Environment

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Union proposes maximum working temperature and four days of ‘climate leave’

Union proposes maximum working temperature and four days of ‘climate leave’

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

A statutory maximum working temperature is among extreme-weather proposals being put forward by an Irish union.
EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

The boss of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland says the benefits of repair and recycling are not accounted for in the targets.
75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.
More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.
North Sea crash vessel failed safety checks in Ireland

North Sea crash vessel failed safety checks in Ireland

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Port state control inspection documents from July last year show Irish officials found 10 deficiencies with Solong.
Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The Peaceplus funding will contribute towards preserving coastal and natural resources.
'More secure' options for energy security than floating LNG facility, Eamon Ryan says

'More secure' options for energy security than floating LNG facility, Eamon Ryan says

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

'The LNG facility is a valid and appropriate security measure to a security issue that does exist'
2023 was Ireland’s warmest and wettest year on record

2023 was Ireland’s warmest and wettest year on record

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 6.8 per cent in 2023.
Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Éowyn

Almost 200 engineers deployed to Northern Ireland following Storm Éowyn

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of properties were left without power on Friday
Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires, Tánaiste says

Small number of Irish citizens affected by LA wildfires, Tánaiste says

Tue, 14 Jan, 2025

The Tánaiste said Ireland ‘stands in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles’.
Absolutely no intention of using cyanide in Co Tyrone gold mining, inquiry told

Absolutely no intention of using cyanide in Co Tyrone gold mining, inquiry told

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

The assurance was given by mining company Dalradian during the first day of the inquiry in Co Tyrone.
New study finds high levels of harmful pollutant across Dublin’s inner city

New study finds high levels of harmful pollutant across Dublin’s inner city

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

The data showed that during the sampling period, 49.4 per cent of days exceeded World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines of the harmful pollutant
Storm Darragh: Crews continue to assess damage as thousands remain without power

Storm Darragh: Crews continue to assess damage as thousands remain without power

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

On Sunday morning, 15,000 customers remained without power in the North
‘Risk’ of going into government is worth it, Green Party leader says

‘Risk’ of going into government is worth it, Green Party leader says

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

The Green Party went from 12 TDs to only one in the recent general election.
Greens defend policies after party ranked third on climate action

Greens defend policies after party ranked third on climate action

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Labour emerged as the party with the best climate action policies in the assessment commissioned by Friends of the Earth.
Eamon Ryan says Cop29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’

Eamon Ryan says Cop29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

‘To walk away would have been unforgivable and shameful given the scale of the crisis we all face,’ Eamon Ryan said.
Coalition ‘nearly collapsed’ over Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund

Coalition ‘nearly collapsed’ over Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman reflected on ‘tense’ and ‘difficult’ negotiations with coalition colleagues in 2023.
Simon Harris says politicians need to realise that farming is 'not a hobby'

Simon Harris says politicians need to realise that farming is 'not a hobby'

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Political leaders visited the National Council of the Irish Farmers’ Association in Dublin ahead of the general election.
Leading environmentalist praises Bewley's coffee for sustainability projects

Leading environmentalist praises Bewley's coffee for sustainability projects

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Dr Jane Goodall praised Bewley’s backing of a new initiative in Honduras in Central America.
Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space

Blue-green algae on Ireland's largest lake to be observed from space

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

A competition has been launched to find solutions to predict, detect and monitor the extent and movement of the noxious blooms on the lough.
An Bord Pleanála concedes flaw in permission for new €1.2 billion data centre in Co Clare

An Bord Pleanála concedes flaw in permission for new €1.2 billion data centre in Co Clare

Mon, 07 Oct, 2024

Three local environmentalists and two NGOs brought a legal challenge
Eco-activists jailed for pouring soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Eco-activists jailed for pouring soup over Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

The protesters threw two tins of Heinz tomato soup over the 1888 work in October 2022.
Over 500m plastic bottles and cans returned since launch of deposit scheme

