Environment

16:32, 2 NOV 2021

Michael Healy-Rae accuses Government of 'codding Irish farmers' as Leo Varadkar insists 'no cull to national herd'

World leaders have pledged to cut methane emission levels by 30% by 2030 as part of efforts to tackle the climate crisis at the COP26 summit in Glasgow

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COP26: Taoiseach Micheal Martin tells world leaders 'Ireland is ready to play its part'

The Fianna Fail leader revealed the country has vowed to more than double its contribution to help developing countries

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Leonardo DiCaprio caused a stir dropping into COP26 after a 'commercial flight'

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is also a long-time environmentalist as he regularly posts to his social media about his environmental concerns

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COP26: Eight climate changes scientists are confident Ireland will see in coming years from temperatures to sea level

Global warming results in rising sea levels and will see Ireland's landscape and coastline change over the coming years

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COP26: Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirms Ireland to sign pledge to cut methane emissions by 30%

More than 100 leaders who account for 85% of the world's forests, including the USA and the European Union, will sign the landmark methane pledge that aims to protect and restore the Earth's forests

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COP26: The parts of Ireland that could be under water in less than 10 years with one county in big trouble

The effects of global warming have been seen over the past few years, with extreme weather events such as flooding and forest fires becoming more frequent

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What is COP26, who's going from Ireland and what does it mean for this country?

This year COP is being held in Glasgow because the UK holds the presidency and as it's the latest in a series of such summits, it's known as COP26

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COP26: Schedule of events in huge climate event - including those being hosted by Ireland

Thousands of politicians, religious leaders, climate activists and journalists arrived en masse to Glasgow ahead of COP's launch on Sunday

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Ireland's first carbon budget is set to be published - here's what it means for you

The budgets will set out the emission targets for each sector and how these targets will be achieved

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Richard Madeley infuriates GMB viewers with comments on Kate Middleton's waist

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Good Morning Britain presenters Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid discussed the Duchess of Cambridge's looks and her weight

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Irish households dumping old appliances is having a shocking effect on the planet, latest figures suggest

Our old electronics are releasing dangerous chemicals and precious metals into the environment

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Coldplay fans to help power band's first eco-friendly world tour by dancing

Coldplay will tour for the first time in five years and will help to power their concerts through fans dancing, solar energy and recycled cooking oil

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'Talking about it breaks down those barriers' - Kimberley Walsh on why she's gathering her family for a chat

The presenter, actress and singer tells us why she’s backing The BT Big Sofa Summit

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Chris Packham car blast attack as Land Rover blown up by thugs outside TV star's home

BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, 60, was home alone when thugs drove a Land Rover up to the gates of his driveway and set the vehicle on fire but says he will never stop standing up for wildlife

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Expert tells RTE's Claire Byrne that Irish homes could drastically cut energy bills with this key advice

Dr Tara Shine shared shocking statistics on just how much money our appliances are costing us on our energy bills

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Rupert Grint wins bitter battle with neighbours over plans for eco-friendly family homes

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has amassed a property portfolio worth more than £24 million, and he bought the stunning 18th century mansion in Hertfordshire back in 2009

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Celebs are shunning showers - so we find out what it's like to not wash for a week

A string of stars, including Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher and Jake Gyllenhaal, have boasted about not washing for environmental and beauty purposes

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Irish Water treatment plant dumped enough raw sewage to fill five Olympic swimming pools into River Liffey but didn't notify drinking water plant downstream, court hears

A judge fined Irish Water €7,000 after it pleaded guilty to six charges of breaching its operation licence

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Pat Flanagan: Wouldn't it be great if the Government did the right thing and not hike taxes this Budget

'With spiralling energy costs adding at least €500 extra to household bills this winter there can be no room for tax rises of any description'

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Mark Wright calls himself 'Hitch' after matchmaking sister Jess with new husband

Former TOWIE star Mark Wright has opened up about how he helps his single friends out, after successfully setting sister Jess Wright up with her now-husband, William Lee-Kemp

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Close to one million Irish people forced to drink unsafe water with dozens falling ill

This means that more than 877,000 people were drinking unsafe water in the Dublin area for at least a day and they did not know it

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Budget 2022: How expensive will it be to fill a car and heat a home as fuel price hikes set to hit Ireland

Budget 2022 will see a rise in costs of all fuels

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Ben Fogle urges people to ditch single-use plastic as he fights to save planet

Ben Fogle is taking part in the third annual Coast Clean with sustainable food company Mindful Chef - and he has urged people to start ditching single-use plastic in a bid to save the planet

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Louth bog defenders hold silent vigil for at-risk curlews outside Dail

Friends of Ardee Bog is calling on the Government to bin plans for a road right through the middle of their home

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