August 2nd, 2018 Extreme weather events like those seen in Ireland and countries across the world this summer are increasing as a result of climate change, the World Meteorological Organization has said. Extreme temperatures and associated heatwaves, wildfires and other natural disasters are wreaking havoc from the Arctic Circle all the way to the Sahara Desert, Read more…
July 27th, 2018 Mondello Park has pulled out as the host venue for a controversial sky lantern event that was set to take place next month despite fire concerns amid ongoing drought conditions in Co Kildare. The Lights Fest was set to take place on 11 August at Mondello Park in the Read more…
July 10th, 2018 Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an appeal to anglers to stop fishing for salmon as the hot weather and drought conditions are putting additional strain on marine life. The appeal, announced last Thursday, was followed by Irish Water’s expansion of the hosepipe ban from the Greater Dublin Read more…
June 29th, 2018 The State has extended an extreme fire risk warning until Monday afternoon as high temperatures and drought conditions influence a glut of gorse fires across the country. In a statement released today, the Department of Agriculture said that the fire risk is “compounded” by high levels of Read more…
February 28th, 2018 European cities, including Cork, Waterford, and Derry, will face extreme weather conditions such as droughts, heat waves and floods by 2100 due to climate change, a new study has found. The research from Newcastle University points in particular to an increased risk of urban flooding, especially in Read more…
