![The late science journalist Mary Mulvihill ‘was determined that Irish science should take its rightful place within Ireland’s national culture’. Photograph: Brian Dolan The late science journalist Mary Mulvihill ‘was determined that Irish science should take its rightful place within Ireland’s national culture’. Photograph: Brian Dolan](/polopoly_fs/1.4882856.1652954232!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- June 2, 2022, 00:00
One is contained within the other, but how does that manifest itself?
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- Education
- May 21, 2022, 10:45
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
![The European Commission has unveiled details of its €210 billion plan to wean the EU off Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Photograph: Pavlo Palamarchuk/AP Photo The European Commission has unveiled details of its €210 billion plan to wean the EU off Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Photograph: Pavlo Palamarchuk/AP Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.4882137.1652901266!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 18, 2022, 18:57
Three-pronged RePowerEU plans will fast forward green transition and focus on saving energy
![The new report marks a ‘dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption’, said UN secretary general António Guterres. Photograph: iStock The new report marks a ‘dismal litany of humanity’s failure to tackle climate disruption’, said UN secretary general António Guterres. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4881751.1652884521!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 18, 2022, 10:53
Human activities causing ‘planetary scale changes’ to oceans, atmosphere and land
![Some of the participants in Coastwatch’s ‘discovery field trip’ to Quilty Bay in Co Clare. Some of the participants in Coastwatch’s ‘discovery field trip’ to Quilty Bay in Co Clare.](/polopoly_fs/1.4881201.1652811397!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- May 17, 2022, 18:06
Coastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive species
![The first Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, meeting at Dublin Castle, today. Photograph: Maxwells/PA Wire The first Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, meeting at Dublin Castle, today. Photograph: Maxwells/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4878746.1652550440!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 14, 2022, 18:47
First session of Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss sits at Dublin Castle
![Project manager Dr Derek Mc Loughlin with Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett and Minister Of State for Heritage Malcom Noonan athe the launch of Wild Atlantic Nature at Ballycroy National Park. Photograph: Michael Mc Laughlin Project manager Dr Derek Mc Loughlin with Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett and Minister Of State for Heritage Malcom Noonan athe the launch of Wild Atlantic Nature at Ballycroy National Park. Photograph: Michael Mc Laughlin](/polopoly_fs/1.4877762.1652456695!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 13, 2022, 16:45
Wild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supports
![Brent Geese in flight at the Kilcoole Marshes, Wicklow. ‘We have a lot to be grateful for within our natural environment and this gratitude should propel action to help preserve and sustain these ecosystems.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Brent Geese in flight at the Kilcoole Marshes, Wicklow. ‘We have a lot to be grateful for within our natural environment and this gratitude should propel action to help preserve and sustain these ecosystems.’ Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4877596.1652455018!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 13, 2022, 13:46
More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’
![An EPA 2021 bathing water quality report said it needed to improve the operation, management and maintenance of treatment plants and networks which impact on bathing waters. Photograph” David Sleator An EPA 2021 bathing water quality report said it needed to improve the operation, management and maintenance of treatment plants and networks which impact on bathing waters. Photograph” David Sleator](/polopoly_fs/1.4877469.1652438431!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 13, 2022, 11:40
Utility on track to end ‘almost all raw sewage discharges’ into waters within three years
![One poor-quality location was Balbriggan Front Strand Beach in Co Dublin. Photograph: Dave Meehan One poor-quality location was Balbriggan Front Strand Beach in Co Dublin. Photograph: Dave Meehan](/polopoly_fs/1.4877054.1652391212!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 12, 2022, 23:55
Latest evaluation finds 78% of swimming areas have excellent water quality
![Taoiseach Micheál Martin: “There will be people coming to this kicking and screaming in terms of saying ‘your sector has to do this; your sector has to do that’.” Photograph: Jason Clarke Taoiseach Micheál Martin: “There will be people coming to this kicking and screaming in terms of saying ‘your sector has to do this; your sector has to do that’.” Photograph: Jason Clarke](/polopoly_fs/1.4877026.1652386521!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 12, 2022, 21:16
