Ireland's solar energy increases by 160% since 2023 Ireland's solar energy increased by 49% in the last year and by 160% since 2023, new figures show today. Business • 20 Jun
Ireland's solar energy increases by 160% since 2023 Ireland's solar energy increased by 49% in the last year and by 160% since 2023, new figures show today. Business • 20 Jun
Panda opens new Compressed Natural Gas station in Dublin Waste company Panda has opened its new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Cappagh in Dublin 11. Developed in partnership with Gas Networks Ireland, the new station brings the number of CNG stations in Ireland to 12. Business • 20 Jun
Panda opens new Compressed Natural Gas station in Dublin Waste company Panda has opened its new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Cappagh in Dublin 11. Developed in partnership with Gas Networks Ireland, the new station brings the number of CNG stations in Ireland to 12. Business • 20 Jun
Moneypoint to end burning coal after 40 years The ESB is to cease burning coal at its Moneypoint Power station in Co Clare from today. The plant has been burning coal since it was set up 40 years ago. Climate • 20 Jun
Moneypoint to end burning coal after 40 years The ESB is to cease burning coal at its Moneypoint Power station in Co Clare from today. The plant has been burning coal since it was set up 40 years ago. Climate • 20 Jun
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun
An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions Business • 19 Jun
Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy The Just Transition Commission has called on the Government to urgently provide a visionary, ambitious, just and joined-up strategy for the Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy. Ireland • 18 Jun
Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy The Just Transition Commission has called on the Government to urgently provide a visionary, ambitious, just and joined-up strategy for the Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy. Ireland • 18 Jun
Climate body recommends rise in grants to buy EVs The Climate Change Advisory Council is recommending that the Government provides an additional €10,000 in grants to low income households for the purchase of electric vehicles, particularly in areas with limited access to public transport. Ireland • 18 Jun
Climate body recommends rise in grants to buy EVs The Climate Change Advisory Council is recommending that the Government provides an additional €10,000 in grants to low income households for the purchase of electric vehicles, particularly in areas with limited access to public transport. Ireland • 18 Jun
EU countries back recycled plastic targets for cars EU countries have today backed plans to set mandatory targets for recycled plastic content in new vehicles in a bid to reduce waste and promote the so-called "circular economy". Business • 17 Jun
EU countries back recycled plastic targets for cars EU countries have today backed plans to set mandatory targets for recycled plastic content in new vehicles in a bid to reduce waste and promote the so-called "circular economy". Business • 17 Jun
Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New Zealand Irish waste and recycling solutions company Turmec has secured a €6.2m contract in New Zealand. Business • 13 Jun
Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New Zealand Irish waste and recycling solutions company Turmec has secured a €6.2m contract in New Zealand. Business • 13 Jun
Wind farms provided 33% of Irish electricity up to May Irish wind farms have produced 33% of the country's electricity since the start of the year, new figures from Wind Energy Ireland show today. Business • 12 Jun
Wind farms provided 33% of Irish electricity up to May Irish wind farms have produced 33% of the country's electricity since the start of the year, new figures from Wind Energy Ireland show today. Business • 12 Jun
New electric vehicles licensed in May up 12% on last year New Central Statistics Office figures show a 12% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in May with new EVs increasing to 1,382 compared with 1,234 the same month in 2024. Business • 11 Jun
New electric vehicles licensed in May up 12% on last year New Central Statistics Office figures show a 12% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in May with new EVs increasing to 1,382 compared with 1,234 the same month in 2024. Business • 11 Jun
Panda opens new €5m metals & plastics recovery system Waste company Panda has opened a new €5m metals and plastics recovery system at its materials handling facility at Millennium Park in Dublin. Business • 11 Jun
Panda opens new €5m metals & plastics recovery system Waste company Panda has opened a new €5m metals and plastics recovery system at its materials handling facility at Millennium Park in Dublin. Business • 11 Jun
Ireland had warmest spring in 126 years, says Met Éireann Spring this year was the warmest Ireland has experienced in 126 years of records held by Met Éireann. Weather • 05 Jun
Ireland had warmest spring in 126 years, says Met Éireann Spring this year was the warmest Ireland has experienced in 126 years of records held by Met Éireann. Weather • 05 Jun
EPA identifies 115 risks to Ireland from climate change Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA. Climate Change • 04 Jun
EPA identifies 115 risks to Ireland from climate change Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA. Climate Change • 04 Jun
New car registrations down 8.8% in May, but EVs up 5.3% New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that while new car registrations overall slowed in May, the number of new electric car registrations increased. Business • 03 Jun
New car registrations down 8.8% in May, but EVs up 5.3% New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show that while new car registrations overall slowed in May, the number of new electric car registrations increased. Business • 03 Jun
EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
PTSB launches new Sustainability Strategy up to 2027 PTSB has today launched its new Sustainability Strategy, which covers the years from 2025 to 2027, and which will focus on channeling investment and directing impact towards areas that enhance societal wellbeing. Business • 29 May
PTSB launches new Sustainability Strategy up to 2027 PTSB has today launched its new Sustainability Strategy, which covers the years from 2025 to 2027, and which will focus on channeling investment and directing impact towards areas that enhance societal wellbeing. Business • 29 May
Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change • 28 May
Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change • 28 May
Vivid Edge founder wins 2025 Impact Award from CWI Tracy O'Rourke, the founder and CEO of Vivid Edge, an Irish climate action impact company, has been presented with a 2025 Impact Award by the Cartier Women's Initiative. Business • 26 May
Vivid Edge founder wins 2025 Impact Award from CWI Tracy O'Rourke, the founder and CEO of Vivid Edge, an Irish climate action impact company, has been presented with a 2025 Impact Award by the Cartier Women's Initiative. Business • 26 May
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four At least four people have died as record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and cutting off around 50,000 people from help. World • 23 May
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four At least four people have died as record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and cutting off around 50,000 people from help. World • 23 May
Temperatures soar to dangerous levels in southern Iraq Temperatures have reached dangerous levels in Iraq's southern provinces, according to the national weather centre. Climate Change • 22 May
Temperatures soar to dangerous levels in southern Iraq Temperatures have reached dangerous levels in Iraq's southern provinces, according to the national weather centre. Climate Change • 22 May
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded. World • 22 May
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded. World • 22 May
Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said. Climate • 21 May
Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said. Climate • 21 May
SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector. Business • 21 May
SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector. Business • 21 May
Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year. Ireland • 21 May
Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year. Ireland • 21 May
CATL records strong Hong Kong debut Shares in CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant raised $4.6 billion in the world's largest listing this year, boosting prospects for equity sales by Chinese companies. Business • 20 May
CATL records strong Hong Kong debut Shares in CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant raised $4.6 billion in the world's largest listing this year, boosting prospects for equity sales by Chinese companies. Business • 20 May
