‘Halfway to halfway’: Conference hears of State’s slow progress on cutting emissions and ‘stark impacts’ of warming climate

Drop from agriculture sector might be as low as 4 per cent, environmental agency says

Six months ago, Minister said he was ‘delighted’ at interest farmers were showing in the scheme

Minister wants progress on renewable energy, says public are ahead of Government on issue

Our native common bluebell is facing competition from its invading Spanish cousin

Public Accounts Committee also told dedicated fund has spent only half of €523.8m available for energy projects

Scientists raise alarm over proposal to ease Ireland’s climate obligations

Cian Morgan from Dublin wins top prize for his essay on this year’s theme of time

Charity calls for emergency energy summit as utility bills continue to rise, Oireachtas committee hears

Clean-energy agency says clear timeline for phase-out of gas and oil boilers is needed

2025 figures show 59% of inspected systems were incorrectly installed, malfunctioning or poorly maintained

Irish Academy of Engineering’s recommendations ‘not wise’, according to member and Trinity College provost

The annual focus on nature has workshops, talks, walks and exhibitions taking place across the country

Council says water quality is excellent while Environmental Protection Agency says swim restrictions apply

Local campaigners say they have been left out of plans to save Lady’s Island Lake, Ireland’s largest saltwater lagoon