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Cooking, Food waste, Composting at Home
How Ireland can stop wasting a million meals a day
Consumer Interests: Ireland's food waste pile is not decreasing and this impacts household finances, food supply and the environment, writes John Hearne

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Ireland generates 750,000 tonnes of food waste in a year
Ireland generates 750,000 tonnes of food waste in a year
A report by MyWaste.ie, found food waste generates between 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore, preventing and reducing food waste has 'both environmental and financial benefits'

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
Irish Examiner view: Real action must follow recognition
It is difficult to be optimistic about Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s bold, if belated, step of officially recognising the state of Palestine, but it does represent a glimmer of hope

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Autumn weather November 2nd 2023
EPA: Ireland must build climate resilience into the way it manages bathing waters
Environment watchdog reveals the number of water pollution incidents rose by a third in 2023 due in part to extreme weather events

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Boosting EV ownership the easiest option in the Government's charge on climate change
Boosting EV ownership the easiest option in the Government's charge on climate change
Transport accounts for 19% of Ireland’s carbon emissions. Wouldn’t it be simpler to buy an electric car than convince a farmer to cull his herd or persuade holidaymakers to take fewer flights

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Cork firms among Irish companies with 'poorest environmental performance'
Cork firms among Irish companies with 'poorest environmental performance'
The Environmental Protection Agency identified 11 sites — most of which are in Munster — as national priority sites for enforcement in 2023, most in the food and drink sector, and waste sector

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

"Climate change" headline in flaming newspaper
More than a third of Irish people believe natural occurrences contribute to climate change
Support for policies such as higher taxes on petrol or diesel cars and bans on peat, coal and oil for home heating has fallen, Environmental Protection Agency research shows

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

UCC to receive €3.7m funding for projects aimed at tackling climate change
UCC to receive €3.7m funding for projects aimed at tackling climate change
Environmental Protection Agency to fund 33 research projects, eight of which are being led by UCC

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

CRU asked to investigate dirty water in Cork as customers complain of damaged appliances
CRU asked to investigate dirty water in Cork as customers complain of damaged appliances
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has been asked to investigate Cork’s persistent dirty water problem and defend the rights of consumers who have had to repair or replace damaged domestic appliances like washing machines and showers.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2024

High Court dismisses challenge to Limerick plant over chicken manure concerns
High Court dismisses challenge to Limerick plant over chicken manure concerns
The High Court has dismissed a challenge brought over the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to grant an industrial Emissions Licence to a chicken rearing plant in Co Limerick.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Cork Harbour clean up operations expanded after Whitegate oil refinery leak
Cork Harbour clean up operations expanded after Whitegate oil refinery leak
Oil absorbent booms have also been deployed onto the water next to the site to prevent further release from the marsh area into the bay

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Ireland's action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions 'insufficient', report finds
Ireland's action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions 'insufficient', report finds
Climate Change Assessment Report warns the country remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels and has made 'limited progress' in reducing emissions to date

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Cork Harbour oil spill sparks environmental investigation
Cork Harbour oil spill sparks environmental investigation
The spill occurred at the Irving Oil refinery in Whitegate, with members of the public being advised not to use the shoreline in the surrounding area

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Cork City's dirty water problem: Council hears baby got rash after bath in 'rusty sludge'
S Cork City's dirty water problem: Council hears baby got rash after bath in 'rusty sludge'
Members of the council have backed calls for the abolition of Uisce Éireann after a lengthy debate on the city’s ongoing dirty water problem

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Concerns grow over water quality in Killarney lake
Concerns grow over water quality in Killarney lake
There are fears a toxic algal bloom crisis — similar to what occurred in Lough Neagh earlier this year — could develop in Lough Leane

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

FILE PHOTO Today sees the launch of The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) national air quality forecast online END
Eamon Ryan: 'Incredible level of delivery' needed to make Ireland's emissions targets
There is reason for optimism that Ireland can meet its emissions ambitions with 'things starting to go in the right direction', Environment Minister said

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Mary Lou McDonald knee surgery
Varadkar and McDonald bottom of poll for climate credentials
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan and Social Democrat leader Holly Cairns came top in Friends of the Earth survey

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Clare water treatment plant continues failure to make drinking water safe
Clare water treatment plant continues failure to make drinking water safe
An audit of the West Clare Regional Water Supply in August by the Environmental Protection Agency found levels of trihalomethane above recommended safety limits at its new treatment plant in Doolough

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Asthma research
EPA launches system to predict air quality across Ireland
The Asthma Society of Ireland said the air quality forecast will be an important resource for everyone with respiratory conditions

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Environmentalists call on Government to address 'unacceptable' pollution in Ireland's waterways
Environmentalists call on Government to address 'unacceptable' pollution in Ireland's waterways
Levels of pollution going into Ireland's lakes, rivers, and sea areas 'pose a serious risk to sensitive habitats and to public health' group says

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Water companies survey
Private water supplies for 5,500 people failed to meet drinking water standards in 2022
The total number of small private supplies remains unknown as not all have registered with their local authorities

