5 worrying trends for Ireland's environment Researchers have identified 5 key issues which paint a picture of the threats facing our environment Climate Change • 1 hr
How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 29 Nov
What's Ireland doing when it comes to just transition planning? With COP28 focusing on just transition climate plans, Ireland has much to learn from other countries' experiences in this regard Climate Change • 19 hrs
Why growing sales of large electric SUVs should raise red flags Motorists are increasingly opting for large electric SUVs, but the climate impact of these vehicles should not be underestimated Electric Cars • 27 Nov
Two positive steps we can take around climate action in Ireland These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to live Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonight • 15 Nov
What's the carbon footprint of the meat and veg we eat? Achievable changes to the familiar foods we eat would represent a 25% reduction in emissions from our current eating patterns Food • 14 Nov
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 14 Nov
Why have we seen so many storms in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting Ireland. Weather • 13 Nov
When Greenland was green: lessons from ancient soil under ice Lessons from the natural warming that occured in Greenland can help us understand the Earth we are now creating for the future Climate Change • 10 Nov
The successful 'back to basics' approach of farming in The Burren The BurrenLIFE project developed a blueprint for sustainable farming to meet the needs of both farmers and the environment The Burren • 25 Oct
How can we recycle the dirty byproduct from coal power stations? The ash from burning coal in power stations can be put to good use by the construction industry Sustainability • 23 Oct
Human induced climate change detected in Irish weather records New research finds science for Ireland is now clear: human-driven climate change is discernible in Irish weather records Climate Change • 20 Oct
Could co-location help solve the renewable energy land squeeze? By co-locating renewable energy projects we can maximise efficiency through shared resources and infrastructure Energy • 18 Oct
The haves & have-nots when it comes to renewable energy projects Research indicates Irish energy policy in its current form prioritises high-income cohorts in society Renewable Energy • 03 Oct
Why this is probably the best bottle deposit scheme in the world Lessons from more than 100 years of return culture in Denmark shows us why giving waste a value could work for Ireland Brainstorm • 27 Sep
What is the Climate Action Plan legal challenge all about? The action against the Government is one of over 2,300 climate-related legal cases worldwide and may have important consequences Climate Change • 27 Sep
Should Irish cars go electric or hydrogen? While hydrogen fuel vehicles have several advantages, they face the same problems as electric cars with charging infrastructure Transport • 19 Sep
'When things broke, we fixed them': why repairing things matters There's a need to revaluate the importance of repairing goods and products as part of a sustainable future Repairs • 15 Sep
How plants in your garden remove CO2 from the atmosphere They're up there with forests, bogs and oceans as serious players in the business of taking and storing carbon from the atmosphere Climate Change • 08 Sep
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 07 Sep
Why did a smalltooth sand tiger shark appear in Irish waters? After an rare tiger shark washed up on Wexford shores, researchers have been looking into what happened Nature • 31 Aug
Why is the tide still out for wave energy in Ireland? Wave energy could provide double our electricity needs, but the sector requires long-term support, funding and policy measures Energy • 17 Aug
Why people in the midlands have 'little faith' in Just Transition Communities in the midlands historically feel left behind so scepticism and distrust about the Just Transition project are understandable Climate Change • 14 Aug
How do you clean a wind turbine blade? Dirt on a blade's surface can decrease a wind turbine's efficiency by up to 40% after just two weeks of operation Energy • 09 Aug
Can citrus waste be used to package and protect food? How citrus waste left over from juice production could be used to make edible coatings for protecting food Sustainability • 08 Aug
