According to The News Examiner, Ireland is facing a tough road ahead in its journey towards a greener future. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sounded the alarm in its 2024 State of the Environment report, giving the country a “poor” overall rating. The EPA warns that Ireland is grappling with “the most complex and … Read more
Rising climate temperatures are significantly increasing hospitalisations across Ireland for temperature-related health conditions, a new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. The report noted that climate change has direct and indirect impacts on population health. Data shows that between 2015 and 2019 emergency hospital admissions for temperature-affected diseases were 8.5 … Read more
A recent study has found that man-made climate change has led to increased flooding in Ireland since October 2023. The research revealed that rainfall was 20% more intense due to climate change, making the past eight months’ rain an event expected only once every five years. If global temperatures rise by two degrees above pre-industrial … Read more
A recent study by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change service has highlighted alarming trends in Europe’s climate. The continent is experiencing warming at twice the global average, with temperatures now soaring 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. 2023 witnessed a record number of days with extreme heat stress, alongside a 7% increase in rainfall leading … Read more
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating a mix of sunny, rainy, and snowy weather for Ireland in the coming week. Experts have raised alarms, warning of above-average rainfall, particularly during nighttime hours. Data analysis from various meteorological centers reveals that March witnessed an unusual surge in rainfall across the country. Shockingly, 29 out … Read more
New rules requiring airlines to use more sustainable fuels across the European Union have been agreed by negotiators from member countries and the EU Parliament in a bid to help decarbonise the sector. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, said Wednesday that the deal reached by member states and the European Parliament demands that … Read more
Ireland has joined the EU Integrated Carbon Observation System – European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ICOS-ERIC) which standardises emissions monitoring across Europe. Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications, Eamon Ryan has welcomed the Government’s decision to join ICOS-ERIC. This will enable the State to consolidate and develop high-quality scientific climate measurements, so that we can … Read more
The Government has launched a €65 million research fund to help Ireland become climate neutral by 2050 and address the challenges of disruptive technologies. Minister Simon Harris announced a €65 million fund to drive solutions to the green transition and to digital transformation. The National Challenge Fund consists of eight challenges, three in digital transformation … Read more