Climate change calls for ‘relentless focus’ and ‘shared acceptance’, says Taoiseach
![The most likely locations that will be affected by coastal flooding in Dublin’s central area close to the Liffey and at the estuary. Image: Cervest The most likely locations that will be affected by coastal flooding in Dublin’s central area close to the Liffey and at the estuary. Image: Cervest](/polopoly_fs/1.4876707.1652359691!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 12, 2022, 12:09
Damaged areas would be concentrated in an area around the mouth of the river Liffey
![Felled mature hardwood trees including oak, ash, whithorn, holly and crab apple were destroyed along with 1,200m of hedgerow vegetation at Ballickmoyler, Co Laois, in May 2021. Photograph: National Parks & Wildlife Service Felled mature hardwood trees including oak, ash, whithorn, holly and crab apple were destroyed along with 1,200m of hedgerow vegetation at Ballickmoyler, Co Laois, in May 2021. Photograph: National Parks & Wildlife Service](/polopoly_fs/1.4875941.1652296222!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Circuit Court
- May 12, 2022, 01:00
Landowner pleads guilty to five Wildlife Act offences at Ballickmoyler, Co Laois
![Solar PV is expected to account for 60 per cent of global renewable power growth in 2022, followed by wind and hydropower. Photograph: iStock Solar PV is expected to account for 60 per cent of global renewable power growth in 2022, followed by wind and hydropower. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4875855.1652288647!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 11, 2022, 18:04
Further growth expected in 2022 as governments seek to secure climate benefits
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- Health
- May 10, 2022, 23:30
Drinker’s sex and brewing method may be key to downside in drinking popular stimulant
![Plans to retrofit 500,000 homes under the national retrofit plan by 2030 provided the basis for construction companies to chart career paths for workers. Photograph: iStock Plans to retrofit 500,000 homes under the national retrofit plan by 2030 provided the basis for construction companies to chart career paths for workers. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4874767.1652193834!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 10, 2022, 15:44
‘Clear challenge’ in sector to recruit and retain staff, Oireachtas Committee hears
![Exceeding 1.5 degrees could offer taste of impacts and more extreme weather events to come. Photograph: iStock Exceeding 1.5 degrees could offer taste of impacts and more extreme weather events to come. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4874623.1652194172!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 10, 2022, 09:46
WMO warns of dangers linked to breaching long-term target set by Paris Agreement
![President Michael D. Higgins pictured at the DCU Centre for Climate and Society inaugural conference at which he delivered a significant keynote address about Ireland's response to climate change. Pic Kyran O'Brien DCU President Michael D. Higgins pictured at the DCU Centre for Climate and Society inaugural conference at which he delivered a significant keynote address about Ireland's response to climate change. Pic Kyran O'Brien DCU](/polopoly_fs/1.4870415.1651773807!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 5, 2022, 16:08
President voices concern about control of public discourse by multi-billionaire
![Looking across Lower Lake to Tomies Wood, Killarney. Photograph: National Parks & Wildlife Service/Paudie O’Leary Looking across Lower Lake to Tomies Wood, Killarney. Photograph: National Parks & Wildlife Service/Paudie O’Leary](/polopoly_fs/1.4869519.1651686505!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 4, 2022, 18:48
Critical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’
![Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan said the new strategy would amount to a ‘transformation’ of the NPWS. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan said the new strategy would amount to a ‘transformation’ of the NPWS. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4868734.1651615498!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- May 3, 2022, 21:38
Additional funding will be used to overhaul organisation and appoint extra staff
![Elevated rates of sea-level rise have been recorded in Dublin Bay. Photograph: iStock Elevated rates of sea-level rise have been recorded in Dublin Bay. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4864349.1651157714!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 28, 2022, 14:10
Analysis of Dublin Bay over eight decades confirms sea-level rise faster than expected
![Unfortunately it always seems that the threat to Planet Earth arising from global overheating – though it poses an existential risk – is never the immediate emergency to be dealt with Unfortunately it always seems that the threat to Planet Earth arising from global overheating – though it poses an existential risk – is never the immediate emergency to be dealt with](/polopoly_fs/1.4847335.1649346672!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Sustainable Ireland
- April 28, 2022, 00:00
If the world is to have any chance of avoiding the ravages of climate disruption the most effective action is weaning off fossil f(...)
