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Climate emergencies killed estimated 16,000 Europeans last year, WMO-EU report released in Dublin finds
Climate change
"Unfortunately, this cannot be considered a one-off occurrence or an oddity of the climate"
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Data centres devouring 18% of Irish energy supply as Government rules out reducing number of them
Eamon Ryan
New figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that data centres accounted for 18% of total energy consumption in 2022.
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Ireland's emissions overshoot could be far worse than EPA projections, says An Taisce
Climate change
An Taisce is calling for 'emergency course correction measures' to reduce the country's carbon footprint
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Al Gore urges Ireland to deliver on 'pledges' to protect our seas on World Oceans Day
Biodiversity
"Ireland has an outsized need to protect and steward the health of your surrounding waters" he told the Fair Seas conference in Cork
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Greta Thunberg nominated for Freedom of Dublin City - and has revealed if she'll accept it or not
Climate change
The young woman follows three other Irish women Kellie Harrington, Ailbhe Smyth and Professor Mary Aiken who were awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin last year
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Nature Restoration Law: 'No one is going to steal farmers' land' says Irish MEP
Biodiversity
"It works for Irish farming and works for nature"
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World Environment Day: Irish doctor dubs plastic 'biggest uncontrolled biological experiment of the last 100 years'
Environment
Plastic can affect hormones; causing cancer, obesity, diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis and infertility
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Ireland to fail 'significantly' to meet emissions cuts set out to combat climate change
Climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency revealed its worrying analysis in a second report on the government’s planned climate policies
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Department of Agriculture responds and says report 200,000 cattle to be cut over emissions 'not final policy'
Climate change
"Various options for policy implementation are regularly considered"
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Census 2022: Cycling to work almost back at 1986 levels as number of kids cycling to school doubles
Census results
The number of primary aged children getting to school by bike has almost doubled since 2016
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Offshore wind firm announces 500 new jobs in Ireland
Climate change
Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions has offices in Dublin, Cork and Belfast
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Just Stop Oil try to delay Ireland v England cricket test match
Climate change
The climate activists marched in front of the England team bus near Lord's
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1,800 lights in Dublin's Port Tunnel replaced with LEDs to cut energy use
Climate change
"The replacement of the original SON lamps with LED inserts is a huge step towards reducing the carbon emissions"
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Home energy upgrades on the rise but concerns remain about 'deep inequity' in Govt plan
Cost of Living
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says it has supported 9,946 retrofits in the first quarter of this year
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Chris Packham wants unity in battle for animal rights as he's unveiled as new RSPCA bossHmNKe1xR
Chris Packham
The Springwatch presenter said now is a critical moment for wildlife and pets amid increased pollution and the cost of living crisis
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Public sector workers facing drastic change as car parking privileges set to be axed
Eamon Ryan
A mandate approved by Cabinet will phase out, over time, the use of parking in buildings that have access to good public transport and active or shared mobility options.
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Eamon Ryan admits he's 'not fully aware' of SHEIN as he defends fast-fashion firm's Dublin launch
Eamon Ryan
Speaking at a press conference just a week after SHEIN opened its EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Climate Minister Eamon Ryan said that he was not aware of the Chinese fast fashion company.
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Irish senator urges energy firms to 'cut the greenwashing crap'
Climate change
Lynn Boylan says electricity companies should ditch 'meaningless' renewable certificates and pass the savings on to customers
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Government accused of 'failing miserably' to cut greenhouse gases as Irish emissions rise 12%
Climate change
"It's time this government stopped clapping itself on the back"
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Irish diets making us and our environment 'sick' finds stark new report
Environment
"This is like a slow-motion disaster unfolding before our eyes"
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NASA report on world crops suggests Irish favourites could soon fall victim to climate stresses
Climate change
A 20 per cent decrease from current production levels could have severe implications worldwide
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Ireland's 'breakthrough' offshore wind auction could save households hundreds of millions
Cost of Living
Together the wind farms are expected to generate enough power for 2.5 million homes
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Senator reports two more energy firms to advertising watchdog over 'greenwashing' claims
Climate change
"It is simply unacceptable to expect the public to remain vigilant to the torrent of greenwashing"
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Experts warn climate crisis could make Ireland colder and heighten storm surge risk
Climate change
"Wave and storm surges pose an increasing threat to coastal communities"
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