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Two Irish beaches deemed to have 'poor' quality bathing water, EPA report finds
Environment
Three new beaches have also been recognised as part of the survey
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Dublin Airport opens new solar farm on 28-acre site with 15,000 panels
Dublin Airport
The solar farm is located close to the south runway and visible from the R102
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Warning issued over 'highly aggressive' seagulls as homeowners urged to 'act now'
Environment
Gulls can become extremely aggressive and protective of their nests around summer time
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€26 million worth of diesel wasted every year at Irish toll booths, Hauliers Association says
Environment
Figures provided by Transport Infrastructure Ireland to the Irish Road Hauliers show that trucks having to stop and start at Irish toll booths is costing hauliers over €26 million in wasted diesel
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Irish beauty spot plagued by illegal dumping as shocking photos show extent of rubbish
Environment
In the first four months of 2024 environmental project Pure removed 60,000kg of illegally dumped waste, an increase compared to previous years
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The 3 golden rules of recycling that many Irish people ignore
Recycling
A staggering 33 per cent of Irish people are unaware that just one contaminated container can compromise an entire recycling bin, according to a new study
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'Could the Church be the unlikely hero to save us from idiots and autocrats?'
Pope Francis I
'A billion voices and a grown up leader like Pope Francis might be what we need to change the world'
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Who pays to future proof Ireland against the coming storms?
Global Ireland
From frequent flyers to billionaires...16 solutions to pay the massive bills for adapting to new extreme weather
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Over 37 million vouchers printed by Re-turn machines on non-recyclable paper
Recycling
Laid end-to-end, the vouchers used for the environmental scheme would span approximately 7,420km, stretching from Ireland to the middle of China
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Warning issued to shoppers buying washing up liquid in 2025
Supermarkets
Shoppers across Ireland are being encouraged to change their washing up liquid habits in 2025.
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Electric Vehicle sales see massive decline in 2024: 'A year to forget for Irish EV sales'
Electric cars
Despite Government efforts to deter people from buying petrol and diesel cars, electric vehicles accounted for 53% of the market share in 2024
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Eamon Ryan's 'pride' and 'regrets' as he gets ready to bow out of Irish politics
Environment
"The biggest obstacle we had with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael was in transport"
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Top tips for a waste-free Christmas - from cutting food waste to recycling right
Environment
"Christmas shouldn’t cost the Earth" says Voice Ireland
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Ireland weather: The 9 storms that hit Ireland in 2024 and the huge damage they caused
Environment
Storm downpours that have caused devastating flooding in some communities are 20 per cent more intense as a result of rising greenhouse emissions
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Ireland needs to phase out fossil fuels in the next 15 years, says Climate Council
Climate change
Stark warning comes as the impact of the climate crisis escalates with increased flooding, droughts and coastal damage that are costing Irish people, communities and nature
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Ireland's energy emissions at their lowest level for 30 years, says SEAI
Climate change
However, data centres and wind energy restrictions are causing concern
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Sligo hotel installs new solar panels to cut electricity bill by €25,000 a year
Climate change
The 100-year hostelry now has 13,000 sq ft of panels on its roof
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Electricity grid constraints limiting Irish wind energy production, say Wind Energy Ireland
Climate change
Wind farms produced 32 per cent of electric but grid constraints are limiting the amount of power they're allowed to provide
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Ireland facing €20 billion bill if 2030 emissions cuts not delivered, says Fiscal Council
Environment
The public finance watchdog says not meeting climate targets could "cost an entire year's capital budget"
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Dublin City fifth Irish council to endorse global fossil fuel treaty
Dublin City Council
"Dublin City’s endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is a beacon of hope and a call to action"
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Irish home retrofits up 11% on last year
Environment
Free energy upgrades to energy-poor homes have risen by 26 per cent
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Over €1 million available to river projects that help 'salmon and sea trout thrive'
Environment
Projects in 16 Irish counties benefitted from the IFI fund in 2024
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Mary Robinson says decision on 'world's biggest climate' case could 'hold polluters to account'
Environment
Judges at the international court of justice are to clarify what countries are legally required to do to fight the climate crisis
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Ireland facing climate disasters like Valencia yet 'political and public will' for action missing says Eamon Ryan
Climate change
Ireland's climate minister hopes an agreement at COP29 will instill the will to take climate action back home
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