Environment

13:47, 11 JAN 2022

Ireland's EU Commissioner defends nuclear power as 'low carbon' alternative energy

Mairead McGuinness said the EU is proposing to use nuclear power as a 'bridging' solution to the energy crisis

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Nearly half a million Irish homes served by 'at risk' water supplies

455,097 consumers are being served by 55 “at risk” supplies, an increase of 11,282 consumers recorded at the end of 2021

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'Risk to post-Covid recovery if countries cannot buy emissions reductions,' Taoiseach told

Ian Talbot, the chief executive of Chambers Ireland, wrote to Micheal Martin saying the measure could reduce the cost of Ireland's climate commitments by half

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Sebastian Vettel hits out at Formula 1 for not changing ‘fast enough’

Sebastian Vettel

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel has criticised Formula 1 for not evolving fast enough when it comes to becoming more environmentally friendly

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Irish homes will no longer be able to purchase these solid fuels in 2022 as new ban approaches

All coal and other fuel products nationwide will only be on sale if they emit less than ten grams of smoke per hour when burned

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Ireland's changing weather and forecast for years to come as climate crisis takes hold

Exclusive: Freak and extreme weather is becoming more common - and research is underway on how changes to the jet stream will affect Ireland

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Airthings View Plus review: effective monitor to help keep air pollution at bay in your home

Everything you need to know about Airthings View Plus monitor which delivers seven accurate real-time air quality measurements

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Ben Fogle speaks on the importance of reforestation in the UK and his time off-grid

Ben Fogle has teamed up with HP and Arbor Day Foundation to continue their fight in tackling climate change - and is urging those in the UK to join in the fight

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Correlation between traffic air pollution and stroke admissions in Ireland, Oireachtas committee told

'There are, however, other effects of cars to human health than just tailpipe emissions'

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'Bold' action needed to make Leaving Cert fit to prepare students for the future, politicians told

Leaving Certificate

The 'points race' that defines the Leaving Certificate system is inhibiting the development of key skills in young people, it was said

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Boil water notice for Longford remains in place after 21 days

The notice for customers supplied by Longford Central Public Water Supply was issued on November 3rd after consultation with the Health Service Executive

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Bob Geldof urges people not to pay water bills in sweary rant at 'fat cat' bosses

Live Aid campaigner Bob Geldof urged residents to refuse paying their water bills during an impassioned rant at a local meeting in Kent where he now resides

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Inside fight to make Premier League clubs sustainable and follow the COP26 agenda

The United Nations' climate summit, COP26, has highlighted the urgent need to act on climate change - and that pressing concern is being felt by the Premier League

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RTE Prime Time viewers slam Eamon Ryan after Miriam O'Callaghan interview over one answer in particular

The interview with Minister Ryan grabbed viewers' attention as Miriam grilled Ryan on differing claims made by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the same day about Ireland's methane emission goals

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Christmas tree 2021: Expert explains why real tree is better option than fake one this year

With Christmas on the horizon, there are many ways to incorporate sustainable practices that won’t mean a radical lifestyle change.

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Seaweed used to feed Irish cattle in trial aimed at cutting methane emissions

'Using seaweed is a natural, sustainable way of reducing emissions and has great potential to be scaled up'

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Hollyoaks name a shop after Greta Thunberg in a bid to get her on the show

Channel 4 bosses have pulled out all the stops to entice the eco activist to make a cameo appearance on Hollyoaks. The programme plans on having more storylines and discussions around the climate crisis.

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Four-time F1 champ Sebastian Vettel becomes unlikely ally in fight against climate change

Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula One world champion, has become increasingly outspoken about climate change and has warned that 'what is at stake is all our futures'

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Pat Flanagan column: Ireland's COP26 climate commitments will pile misery on those barely getting by

If an Irish Government has totally failed to sort out the housing crisis in the last 10 years how can they reach their climate change goals in less than a decade?

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Pride of Britain winners say Boris 'is not off the hook yet' as he sends them message

Pride of Britain Awards

Pride of Britain winners Ella and Amy Meeks received a special video message from Prime Minister Boris Johnson after winning the Environmental Champion Award

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Climate Action Plan launched by Taoiseach Micheal Martin but opposition slams costs for 'ordinary workers'

Opposition TDs have said the plan lacks detail and forces costs onto 'ordinary workers'

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Zara announce opening of its 'new concept' store to provide whole new shopping experience

Shopping centres

The opening marks the first of Zara's new concept stores in the country and will feature the latest digital technology, integrating the store with online shopping

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COP26: Taoiseach Micheal Martin accused of 'cop out' on commitments before 'ink is dry'

Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall questioned if the Government's actions on climate will meet its rhetoric

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EPA slams Irish Water as 'unacceptable' as 30 Irish towns release raw sewage into environment every day

The Urban Waste Water Treatment report estimates that one-third of the affected areas will not have access to water treatment until 2024

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