 'extraordinary crisis' US climate envoy John Kerry has warned that the European Union and United States must revive their joint efforts to fight climate change before the ... World • 09 Mar
Two-thirds of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded Humans have degraded or destroyed roughly two-thirds of the world's original tropical rainforest cover, new data reveals - raising alarm that a key natural buffer ... Environment • 08 Mar
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 • 05 Mar
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 • 05 Mar
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
