Boy tells TDs and senators: 'We need more trains now' A 13-year-old boy from Co Mayo, speaking to politicians at an Oireachtas committee, has criticised the lack of rail services in Ireland. Environment • 16 hrs
EU Parliament backs new 'right to repair' rules The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed draft legislation which will strengthen the rights of consumers to seek a repair of goods instead of a replacement. Europe • 15 hrs
COP28 turns attention to potent methane emissions Climate talks often revolve around reducing the most dangerous greenhouse gas CO2. But other powerful heat-trapping emissions - of methane - are also likely to … Climate Change • 21 Nov
Antarctic ozone hole grows in spring, research suggests The hole in the Antarctic ozone layer has been getting deeper in mid-spring over the last two decades, despite a global ban on chemicals that … Climate • 18 hrs
Earth on track for catastrophic 2.9C temp rise - UN Countries' greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for warming far beyond key limits, potentially up to a catastrophic 2.9C this century, the UN has … Climate Change • 21 Nov
From local lore to lab, unlocking nature's pharmacy Science Week draws to a close this weekend after hundreds of events on the theme of what it means to be human in today's world, … Environment • 18 Nov
The future of farming: Using science to cut emissions 'Science in action' in the agri-sector is the theme of a climate and agriculture conference taking place in Dublin. Ireland • 15 Nov
World severely off track to limit emissions - UN The world is "failing to get a grip" on climate change, the United Nations has warned, as an assessment of climate pledges shows only minor … Climate Change • 14 Nov
Govt to build emergency reserve LNG storage facility The Government is to build a new floating gas storage facility for Liquified Natural Gas to use as a strategic emergency reserve in case of … Environment • 14 Nov
Majority still putting waste into wrong bin, says EPA The majority of households and businesses are putting their waste into the wrong bin, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment • 14 Nov
EU pledges 'substantial' contribution to climate fund The European Union will make a "substantial" financial contribution to a new international fund addressing the destruction caused by climate change, the EU's executive Commission … Climate Change • 13 Nov
Building coal-fired power plants irresponsible - envoy Building and funding coal power plants is "irresponsible," US climate envoy John Kerry said today, calling "greed" the biggest impediment to climate action. Climate Change • 10 Nov
EU agrees on contested law to restore nature Negotiators from the EU Parliament, the European Commissions and the EU Council have reached an agreement about the details to be included in the long-awaited, … World • 10 Nov
2023 'virtually certain' to be warmest in 125,000 years 2023 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest in 125,000 years, European Union scientists have said, after data showed last month was the world's hottest … Climate Change • 08 Nov
Watch: 'Virtually certain' 2023 will be hottest year Last month was the warmest October on record, European Union scientists have said. Climate Change • 08 Nov
Fund approved for losses from River Shannon flooding Farmers with land along the banks of the River Shannon are set to receive special Government payments after summer flooding caused animal fodder losses. Regional • 07 Nov
New service allows people to check Irish air quality A new national air quality forecast service providing unprecedented and detailed information about air pollutants that can damage people's health has been launched by the … Ireland • 03 Nov
Toxic smog forces schools to close in India's capital People in New Delhi have awoken up to a thick layer of toxic haze and some schools were ordered to be shut for two days … World • 03 Nov
Climate funding fall shows action 'stalling' - UN International funding for climate resilience in developing countries fell in 2021 despite increasingly ferocious impacts, the UN has said, as its chief warned action was … Climate Change • 02 Nov
'Loss-and-damage' fund dominates pre-COP28 talks in UAE Setting up a 'loss-and-damage' fund for poorer nations hit by climate change have dominated preliminary talks one month before COP28 in Dubai where delegates look … Climate Change • 31 Oct
EPA warns raw sewage flowing into water systems Ireland's environmental watchdog has warned the equivalent of three Olympic-size swimming pools of untreated raw sewage are flowing into Ireland's water systems every day. Ireland • 26 Oct
Bird flu detected in Antarctica region for first time Bird flu has been detected in the Antarctica region for the first time, according to British experts, raising concerns the deadly virus could pose a … World • 24 Oct
Ryan: Irish hearts are with the Palestinian people Irish hearts are with the Palestinian people according to the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, who called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to … Ireland • 21 Oct
Signs of E.coli in 14 private water schemes, says EPA A report on water quality has found that thousands of people took supply from group schemes contaminated by E.coli. Environment • 20 Oct
Values-led approach to food security required - DCU A report on Global Food Security will be presented to the UAE ambassador to Ireland by DCU ahead of COP 28, where it is expected … Ireland • 19 Oct