February 12th, 2018 The European Commission has published its proposals to revise the Drinking Water Directive to increase the quality …
2017: Hottest year on record for our oceans
February 6th, 2018 Last month, NASA reported that 2017 was the second warmest year on record. Now, a new Chinese …
US Government slashing environmental protection laws to build border wall
February 5th, 2018 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has waived 26 environmental laws in order to smooth the way for …
Climate and human activity may damage world’s largest tropical peatlands, new study finds
January 30th, 2018 New research has discovered that both climate change and human activity have the potential to “significantly damage” …
Ireland faces fines as Commission takes the State to court over poor environmental record
January 25th, 2018 Large fines loom for the Government as the European Commission brings the Irish State back to court …
Ireland fails to take up offer to join the Powering Past Coal Alliance
January 24th, 2018 The Irish Government has so far failed to take up an invitation to join an international alliance …
Global investment in renewables rise to over €270 billion in 2017
January 23rd, 2018 Global investment in renewable energy rose to over €270 billion in 2017, a new financial study released …
Millions set to be exposed to severe flooding by 2040, new study finds
January 23rd, 2018 The impact of climate change will lead to a tenfold increase in the risk of river flooding …
NASA places 2017 as second warmest year on record
January 19th, 2017 The Earth’s global surface temperature in 2017 was the second warmest on record since 1880, according to …
Challenge to meet new EU plastic packaging recycling targets, says EPA expert
January 18th, 2018 Ireland will face challenges to meet new EU recycling targets for plastic packaging, a waste prevention expert …