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

John Whelan: Shipping lines to charge climate fees at Irish ports from January 
John Whelan: Shipping lines to charge climate fees at Irish ports from January 
Carriers are using very opaque formulas to calculate surcharges to offset the cost of the EU emissions trading system (ETS)

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

Electric car charging - London
Cars run on e-fuel would emit five times more carbon dioxide than electric vehicles
EU called on not to give in to pressure from major car manufacturers to water down its transport targets

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

One in five Cork homes at risk of high radon levels 
One in five Cork homes at risk of high radon levels 
Cork households can now borrow radon testing kits from their local library

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Irish households among the biggest food wasters in Europe, new figures show
Irish households among the biggest food wasters in Europe, new figures show
Irish households contribute early 221,000 tonnes of food waste, costing about €60 a month

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

EU raps Ireland on knuckles over water quality plan
EU raps Ireland on knuckles over water quality plan
The Water Framework Directive requires that all inland and coastal waters reach at least good status by 2027 at the latest

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Blurred silhouettes of cars surrounded by steam from the exhaust pipes
Irish air quality falls below WHO guidelines for pollutants 
NO2 causes inflammation of the airways in high doses, which can cause irreversible damage to the respiratory system

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Buying meat at a supermarket.
Mick Clifford: Faux outrage ignores what is at stake
For whom the tweet tolls? The hunt is on for the issuer of the latest tweet to cause outrage, horror and disturb a whole reservoir of anger.

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Buying meat at a supermarket.
EPA and IFA should have chewed the fat before unsavoury Meatgate
Sadhbh O’Neill, coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition, says the time for placating lobbyist organisations is over

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Just half of rivers and lakes in good condition
Just half of rivers and lakes in good condition
Europe has taken Ireland to task over water quality failures in lakes and rivers going back two decades.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

Post Cabinet press conference
McConalogue accused of lack of leadership over cut to nitrates derogation
Agriculture minister urged to stand up to the European Commission on the pending reduction

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

John Gibbons: Science is continually rejected by farm bodies. Who will shout 'stop'?
S John Gibbons: Science is continually rejected by farm bodies. Who will shout 'stop'?
Ireland had largely escaped the worst of the 'counter-factual' debating around science up to now, but there are indications that the virus has jumped the Atlantic and is now infecting our own institutions

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

Water is floating from a tap in the kitchen
Over 480,000 people relying on 'at risk' public water supplies
The level of lead in the water system was also highlighted as a concern by the Environmental Protection Agency

Tue, 01 Aug, 2023

Funding for Ballycotton Harbour 'at risk' over EPA licence delay
Funding for Ballycotton Harbour 'at risk' over EPA licence delay
Cork County Council heard that if this isn’t resolved quickly the government grant of €1.8m will be lost as there’s a timeframe set for completing the work

Wed, 26 Jul, 2023

EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions
EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions
Some 19% of new car registrations in 2022 were electric, with 72,000 EVs overall on Irish roads

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Ratcliffe on Soar coal fired power station near Nottingham, UK, responsible for massive greenhouse gas emissions.
Ireland cut greenhouse gas emissions by just 1.9% last year
Warning that unless electric vehicle targets are 'smashed' there is no hope of reaching ambitious target of 51% emissions reduction by 2030

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

What is cancer-causing radon gas and is my area at risk?
Most Irish people unaware of major health risk from radon gas, study finds
Radon linked to about 350 cases of lung cancer each year in Ireland, ESRI says

Wed, 05 Jul, 2023

Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%
Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%
Organisations in the food supply chain are being called on to commit to reducing Ireland's food waste by 50% by 2030

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Green rooftop garden with green plants. Green roof in the city of Arnhem for sustainable urban life. Urban greening. Daktuin for
Peter Dowdall: Let's focus on biodiversity in our built landscape 
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Catherine Conlon: Transport policy lacks ambition to address the climate crisis
Catherine Conlon: Transport policy lacks ambition to address the climate crisis
With car use in our cities still on the increase, we need to look to our European neighbours to learn how to incentivise travel by foot, bike, or public transport

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Agriculture the primary culprit as water quality fails to improve 
Agriculture the primary culprit as water quality fails to improve 
Environmental Protection Agency said fertilisers and manure had exacerbated nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the country's rivers and lakes

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

'We are turning the ship' on emissions targets — Eamon Ryan 
'We are turning the ship' on emissions targets — Eamon Ryan 
Environment Minister said EPA's report that shows Ireland will achieve a reduction of 29% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to a target of 51% was 'not all negative' but justifies 'urgent action

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

John Gibbons: Wildlife population decline is more acute than we once thought
John Gibbons: Wildlife population decline is more acute than we once thought
While efforts at EU level to push through a are being stymied at every turn, is it instead our dysfunctional political process that’s in need of restoration?Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil this week that aspects of the proposed law “go too ...

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Eamon Ryan at odds with Leo Varadkar over proposed EU rewetting scheme
Eamon Ryan at odds with Leo Varadkar over proposed EU rewetting scheme
Mr Varadkar said in the Dáil earlier this week that so-called 'rewetting' of land on a large scale would be going too far

Thu, 25 May, 2023

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