4 d. ago Ireland second highest in EU for greenhouse gas emissions per person

Farming and forestry responsible for 38% of State’s total output of gases linked to climate change

Events

7 d. ago Food prices may moderate but won’t return to levels before Russia invaded Ukraine 

Climate change could make food prices more volatile in the future

Events

1 week ago ‘Voracious attack’: Man jailed for life for murder of Irish pensioner in London

Peter Augustine (59) was found guilty earlier this month of killing John Mackey (87) and stealing his shopping

Events

1 week ago Extreme rainfall like that earlier this month is twice as likely because of climate change

Scientists say Ireland has been ‘extremely lucky’ with the impacts of extreme weather so far – but warned that luck will run out.

Politics

1 week ago Correlation between climate change and extreme rainfall in Ireland, new research finds

Correlation between climate change and extreme rainfall in Ireland, new research finds  The Irish Independent

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1 week ago Ireland's 'luck will run out' in avoiding extreme flooding due to climate change, scientists say

Ireland's 'luck will run out' in avoiding extreme flooding due to climate change, scientists say  Irish Examiner

Events

1 week ago Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’

The Fiscal Advisory Council has warned of ‘significant pressures’ from an ageing population and climate change and called on the Government to prepare while the economy is strong.

Politics

1 week ago Ireland’s Tourism Sector Rises to the Challenge of Climate Change with a Robust New Adaptation Plan Aimed at Ensuring Resilience and Future Growth

Ireland’s Tourism Sector Rises to the Challenge of Climate Change with a Robust New Adaptation Plan Aimed at Ensuring Resilience and Future Growth  Travel And Tour World

Society

1 week ago TD calls for NTA to set up its own taxi app to fight back against 'Uberisation' of sector

It comes after taxi drivers staged a large protest in Dublin earlier this month.

Politics

2 w. ago Mixed response to Cop30 ‘compromise’ as Brazil vows to press for progress

The deal pledges money to help countries adapt to climate change, but lacks explicit plans to transition away from fossil fuels.

Politics

2 w. ago Cop30 talks end with deal for more money for countries hit by climate change

But the talks in Brazil did not include a clear agreement to phase out fossil fuels.

Economics

2 w. ago Whale never before seen in Irish waters washes up on Donegal beach

‘Extraordinary and unprecedented’ stranding likely linked to climate change, officials say

Politics

2 w. ago Tourism Sectoral Adaptation Plan 2025‑2030 – Ireland Prepares Travel Sector for Climate Change

Tourism Sectoral Adaptation Plan 2025‑2030 – Ireland Prepares Travel Sector for Climate Change  Travel And Tour World

Society

2 w. ago Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, President Connolly says

Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says

Politics

2 w. ago Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says President Connolly

Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says

Politics

2 w. ago Moral duty ‘to act now’ on climate change for future generations, says Catherine Connolly

Figures of possible fines of between €8bn and €26bn for breaching emissions targets ‘incredible’, President says

Politics

2 w. ago DAA told to change emissions ad campaign after greenwashing complaint

The DAA said that a series of adverts were intended to reflect the importance of air travel to and from Ireland, and they were clear that any reference to reduced emissions related to the airports they operated from, and not flights.

Events

3 w. ago The Northern Ireland Climate Change Act: Unintended consequences?

The Northern Ireland Climate Change Act: Unintended consequences?  agendaNi

Politics

3 w. ago Sustainable Tourism in Ireland: New Plan Aims to Adapt to Climate Change Challenges, Get the Details Here

Sustainable Tourism in Ireland: New Plan Aims to Adapt to Climate Change Challenges, Get the Details Here  Travel And Tour World

Society

3 w. ago Why are the leaves staying on the trees so long this autumn?

It may look pretty but milder autumns are “causing havoc” in the natural world.

Politics