![A graphic representation of five-storey buildings proposed for the southern end of the Dundrum site. Image: Hammerson A graphic representation of five-storey buildings proposed for the southern end of the Dundrum site. Image: Hammerson](/polopoly_fs/1.4863679.1651094410!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 27, 2022, 22:20
Community group to object to development being fast-tracked through An Bord Pleanála
![Costs associated with installing solar panels have come down through availability of generous SEAI grants Costs associated with installing solar panels have come down through availability of generous SEAI grants](/polopoly_fs/1.4851899.1649865946!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Sustainable Ireland
- April 27, 2022, 00:00
Solar power set to fuel democratisation of energy
![‘Given our location at the Atlantic edge of the EU and with a sea area seven times that of our landmass, Ireland has very promising green hydrogen and offshore renewable energy potential’ ‘Given our location at the Atlantic edge of the EU and with a sea area seven times that of our landmass, Ireland has very promising green hydrogen and offshore renewable energy potential’](/polopoly_fs/1.4853088.1649974605!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 14, 2022, 20:03
Taoiseach says accelerating scale-up of offshore wind projects would help Ireland address climate change
![Ireland could share its abundant supply of offshore wind energy with the rest of the Europe, European commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire Ireland could share its abundant supply of offshore wind energy with the rest of the Europe, European commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4852940.1649974097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 14, 2022, 17:32
European commissioner Mairead McGuinness tells Irish wind energy event ‘nothing is off the table’
![Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder affecting about 1 per cent of the population and 50 million people worldwide. Photograph: iStock Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder affecting about 1 per cent of the population and 50 million people worldwide. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4852622.1649923699!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 14, 2022, 10:00
The breakthrough was led by researchers in Trinity College Dublin
![The NESF endorses the speeding up of the introduction of ‘indigenous renewable energy systems’. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA The NESF endorses the speeding up of the introduction of ‘indigenous renewable energy systems’. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPA](/polopoly_fs/1.4852067.1649923000!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 14, 2022, 06:00
National energy security framework puts key focus on enhancing affordability
![Wind turbines off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark. Ireland could have the ability to generate 10 times its current electricity output from offshore turbines. Photograph: Getty Images/EyeEm Wind turbines off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark. Ireland could have the ability to generate 10 times its current electricity output from offshore turbines. Photograph: Getty Images/EyeEm](/polopoly_fs/1.4851928.1649868785!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 13, 2022, 20:00
Key target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardy
![Mary Lou McDonald said “the Government has created real barriers to the development of our wind energy infrastructure”. Photograph: iStock Mary Lou McDonald said “the Government has created real barriers to the development of our wind energy infrastructure”. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4851881.1649864491!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 13, 2022, 16:41
Planning bottlenecks delaying infrastructure rollout, WEI conference told
![Lapwing declined by 64 per cent since the mid-1990s. Photograph: iStock Lapwing declined by 64 per cent since the mid-1990s. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4851743.1649853595!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 13, 2022, 13:40
BirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in number
![Participants in the climate justice caravan walk, which left Ennis, Co Clare, on Saturday and is due in Tarbert, Co Kerry, on Monday April 18th. Participants in the climate justice caravan walk, which left Ennis, Co Clare, on Saturday and is due in Tarbert, Co Kerry, on Monday April 18th.](/polopoly_fs/1.4850008.1649704515!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 11, 2022, 15:38
Climate justice caravan on nine-day hike to emphasise ecosystems and people reliant on them
![Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan (left) at the site of a fire in Wicklow Mountains National Park last year. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan (left) at the site of a fire in Wicklow Mountains National Park last year. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4849371.1649605728!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 11, 2022, 00:01
Minister says increased resources to be allocated to arrest species and habitat loss
![A worsening water quality crisis was leading to loss of nature, swimming bans, and drinking-water contamination, an Oireachtas committee has heard. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times A worsening water quality crisis was leading to loss of nature, swimming bans, and drinking-water contamination, an Oireachtas committee has heard. File photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4847571.1649368435!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 7, 2022, 22:53
Water quality crisis is leading to loss of nature and contamination, An Taisce says
![Legally-binding climate pollution targets have now been set... which apply an overall limit on the amount of carbon that can be expended in the economy over the next decade. Photograph: iStock Legally-binding climate pollution targets have now been set... which apply an overall limit on the amount of carbon that can be expended in the economy over the next decade. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4847498.1649359515!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 7, 2022, 20:37
Sectoral ceilings mean good performers and laggards soon become obvious