Over 500m plastic bottles and cans returned since launch of deposit scheme

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

There are now over 2,500 reverse vending machines and over 350 manual collection return points nationwide.
Alarm at lack of plan as algae resurfaces on the North's largest fresh water lake

Alarm at lack of plan as algae resurfaces on the North's largest fresh water lake

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Noxious blooms covered large parts of the lough last summer.
Latest climate data ‘smashes myth you can’t grow economy and reduce emissions’

Latest climate data ‘smashes myth you can’t grow economy and reduce emissions’

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

The Taoiseach ‘warmly’ welcomed a watchdog’s report that showed Ireland’s emissions had decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023.
Greenhouse gas emissions lowest in three decades

Greenhouse gas emissions lowest in three decades

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023
Two-horse race for Green Party leadership expected to be declared

Two-horse race for Green Party leadership expected to be declared

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

It comes a day after Eamon Ryan said he would be stepping down as party leader.
Dublin could run out of water as climate change ‘hits home’, warns minister

Dublin could run out of water as climate change ‘hits home’, warns minister

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Eamon Ryan said several ministers raised examples of climate change affecting their local areas at Cabinet on Wednesday.
Minister defends Government’s policies despite emissions targets projections

Minister defends Government’s policies despite emissions targets projections

Tue, 28 May, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the momentum around reducing emissions is ‘not fast enough’.
Guinness going ‘green’ with €100 million decarbonisation plan

Guinness going ‘green’ with €100 million decarbonisation plan

Thu, 16 May, 2024

The goal of the investment is to phase out entirely the use of fossil fuels in its direct brewing operations.
Concern raised over unsafe dumping of electrical items

Concern raised over unsafe dumping of electrical items

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Research found one in eight people are putting unwanted items like earbuds and smartwatches in household bins
Work to tackle pollution in Ireland's largest lake could be ‘paused’ due to budget shortfall

Work to tackle pollution in Ireland's largest lake could be ‘paused’ due to budget shortfall

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The North's Environment Minister Andrew Muir issued the warning to the Assembly.
Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Conor Pass to become ‘gateway’ to Ireland’s first marine national park

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Pairc Naisiunta na Mara, comprising 70,000 acres of land and seas, is now Ireland’s largest national park.
‘Difficult interventions’ needed to address crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

‘Difficult interventions’ needed to address crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Andrew Muir spoke out during a visit to the lough with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Noxious blooms covered large parts of Lough Neagh last summer, and also affected other waterways and beaches in the region.
Biodiversity grants given to schemes helping protect corncrakes and sand martins

Biodiversity grants given to schemes helping protect corncrakes and sand martins

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Some 78 new community plans are receiving a boost from the funding.
Ryanair boss labels Green Party ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair boss labels Green Party ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Thu, 29 Feb, 2024

The airline claims the cap limits its plan to grow its Irish traffic by 50% by 2030.
Malcolm Noonan, activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting’

Malcolm Noonan, activist turned nature minister: ‘At times you’d love to be protesting’

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

The Green Party minister said the polarised conversation between farmers and climate was ‘starting to level out’.
Government criticised over public transport funding for cross-border projects

Government criticised over public transport funding for cross-border projects

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Earlier this week the government announced a massive funding package for projects in Northern Ireland.
Minister to propose Northern Ireland’s first environmental improvement plan

Minister to propose Northern Ireland’s first environmental improvement plan

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Andrew Muir made the announcement during a debate on an Assembly motion calling for action to protect Lough Neagh
Deposit Return Scheme kicks off, aiming to reduce single-use waste

Deposit Return Scheme kicks off, aiming to reduce single-use waste

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

The scheme will add a 15c/25c deposit to the price of items sold in eligible cans or bottles, which can later be reclaimed
Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Livestock export ban makes progress despite Northern Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill applies to cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses
Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Village given unsafe drinking water for 12 months before Uisce Éireann took action

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

A water treatment plant in and around the east Clare village of O’Brien’s Bridge had distributed inadequately disinfected water for a full year

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