Ireland needs ‘future generations tsar’ to enable long-term thinking, say 70 groups
Legislation is back on the Dáil agenda to support government decision-making in the interests of future generations
Sustainability
We need to talk about AI’s staggering ecological impact
A ChatGPT query is estimated to consume about five times more electricity than a simple web search
There’s a feminist argument against a writer spending time cooking and sewing, but it pleases me
My make-do-and-mend habit is not about saving money, the planet or achieving independence from consumerism
Calling all ladybird spotters: help fill in the picture on these charismatic little bugs
Data on the species in the Republic is spotty, but that’s about to change
Ireland’s Greenest Places 2025 competition: 40 shades of green initiatives
From urban community gardens and ambitious rural tree-planting to sustainability initiatives involving whole towns, the chase is on for this year’s bragging rights
Clothing most reused item in 2024, CSO data reveals
Over a third of Irish households purchased clothing from a second-hand shop in 2024.
Global warming of 1.5 degrees doesn’t sound extreme but effects can be chilling
Lesson of history is that even minor changes in temperature can make significant differences to the climate and our lifestyles
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
How the Dingle Peninsula is modelling a new way for rural Ireland to thrive
Kerry community is embracing innovation with mix of local energy projects, nature-positive farming and sustainable tourism
Should we buy a home with a better Ber, or look for something cheaper and retrofit?
Property Clinic: We’ve looked at houses with a range of energy ratings but aren’t sure what is the best value
Ticks in Ireland: Lyme disease-carrying insects are coming for us and they’re likely to hang around longer too
Global heating has extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other health problems
Like him or loathe all he stands for, there’s no denying King Charles is a climate visionary
The British monarch was ridiculed by the tabloid press in the ’80s for converting his farm to organic methods when that was considered cultish. Now he looks prophetic
Is it right to buy deodorants in single-use containers forever?
Refillable, plastic-free deodorants with natural ingredients are gaining fans
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Transforming and personalising old furniture: ‘If things go wrong, it can be easily rectified’
At a workshop run by Marianne Heaphy, aka the Revamp Tramp, in Waterford, the mood is lighthearted but there is a quiet industriousness at the heart of it
What exactly is in our bins? A new survey hopes to find out
Our overall recycling rate isn’t improving, because our packaging consumption is growing
World on verge of ratifying key treaty to protect oceans
Failure to significantly scale up protection of oceans from deep sea mining and sea beds from 'bottom trawling' was widely criticised
Why scheduling quiet time every day is good for your health
Prolonged exposure to noise pollution can affect your heart and brain function, disturb your sleep and cause severe annoyance
What can Irish aviation learn from the carbon-reducing experience of New Zealand?
Christchurch Airport in New Zealand is at the cutting edge of cutting emissions
Dublin-based start-up Chemishield to create 50 jobs as firm eyes expansion into North America
Company has also announced that Malcolm Bell, chief executive of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, has invested in the business
DJ Annie Mac is boarding the UK slow-travel movement to save the planet and Ireland should follow suit
Replacing car journeys with the train has clear benefits, but it must be convenient to win over the masses
US company behind Ireland’s first fully electric plane flight says Shannon crucial for future operations
Beta Technologies’ electric Alia CTOL to conduct flights in Europe before final delivery in Norway
Cooking a whole chicken in an airfryer? It might save you money
Researchers have found that the device often uses less than half the electricity of an oven
It’s time to stop hoarding old smartphones and laptops
Frugality and waste avoidance are the overwhelming drivers for people to store unused electrical equipment. But it can be put to better use
What are Ireland’s Greenest Places in 2025? Share the places you feel are contributing to a better environment
We are asking readers to nominate the places across Ireland they believe deserve to be acknowledged
Disrupting the building materials market with a sustainable alternative to concrete
New Innovator: SlateRete takes unwanted slate waste and repurposes it
Bathroom upgrades: How to boost energy efficiency without sacrificing style
Paul O’Neill of Sonas Bathrooms on how to conserve water and cut down on energy costs
Novel scheme where householders get rewarded for basically not doing things
An ESB Networks campaign is offering gifts to people who ‘shift’ their energy use
Sustainably produced, quality Aussie wines at a great price
Wines for the Weekend: Yalumba has an enviable reputation for good sustainably produced, organic wines
I decided to buy almost nothing in 2025. Here’s how it is going
In the local freecycle and swapping groups, anything goes – and the audacity of some of the posts are breathtaking
Irish green tech company MyGug targeting European expansion
Presence in education sector will help develop a pathway direct to consumers, company believes
How does retrofitting your house pay off?
You don’t have to sell your house to feel the benefits of retrofitting, but if you do, it should achieve a significantly higher value
‘In time, society will view disposable coffee cups much like we now view plastic bags’
An ambitious project in Malahide and Rush will aim to make the blight of single-use coffee cups a thing of the past
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