![An illustration of an active neurone. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto An illustration of an active neurone. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto](/polopoly_fs/1.4846448.1649270268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- April 6, 2022, 19:37
Researchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptoms
![Prof Emma Flynn, pro-vice-chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast and Prof Orla Feely, UCD vice-president for research, innovation and impact, UCD at the signing of an agreement in Belfast to scale up joint research. Prof Emma Flynn, pro-vice-chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast and Prof Orla Feely, UCD vice-president for research, innovation and impact, UCD at the signing of an agreement in Belfast to scale up joint research.](/polopoly_fs/1.4846184.1649256312!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Education
- April 6, 2022, 15:45
Move is to enhance co-operation in research and innovation ‘in areas of mutual strength’
![Chair of the Elders Mary Robinson said the carbon tax had to be maintained because it was ringfenced for climate actions. Photograph: iStock Chair of the Elders Mary Robinson said the carbon tax had to be maintained because it was ringfenced for climate actions. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4845459.1649232988!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- April 5, 2022, 19:25
Climate Council chair does not favour holding off carbon tax increases later this month
![A fire set by farmers for deforestation in the Amazon jungle near Caqueta, Colombia in February 2021. Photograph: Federico Rios/New York Times A fire set by farmers for deforestation in the Amazon jungle near Caqueta, Colombia in February 2021. Photograph: Federico Rios/New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4844559.1649112176!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 5, 2022, 01:00
Soaring energy costs may prompt governments to park efforts to reduce CO2 emissions
![Without immediate and deep carbon emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees ‘is beyond reach’. Photograph: Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via Getty Without immediate and deep carbon emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees ‘is beyond reach’. Photograph: Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4844514.1649097883!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 4, 2022, 19:45
Report backs massive rollout of renewable energy, especially in wind and solar form
![The latest report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the world is at a crossroads. ‘Decisions we make now can secure a liveable future.’ Photograph: AFP via Getty Images The latest report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the world is at a crossroads. ‘Decisions we make now can secure a liveable future.’ Photograph: AFP via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4844224.1649103894!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 4, 2022, 16:00
Irish climatologist says report gives countries ‘an F or E minus’ in terms of performance
![The UN report will also examine the key role of trees in capturing carbon. Photograph: Eric Luke The UN report will also examine the key role of trees in capturing carbon. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.4843489.1649053037!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 3, 2022, 18:00
IPCC to examine options on removing carbon from atmosphere for first time
![The increase in emissions amounted to 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent and was largely due to increased carbon intensity of Ireland’s electricity production last year. Photograph: iStock The increase in emissions amounted to 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent and was largely due to increased carbon intensity of Ireland’s electricity production last year. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4843376.1648981135!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- April 3, 2022, 11:19
Biggest rise in electricity sector due to higher demand, less wind power and more coal use
![People take part in a demonstration against the dismissal of P&O workers at the Port of Liverpool. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire People take part in a demonstration against the dismissal of P&O workers at the Port of Liverpool. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4841595.1648758063!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- April 1, 2022, 04:00
Department of Transport considering British measures in response to P&O mass sacking
![Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan with exhibitor George Graham of Hyundai Cars at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday. Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan with exhibitor George Graham of Hyundai Cars at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS on Thursday.](/polopoly_fs/1.4841613.1648764634!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 31, 2022, 23:10
Environmentally positive changes can help families counter rising prices, says Minister
![The LNG Aquarius liquefied natural gas tanker offshore in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photograph: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg The LNG Aquarius liquefied natural gas tanker offshore in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photograph: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4839609.1648587893!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 30, 2022, 01:00
Not enough safeguards in place, CRU chairperson tells Oireachtas climate committee
![The move is necessary if Ireland is to meet demanding agricultural emission reduction targets for 2030, entrepreneur Michael Earls told Oireachtas committee. Photograph: iStock The move is necessary if Ireland is to meet demanding agricultural emission reduction targets for 2030, entrepreneur Michael Earls told Oireachtas committee. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4835302.1648158209!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 24, 2022, 16:37
Range of options on reducing agriculture emissions to be brought to Cabinet
![‘This is the real opportunity for our country to switch away from fossil fuels and put it up to Putin,’ said Eamon Ryan. Photograph: David O’Brien ‘This is the real opportunity for our country to switch away from fossil fuels and put it up to Putin,’ said Eamon Ryan. Photograph: David O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4832634.1647897066!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 21, 2022, 21:11
