Why Ireland's coldest days are becoming less frequent and severe New research shows that Ireland's coldest winters are warming faster than our hottest summer heatwaves Climate Change • 14 Jan
Why Ireland's coldest days are becoming less frequent and severe New research shows that Ireland's coldest winters are warming faster than our hottest summer heatwaves Climate Change • 14 Jan
What does EU's U-turn on petrol & diesel cars mean for drivers? The EU has gone from a total ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to a more complex approach aiming for a 90% reduction in transport emissions Transport • 13 Jan
What does EU's U-turn on petrol & diesel cars mean for drivers? The EU has gone from a total ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035 to a more complex approach aiming for a 90% reduction in transport emissions Transport • 13 Jan
Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain The coffee dregs we pour down the drain can create a serious pollution problem down the road for rivers and waterways Coffee • 27 Dec 25
Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain The coffee dregs we pour down the drain can create a serious pollution problem down the road for rivers and waterways Coffee • 27 Dec 25
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 27 Dec 25
Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end There are many solutions to tackle the problem of heavy, fuel-hungry SUVs, but all require bold action from policymakers Transport • 27 Dec 25
How to reinvent Christmas jumpers as icons for Irish craft Instead of being just another fast fashion product, Irish Christmas jumpers could highlight our long association with wool and knitting Christmas Jumper • 10 Dec 25
How to reinvent Christmas jumpers as icons for Irish craft Instead of being just another fast fashion product, Irish Christmas jumpers could highlight our long association with wool and knitting Christmas Jumper • 10 Dec 25
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter We can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's severe weather events as damaging rainfall and flooding becomes commonplace Weather • 09 Dec 25
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter We can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's severe weather events as damaging rainfall and flooding becomes commonplace Weather • 09 Dec 25
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 09 Dec 25
How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors The destruction and damage caused by future storms, flooding and heatwaves will have a massive impact on both sectors Climate Change • 09 Dec 25
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 09 Dec 25
What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods? Researchers are working on a robust flood alarm system to alert local authorities to potential flooding events in local areas Climate • 09 Dec 25
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov 25
Can small talk in a hair salon help to tackle climate change? A new project is looking how chats between hair stylists and clients can raise awareness about positive actions to take around climate change Climate Change • 17 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year? New research has found that house buyers would expect a discount of around 31% for properties at risk of flooding Housing • 13 Nov 25
Why violent storms like Melissa are catching the world off guard Rapid intensification means storms are intensifying faster, hitting harder and giving people less time to prepare or escape Hurricane Melissa • 02 Nov 25
Why violent storms like Melissa are catching the world off guard Rapid intensification means storms are intensifying faster, hitting harder and giving people less time to prepare or escape Hurricane Melissa • 02 Nov 25
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 23 Oct 25
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 23 Oct 25
How 'working machinery' are a forgotten source of air pollution Working machinery powered by petrol or diesel are used in various sectors, but getting an accurate measurement of their emissions is challenging Machinery • 02 Oct 25
How 'working machinery' are a forgotten source of air pollution Working machinery powered by petrol or diesel are used in various sectors, but getting an accurate measurement of their emissions is challenging Machinery • 02 Oct 25
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 02 Oct 25
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 02 Oct 25
Can the carbon impact of concrete be reduced? Concrete is the most used construction material in the world and makes up around 5% of Ireland's emissions Environment • 17 Sep 25
Can the carbon impact of concrete be reduced? Concrete is the most used construction material in the world and makes up around 5% of Ireland's emissions Environment • 17 Sep 25
The environmental cost of dumping your tent at Electric Picnic Most of the tents abandoned at music festivals like the Electric Picnic end up in landfill Environment • 29 Aug 25
The environmental cost of dumping your tent at Electric Picnic Most of the tents abandoned at music festivals like the Electric Picnic end up in landfill Environment • 29 Aug 25
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 14 Aug 25
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 14 Aug 25
Are hot Irish days worsening due to climate change? A climate attribution study has found that last month's mini-heatwave can be linked to human-influenced climate change Climate Change • 08 Aug 25
Are hot Irish days worsening due to climate change? A climate attribution study has found that last month's mini-heatwave can be linked to human-influenced climate change Climate Change • 08 Aug 25
How to ensure gardens survive hosepipe bans & water shortages Here's a list of the plants to prioritise for watering, the plants that can survive without extra water and the ones to sacrifice Hosepipe ban • 24 Jul 25
How to ensure gardens survive hosepipe bans & water shortages Here's a list of the plants to prioritise for watering, the plants that can survive without extra water and the ones to sacrifice Hosepipe ban • 24 Jul 25
Breastfeeding can be good for public health—and the planet too Supporting mothers who wish to breastfeed is good for public health and could also reduce emissions Health • 21 Jul 25
Breastfeeding can be good for public health—and the planet too Supporting mothers who wish to breastfeed is good for public health and could also reduce emissions Health • 21 Jul 25
Could fast fashion clothes be used to insulate your house? A new research project is converting discarded polyester textiles into polyurethane to use as insulation to improve energy efficiency of homes Fast fashion • 01 Jul 25
Could fast fashion clothes be used to insulate your house? A new research project is converting discarded polyester textiles into polyurethane to use as insulation to improve energy efficiency of homes Fast fashion • 01 Jul 25
5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming More climate-friendly practices on the Walsh family farm has produced a carbon footprint significantly lower than the national average Farming • 09 Jun 25
5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming More climate-friendly practices on the Walsh family farm has produced a carbon footprint significantly lower than the national average Farming • 09 Jun 25
How we're tricked into buying new home appliances Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances Psychology • 06 Jun 25
How we're tricked into buying new home appliances Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances Psychology • 06 Jun 25
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May 25
Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change? An agri-climate calendar with easy-to-follow advice and tips can give farmers clear and practical climate steps to take throughout the year Farming • 28 May 25
Why Ireland is experiencing a 'marine heatwave' right now Paul Moore, climatologist with Met Eireann explains what a 'marine heatwave' is and why Ireland is experiencing one Weather • 23 May 25
Why Ireland is experiencing a 'marine heatwave' right now Paul Moore, climatologist with Met Eireann explains what a 'marine heatwave' is and why Ireland is experiencing one Weather • 23 May 25
