Bord na Móna formally ends all peat harvesting
Bord na Móna’s development plans are of critical importance to Ireland achieving its renewable energy targets. Read more
Drivers starting to go green as number of licensed electric and hybrid vehicles increases
There's been a 1.7% increase in the number of electric cars licensed Read more
Over half of Irish people make New Year resolution to live more sustainably
A total of 53 per cent of people say their New Year resolutions will include living more sustainably. Read more
Stop wasting money on excess paint with these 10 eco-friendly tips
If you have answered yes to any of these questions you need to know about Paint Smarter. Read more
Von der Leyen outlines plans to cut emissions in half by 2030 in State of the Union address
Ms von der Leyen also spoke out against homophobic policies and "LGBT-free zones" in Poland Read more
Cost of buying a car could go up by a grand
A VRT overhaul is being proposed ahead of October's budget. Read more
Ireland will miss 2030 climate change targets, according to report
Ireland currently has the highest share of electricity demand met by onshore wind in the world Read more
Speed limit reduction could lead to substantial carbon emissions cut, says MEP
Transport is the largest source of energy-related carbon emissions in Ireland, responsible for 40 per cent in 2018, and is the sector where emissions are most rapidly rising Read more
Ireland could face European Court of Justice over lack of environmental checks on peat extraction
The Commission said that under an EU directive from 2011, member states are required to carry out an assessment of the environmental impacts of projects likely to have a significant negative impact on the environment, which included peat extraction. Read more
Record Arctic temperatures will have ‘devastating effects’, UCC scientist warns
Prolonged warming of the Arctic Circle will have “devastating effects” on the rest of the world, an Irish climatologist has warned. Read more