Planned facilities in Irish Sea and one off west coast would cut fossil fuel dependency
![The system is a complex interaction between the ocean and atmosphere above it, which modulates Earth’s climate by absorbing, releasing and transporting heat all over the planet. The system is a complex interaction between the ocean and atmosphere above it, which modulates Earth’s climate by absorbing, releasing and transporting heat all over the planet.](/polopoly_fs/1.4832601.1647894429!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 21, 2022, 20:27
Forecasters teaming up with Irish Centre for High-End Computing for investigation
![Eamon Ryan said that during Covid the Government had worked with the low-cost airline, notably on humanitarian missions to get people home. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Eamon Ryan said that during Covid the Government had worked with the low-cost airline, notably on humanitarian missions to get people home. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4832592.1647894196!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Europe
- March 21, 2022, 20:23
Ryan says he is confident Ryanair will be helpful on issue if intervention required
![Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan (left) speaks to senior geologist Eoin MacCraith of the Geological Survey of Ireland on board a GSI vessel, the RV Mallet, in Dún Laoghaire Harbour on Monday. Photograph: Kevin O’Sullivan Minister for Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan (left) speaks to senior geologist Eoin MacCraith of the Geological Survey of Ireland on board a GSI vessel, the RV Mallet, in Dún Laoghaire Harbour on Monday. Photograph: Kevin O’Sullivan](/polopoly_fs/1.4832452.1647886222!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 21, 2022, 17:31
New rules to bring Ireland closer to energy independence and provide certainty for developers
![There is a strong indication Irish people want to change their carbon-polluting ways. Illustration: Fuchsia MacAree There is a strong indication Irish people want to change their carbon-polluting ways. Illustration: Fuchsia MacAree](/polopoly_fs/1.4829721.1647532709!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 19, 2022, 06:00
If you want to make a real difference, adopt a plant-based diet and don’t buy a new car
![Potential jurors do not have to have a science or medical background, or know anything about genomics. File photograph: Getty Potential jurors do not have to have a science or medical background, or know anything about genomics. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4830622.1647631662!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 18, 2022, 19:28
Group of 25 people sought to consider how should genetics be applied and regulated
![In 2021, the World Health Organisation urged countries to tackle dirty air to save millions of lives worldwide. Photograph: iStock In 2021, the World Health Organisation urged countries to tackle dirty air to save millions of lives worldwide. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4827636.1647358618!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 15, 2022, 22:31
Study adds weight to case for urgent action on air pollution, say experts
![The research provides further evidence of the health threat from sources such as vehicle exhausts. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times The research provides further evidence of the health threat from sources such as vehicle exhausts. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw for The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4827585.1647356177!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- March 15, 2022, 22:30
Particulate matter may lead to increased instances of rheumatoid arthritis and IBD
![UK prime minster Boris Johnson believes the West should be given ‘a climate change pass’ to wean off Russian gas supplies. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images UK prime minster Boris Johnson believes the West should be given ‘a climate change pass’ to wean off Russian gas supplies. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4824484.1647014438!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- March 12, 2022, 06:00
Rising fuel prices amid Ukraine invasion have triggered calls for derogation on gas
![The north Atlantic jet stream is moving northwards and increasing in speed. That is an added complication The north Atlantic jet stream is moving northwards and increasing in speed. That is an added complication](/polopoly_fs/1.4812695.1646999983!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 12, 2022, 06:00
Ireland is increasingly vulnerable to winter storms with worse flooding
![Only 7.5% of the Irish agricultural area is devoted to crop production. File photograph: Getty Only 7.5% of the Irish agricultural area is devoted to crop production. File photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4824598.1647029968!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- March 11, 2022, 17:48
Officials to draw up a plan over the weekend on how to grow more crops in coming season
![The US-owned New Fortress Energy plans to build an LNG terminal and gas-fired power station at Ballylongford, Co Kerry. Photograph: iStock The US-owned New Fortress Energy plans to build an LNG terminal and gas-fired power station at Ballylongford, Co Kerry. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4820777.1646680097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 7, 2022, 19:10
Decision pushed back to September due to complexity of project, An Bord Pleanála says
![The Amazon is critical to the future of the planet, storing some 90 billion tonnes of CO2 in its trees and soil. Photograph: Victor Moriyama/The New York Times The Amazon is critical to the future of the planet, storing some 90 billion tonnes of CO2 in its trees and soil. Photograph: Victor Moriyama/The New York Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4820426.1646658671!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 7, 2022, 16:00
Evidence shows accelerating ‘resilience loss’ in over 75% of its area since the early 2000s
![Working on a farm in Senegal where farming practices have been adapted to take climate change into account. Photograph: Photograph: Seyllou/AFP Working on a farm in Senegal where farming practices have been adapted to take climate change into account. Photograph: Photograph: Seyllou/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.4819853.1646592609!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Business
