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Our latest news coverage, analysis and comment on the global climate crisis
It’s fishmas time again as aquariums deck the tanks and embrace scuba Santa
Planet Business: Instagram advertising forecast, Chrystia Freeland’s resignation and the highest-paid female sports stars
A year of devastating climate firsts, a dispiriting outcome to Cop29 and elections where climate was off the radar
Ireland heard plenty of ‘eco rhetoric’ in 2024 but there was a clear sense that political leaders have not grasped the reality of the climate emergency
Why Ireland may face a €20 billion bill if we fail to meet climate goals
2030 is a significant date on the road to carbon neutrality
The demise of the humble herring, on which so much of life relies
Once abundant in Irish waters, overfishing and climate change have decimated their numbers - affecting not just the fishing industry but the Northeast Atlantic ecosystem
New government should ensure proposed LNG plant in Shannon estuary does not proceed, Friends of the Earth says
‘It would be highly reckless on climate and economic grounds for the project to be approved in light of latest information’
We’re heading for the second biggest fiscal disaster in the history of the State
The idea that the Green Party was making us all go too far too fast is the exact opposite of the truth
Progress and success are not the same thing when it comes to climate action
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil naively believe they can have policies that both increase and decrease carbon pollution at the same time, and still be rewarded for making a good effort
People see benefits of climate action but often prefer to keep status quo, research bulletin finds
ESRI pinpoints blockages to collective action in addressing climate crisis
Paris-Berlin express: New rail link throws down gauntlet to airlines
Good prices, low emissions and unlimited luggage allowance of fast train between European powerhouse cities give planes a run for their money
Developing hydrogen fuel could achieve energy security in transport for Ireland
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Four ways to use less electricity with your Christmas lights
A few simple adjustments this year can make Christmas a bit less harsh on the planet
‘Don’t miss out’: Developing the hydrogen fuel industry could transform transport in Ireland
In 10 years, Ireland could cut emissions in hard-to-reach transport sectors, says Hydrogen Mobility Ireland
Our last flood was so severe that within minutes water was pouring into the electrical sockets a few feet up the wall
Being flooded is a particular kind of hell but pouring more concrete isn’t the solution
How krill fishing threatens whale recovery in Antarctica
Populations of the tiny crustacean - a key food source for whales and dolphins - have declined by 80% since 1970 due mainly to demand for omega-3 health supplements
Irish company leveraging AI to help brands communicate climate actions responsibly and avoid claims of greenwashing
Marketing platform UnitMode aims to ‘supercharge consumer-powered climate innovation’
Strong political leadership required immediately to bring carbon budgets into line, Climate Council warns
Government must take crucial step to ‘phase out harmful fossil fuels as early as 2039′
Energy emissions at lowest level in 30 years, SEAI says
Emissions by commercial services sector including data centres up 6.9 per cent in 2023
The Irish Times view on the Greens’ exit: other parties can no longer shirk
no one party should bear responsibility for defending policies that benefit the whole population
Drogheda data centre would compromise ability to comply with carbon limits, An Taisce warns
Company seeks planning permission for three-storey facility
Ireland can be a net exporter of green electricity to Europe but only if we act now
If Ireland doesn’t invest, we could be left ‘making the sandwiches’ while others race ahead in the wind energy revolution
Data centre boom under AI growth in Ireland threatening climate targets, report warns
Friends of the Earth calls for ‘moratorium on new data centres and expansion of existing ones until robust legislative framework is in place’
How your mini travel shampoo is costing your pocket and the planet - here’s an alternative
Choose refillable containers to carry your toiletries, or better still, opt for solid soap, shampoo, conditioner and deodorant bars
Ireland’s five biggest problems: War, climate change, an EU crisis, housing and Trump
The next government faces immense challenges that require guile, nerve, judgment and luck
Actor Edward Norton on environmental activism: ‘If you find it inconvenient, I think that’s precisely the f**king point’
Norton might be best known for his blockbuster Hollywood roles, but the actor is also a committed environmentalist and successful entrepreneur
The lakes on our island are treasures in urgent need of protection
Ella McSweeney: Without radical and urgent changes in how we use the land, the future of our most distinctive lakes is bleak
Roderic O’Gorman advises Labour and SocDems to enter government formation talks
The Green Party leader says progressive policies rely on government parties taking a risk
PwC report: We have the technologies, now we need to move faster
While no country is decarbonising fast enough, Ireland has the potential to be a leader in energy transition with promising start-ups and scale-ups in climate tech
If you feel you can’t afford an EV, you could be right
The State plans to have 850,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2030 – but right now there are about 125,000 and sales have fallen sharply. What’s to be done?
Electrification is Ireland’s missing climate link
Electrification is the bridge between Ireland’s renewable energy potential and its climate commitments
How 485 million years of Earth’s temperature history reveals climate tipping points and extinction risks
At 13.9 degrees, there is much scope for Earth’s surface to get a lot warmer, as demonstrated by new study on its temperature history
Business will miss the Green Party now it is gone
Fewer companies likely to choose to spend to cut emissions now Greens have been all but wiped out
Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand market
We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says
Analysis: What next for climate policy now the Greens are out of government?
A campaign where the main parties downplayed climate issues and shunned hard choices bodes ill for ambitious climate policies in the next programme for government
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