Pollution fears after explosions in China Rain fell today on the remains of a Chinese industrial site devastated by giant explosions, complicating clean-up efforts and heightening fears about toxic contamination. News • 18 Aug 15
Pollution fears after explosions in China Rain fell today on the remains of a Chinese industrial site devastated by giant explosions, complicating clean-up efforts and heightening fears about toxic contamination. News • 18 Aug 15
Call for nationwide ban on smoky coal The Asthma Society of Ireland has called for the ban on burning smoky coal to be extended to all parts of Ireland. News • 03 Dec 14
Call for nationwide ban on smoky coal The Asthma Society of Ireland has called for the ban on burning smoky coal to be extended to all parts of Ireland. News • 03 Dec 14
Source of Tolka pollution identified Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed they are following "a definite line of inquiry" in relation to the source of yesterday's pollution incident on the Tolka River. News • 23 Jul 14
Source of Tolka pollution identified Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland have confirmed they are following "a definite line of inquiry" in relation to the source of yesterday's pollution incident on the Tolka River. News • 23 Jul 14
Major fish kill reported in Dublin's Tolka River An investigation is under way into a fish kill in the Tolka River in Dublin. News • 22 Jul 14
Major fish kill reported in Dublin's Tolka River An investigation is under way into a fish kill in the Tolka River in Dublin. News • 22 Jul 14
Paris makes public transport free for three days Paris authorities are to make public transport free for three days to encourage drivers to leave their vehicles behind due to severe pollution. Business • 13 Mar 14
Paris makes public transport free for three days Paris authorities are to make public transport free for three days to encourage drivers to leave their vehicles behind due to severe pollution. Business • 13 Mar 14
EPA in warning over sewage in water systems The Environmental Protection Agency has said raw sewage is still going into water systems in 42 urban areas around Ireland. News • 13 Mar 14
EPA in warning over sewage in water systems The Environmental Protection Agency has said raw sewage is still going into water systems in 42 urban areas around Ireland. News • 13 Mar 14
China targets 7.5% economic growth for 2014 China is targeting growth of about 7.5% in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang has said, unchanged from last year. Business • 05 Mar 14
China targets 7.5% economic growth for 2014 China is targeting growth of about 7.5% in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang has said, unchanged from last year. Business • 05 Mar 14
An Taisce links premature deaths to pollution An Taisce has said poor air quality contributes to 3,400 premature deaths in Ireland annually, with pollution from diesel cars, buses and trucks largely to blame. News • 09 Apr 13
An Taisce links premature deaths to pollution An Taisce has said poor air quality contributes to 3,400 premature deaths in Ireland annually, with pollution from diesel cars, buses and trucks largely to blame. News • 09 Apr 13
Beijing's pollution plans given poor reception New plans to reduce air pollution in Beijing appear to have fallen flat, judging by initial online reaction in China. News • 22 Jan 13
Beijing's pollution plans given poor reception New plans to reduce air pollution in Beijing appear to have fallen flat, judging by initial online reaction in China. News • 22 Jan 13
Chinese media urges action on air pollution China's media has urged the government to take action to tackle air pollution, which has blanketed parts of the country at dangerous levels in recent days. News • 14 Jan 13
Chinese media urges action on air pollution China's media has urged the government to take action to tackle air pollution, which has blanketed parts of the country at dangerous levels in recent days. News • 14 Jan 13
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
BP says settlement near on US penalties British oil company BP said it is in advanced discussion with US agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. Business • 15 Nov 12