- March 7, 2022, 05:00
Government grants of up to €300,000 for Irish companies working on climate action
![Installation of subsidised recharge points in houses is seen in wealthy neighbourhoods, “leaving low-income and other marginalised groups behind towards the transition to an EV future”. Installation of subsidised recharge points in houses is seen in wealthy neighbourhoods, “leaving low-income and other marginalised groups behind towards the transition to an EV future”.](/polopoly_fs/1.4817839.1646339232!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 4, 2022, 01:00
Subsidised recharge points found more in richer neighbourhoods
![The second largest shark or fish in the world, basking sharks can often can be seen in shallow coastal locations close to human activities. The second largest shark or fish in the world, basking sharks can often can be seen in shallow coastal locations close to human activities.](/polopoly_fs/1.4817819.1646337732!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 3, 2022, 20:02
Move to be supported by new code of conduct to support sustainable wildlife tourism
![A total of 41 EPA inspections were on waste sites with the focus on improving fire risk management. Photograph: iStock A total of 41 EPA inspections were on waste sites with the focus on improving fire risk management. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4817629.1646322139!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 3, 2022, 15:42
Licensed plants ‘must improve if Ireland is to support its green image of sustainable food and drink production’
![Paul Kelly of Fáilte Ireland and Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin: The Brú na Bóinne site will support 266 additional jobs and generate €1.6 million in additional tourism revenue over five years. Photograph: Julien Behal Paul Kelly of Fáilte Ireland and Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin: The Brú na Bóinne site will support 266 additional jobs and generate €1.6 million in additional tourism revenue over five years. Photograph: Julien Behal](/polopoly_fs/1.4817550.1646321563!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 3, 2022, 14:34
Brú na Bóinne Unesco heritage site features megalithic art and digital exhibition
![Politicians were told that far more resources are needed in An Bord Pleanála and other bodies such as the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg Politicians were told that far more resources are needed in An Bord Pleanála and other bodies such as the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4815700.1646214375!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- March 1, 2022, 21:59
Targets will be unobtainable if system is not refined says head of Wind Energy Ireland
![A Pipistrelle bat entangled in a False Widow Spider’s web. Photograph: Ben Waddams A Pipistrelle bat entangled in a False Widow Spider’s web. Photograph: Ben Waddams](/polopoly_fs/1.4815181.1646139846!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Science
- March 1, 2022, 13:04
First time for any species of false widow spider to be recorded preying on mammals
![Irrigation under way on newly cleared land at Husingo, Tana River, Kenya. Irrigation under way on newly cleared land at Husingo, Tana River, Kenya.](/polopoly_fs/1.4815117.1646131644!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- March 1, 2022, 10:47
Climate crisis prompts new approach in Kenya with hope local populations can build resilience
![More than three billion people are living in countries highly vulnerable to climate change, the IPCC report stated. Photograph: Jason O’Brien/AAP Image via AP More than three billion people are living in countries highly vulnerable to climate change, the IPCC report stated. Photograph: Jason O’Brien/AAP Image via AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4814534.1646075789!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 28, 2022, 19:17
Calls for urgent action and ‘adaptation solutions’ welcomed by groups
![It is understandable that people might point to current high fossil fuel prices and ask if they are likely to derail climate action. Photograph: iStock It is understandable that people might point to current high fossil fuel prices and ask if they are likely to derail climate action. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4814155.1646052185!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 28, 2022, 12:42
IPCC report indicates the world is running out of time and options on climate change
![Climate change is a global challenge that requires local solutions, a new report underlines. Photograph: John Giles/PA Wire Climate change is a global challenge that requires local solutions, a new report underlines. Photograph: John Giles/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.4814055.1646041561!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 28, 2022, 10:55
Delayed global action will mean missing ‘rapidly closing window’ to secure future
![Children bathe next to a destroyed house in Haulover, some 41km south of Bilwi, in the Northern Caribbean Autonomous Region, Nicaragua, days after the passage of Hurricane Iota. Photograph: Inti Ocon/AFP via Getty Children bathe next to a destroyed house in Haulover, some 41km south of Bilwi, in the Northern Caribbean Autonomous Region, Nicaragua, days after the passage of Hurricane Iota. Photograph: Inti Ocon/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4813495.1645990767!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 27, 2022, 17:29
UN climate report likely to paint grim vision, with danger of ‘tipping points’ in prospect
![How high will defences have to be to protect lives and property along Ireland’s coasts? Above, sea crashes through the shelter in Clontarf in January 2020. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill How high will defences have to be to protect lives and property along Ireland’s coasts? Above, sea crashes through the shelter in Clontarf in January 2020. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4812097.1645884580!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 26, 2022, 02:59
World scientists will declare on Monday scale of work needed globally to live with climate change – not to stop it
![Tillage farmer Walter Furlong jnr of Cooney Furlong Grain, Co Wexford, and Gráinne Wafer, Guinness global brand director, Diageo Ireland, with cover crops grown using regenerative agriculture Tillage farmer Walter Furlong jnr of Cooney Furlong Grain, Co Wexford, and Gráinne Wafer, Guinness global brand director, Diageo Ireland, with cover crops grown using regenerative agriculture](/polopoly_fs/1.4810426.1645650290!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 24, 2022, 06:00
Pilot project emphasises soil health and enhancing carbon sequestration potential
![Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70 per cent greater than reported levels, IEA says Global methane emissions from the energy sector are about 70 per cent greater than reported levels, IEA says](/polopoly_fs/1.4809880.1645641451!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- February 23, 2022, 09:31
Leaks from fossil fuel operations in 2021 equal all the gas used in Europe’s power sector
![Firefighting in Laguna Beach, California, recently. Photograph: Ringo HW Chiu/AP Photo Firefighting in Laguna Beach, California, recently. Photograph: Ringo HW Chiu/AP Photo](/polopoly_fs/1.4809411.1645556546!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 23, 2022, 06:00
Governments urged to invest more heavily in prevention and preparedness
![The North Atlantic jet stream pictured directly over Ireland this week. The North Atlantic jet stream pictured directly over Ireland this week.](/polopoly_fs/1.4809299.1645548731!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 22, 2022, 16:54
More extremes may be coming our way from the Atlantic as a result of global warming
![The jet stream over the North Atlantic The jet stream over the North Atlantic](/polopoly_fs/1.4809024.1645529995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 22, 2022, 11:00
Jet stream moving northwards at increasing speed, says analysis by Maynooth university
![E.coli. Photograph: Getty E.coli. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4808420.1645469875!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 21, 2022, 23:55
More than a quarter of small private supplies were not monitored by local authorities
![Early results from Teagasc’s farm-carbon hedgerow project show 600,000 tonnes of carbon were stored by Irish hedgerows, Dr Alan Moore told the committee. Early results from Teagasc’s farm-carbon hedgerow project show 600,000 tonnes of carbon were stored by Irish hedgerows, Dr Alan Moore told the committee.](/polopoly_fs/1.4798150.1644483139!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 9, 2022, 21:35
Oireachtas committee hears 6,000km of hedgerows being removed every year
![Some 17,000 workers are needed to enable 75,000 houses to be retrofitted between 2026 and 2030 – when a housing crisis needs unrelenting attention. Photograph: iStock Some 17,000 workers are needed to enable 75,000 houses to be retrofitted between 2026 and 2030 – when a housing crisis needs unrelenting attention. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4797312.1644357234!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 9, 2022, 01:00
Analysis: Increasing energy efficiency of Irish homes critical to meeting climate targets
![Energy analyst Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir said it was critical that Irish climate action was scaled up rapidly by including ‘ambitious retrofitting as part of a suite of things’. Photograph: iStock Energy analyst Prof Brian Ó Gallachóir said it was critical that Irish climate action was scaled up rapidly by including ‘ambitious retrofitting as part of a suite of things’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4797290.1644354431!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 8, 2022, 21:08
Construction sector will welcome plan as it provides clarity and certainty, director says
![Davin Larkin and Niki Byrne bought a typical rural bungalow outside Oughterard in Co Galway and successfully completed a deep retrofit Davin Larkin and Niki Byrne bought a typical rural bungalow outside Oughterard in Co Galway and successfully completed a deep retrofit](/polopoly_fs/1.4797136.1644341577!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 8, 2022, 17:34
Two couples discuss the trials and tribulations – and rewards – of retrofitting their homes
![A 65,000 tonne cargo of West African Bauxite arriving at the Aughinish Alumina Marine Terminal on the Shannon Estuary in Co. Limerick. Photograph: Liam Burke Press 22 A 65,000 tonne cargo of West African Bauxite arriving at the Aughinish Alumina Marine Terminal on the Shannon Estuary in Co. Limerick. Photograph: Liam Burke Press 22](/polopoly_fs/1.4796303.1644268826!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 7, 2022, 21:20
Groups claim larger bauxite operation would pose risk to Shannon estuary, health of locals
![The survey by Compliance Institute sought to gain an insight into steps taken and planned within Irish workplaces towards becoming more eco-friendly. Photograph: Getty The survey by Compliance Institute sought to gain an insight into steps taken and planned within Irish workplaces towards becoming more eco-friendly. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4795229.1644175553!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- February 7, 2022, 05:25
Compliance survey shows strong commitment to net zero in financial services sector
![Wind power generation provided 4.5 gigawatts to the national grid over the weekend. Photograph: Getty Images Wind power generation provided 4.5 gigawatts to the national grid over the weekend. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4795200.1644166606!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- February 6, 2022, 16:56
More than 85% of Irish electricity demand covered by wind power at one point
![Minister for the Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan says the Irish position should be seen in the context of having set an ambitious target of up to 80 per cent of electricity consumption coming from renewable sources by 2030. Photograph: Alan Betson Minister for the Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan says the Irish position should be seen in the context of having set an ambitious target of up to 80 per cent of electricity consumption coming from renewable sources by 2030. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4794037.1643999274!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- February 5, 2022, 05:06
Green leader predicts guidelines will be difficult to get through European Parliament
![Prof Seamus O’Reilly and Dr Tracey O’Donovan working in UCC on a new treatment offerring hope for people with oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers. Photograph: Darragh Kane Prof Seamus O’Reilly and Dr Tracey O’Donovan working in UCC on a new treatment offerring hope for people with oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers. Photograph: Darragh Kane](/polopoly_fs/1.4793754.1643979047!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- February 4, 2022, 12:50
Unlocking why cancer cells are resistant to chemotherapy leads to new lithium treatment
![Nine stations had significant spells of no rain, the longest of which was at the Phoenix Park and Casement Aerodrome in Co Kildare; lasting 23 days. Photograph: iStock Nine stations had significant spells of no rain, the longest of which was at the Phoenix Park and Casement Aerodrome in Co Kildare; lasting 23 days. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4792223.1643878561!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 2, 2022, 22:38
Dublin Airport records driest January since 1997 with just 14.6mm of rain
![Coastwatch director Karin Dubsky suggested seagrasses should be subject to a ‘flora protection order’. Photograph: iStock Coastwatch director Karin Dubsky suggested seagrasses should be subject to a ‘flora protection order’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4792094.1643883148!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 2, 2022, 19:24
Minister welcomes move to convene Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity later this year
![Restored peatlands in Drinagh East, Co Offaly. Photograph courtesy of Bord na Móna Restored peatlands in Drinagh East, Co Offaly. Photograph courtesy of Bord na Móna](/polopoly_fs/1.4791339.1643982315!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 2, 2022, 00:05
Bord na Móna confirms another 5,200 hectares of peatlands have been restored
![The Ballybunion Buoy is unhooked from a crane in Dún Laoghaire, ready to be towed to Irish Lights ship ILV Granuaile. The Ballybunion Buoy is unhooked from a crane in Dún Laoghaire, ready to be towed to Irish Lights ship ILV Granuaile.](/polopoly_fs/1.4791066.1643733703!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- February 1, 2022, 16:27
Move comes in response to heightened risk of storm surges exacerbated by climate change
![Molu Elema, who is 56, with his camels near North Horr in Marsabit, Kenya. Photograph: Ed Ram/Concern Worldwide Molu Elema, who is 56, with his camels near North Horr in Marsabit, Kenya. Photograph: Ed Ram/Concern Worldwide](/polopoly_fs/1.4789238.1643561177!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Africa
- January 30, 2022, 17:00
Many areas have seen little or no rainfall since 2020, says Concern Worldwide
![Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan: top priority is ‘to restore heritage funding’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Minister of State for Heritage Malcolm Noonan: top priority is ‘to restore heritage funding’. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4787298.1643360812!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- January 28, 2022, 01:00
Consultants’ report critical of how service operates to be published within weeks
![Beautiful birds in Southeast Asia known as ‘supertramps’ are providing unique insights into how evolution is linked to flight ability and competition Beautiful birds in Southeast Asia known as ‘supertramps’ are providing unique insights into how evolution is linked to flight ability and competition](/polopoly_fs/1.4787348.1643306148!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- January 27, 2022, 17:59
TCD scientists use genomics to explain decades-old mystery of biogeography
![Cocoa-farming communities in Africa face major challenges including widespread rural poverty, increasing climate risks and lack of access to financial services and basic infrastructure like water, healthcare and education. Cocoa-farming communities in Africa face major challenges including widespread rural poverty, increasing climate risks and lack of access to financial services and basic infrastructure like water, healthcare and education.](/polopoly_fs/1.4786429.1643236615!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- January 27, 2022, 07:02
Investment aims to enhance ethical credentials of food giant’s chocolate business
![The non-invasive indicator developed by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast which indicates if a wound is becoming infected by changing colour. The non-invasive indicator developed by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast which indicates if a wound is becoming infected by changing colour.](/polopoly_fs/1.4786592.1643236201!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- January 27, 2022, 00:01
Non-invasive indicator does not make contact with wound but sniffs the air above it
![In the study of women, the most commonly reported post-vaccination change was a heavier than normal period. Photograph: Carlos Junior In the study of women, the most commonly reported post-vaccination change was a heavier than normal period. Photograph: Carlos Junior](/polopoly_fs/1.4786509.1643227335!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- January 26, 2022, 23:30
Evidence suggests any alterations to women’s cycles ‘short-lived and small’
![Women were found to be most concerned and most likely to change behaviour, though there was no differences on level of knowledge based on gender or age. Photograph: iStock Women were found to be most concerned and most likely to change behaviour, though there was no differences on level of knowledge based on gender or age. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4786061.1643182333!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Environment
- January 26, 2022, 07:33
Behavioural science can deliver beyond ‘nudges’ in right direction
![A growing body of evidence implicates the gut microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes inhabiting the digestive tract – in Covid-19’s severity. A growing body of evidence implicates the gut microbiome – the trillions of bacteria, fungi and other microbes inhabiting the digestive tract – in Covid-19’s severity.](/polopoly_fs/1.4785450.1643195664!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health
- January 25, 2022, 23:30
‘Unfriendly’ bacteria species associated with poor performance on six-minute walk test