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Bring the positive barbeque practices into the kitchen this summer

With Ireland experiencing another heatwave, summer and barbeque season aren't over just yet. If you are planning to get together with friends and family for some outdoor dining this week, please think about the impact such activities can have on the ...

10 Aug 2022 at 13:30

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Ireland’s 2021 greenhouse gas emissions were 4.7% higher than 2020

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions were 4.7% higher last year when compared with 2020, new research shows. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions were 61.5 million tonnes of carbon ...

05 Aug 2022 at 13:37

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'It's now or never' - EPA says Ireland must urgently implement all climate plans

Urgent implementation of all climate plans and polices, plus further new measures, are needed for Ireland to meet a 51% emissions reduction target by 2030, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said. In a new report, the EPA projected ...

01 Jun 2022 at 12:54

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Irish Corncrake numbers are increasing again

At least 197 calling male corncrakes have been recorded in Ireland in 2022. This represents a 5% increase on the 188 birds recorded in 2021 according to the National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government ...

14 Sept 2022 at 17:00

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Water pollution revealed as main environmental concern for Irish households

Water pollution has been revealed as the primary environmental concern for Irish households. That's according to the Central Statistics Office's (CSO) General Household Survey, which found that over 79% of households around the country ...

01 Nov 2021 at 12:42

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Govt expected to consider new targets for cutting carbon emissions

Proposals on new targets for cutting carbon emissions in key sectors of Ireland’s economy are likely to be put to Government in the coming weeks. It is hoped ministers will be able to agree so-called sectoral emissions ceilings ahead ...

20 Jun 2022 at 17:31

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Climate change group criticises EPA Ireland for deleting tweet on eating less meat

A CLIMATE change awareness group has criticised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for deleting a social media post encouraging people to eat less red meat. Stop Climate Chaos released a statement in response to news the EPA ...

29 Aug 2023 at 16:12

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Emission reduction targets ‘extremely difficult’, warns environmental agency

It will be “extremely difficult” to meet reduction targets to stay within Ireland’s carbon budget, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency has warned. The latest EPA figures show Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions ...

14 Jul 2023 at 08:59

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Ireland needs to reduce emissions faster after targets missed, says minister

Ireland has been warned that it needs to make faster progress in cutting emissions after a report showed that a carbon reduction target was not met last year. Concern has been expressed by environmental groups in ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:33

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Cutting energy consumption - Callan store’s sustainability success

A corporate sustainability strategy is achieving real, local results at the SuperValu supermarket in Callan. Part of the Musgrave group, the Callan store is part of a company-wide plan to reach net zero carbon ...

12 Apr 2023 at 08:00

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Irish air quality met EU requirements in 2022 but not WHO guidelines

Irish air quality met EU requirements, but not WHO guidelines, a new report has noted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual air quality report Air Quality in Ireland 2022, finds that air quality ...

25 Sept 2023 at 00:01

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Kilkenny retailers warned of vape compliance rules to avoid €2,000 fines

WEEE Ireland is warning Kilkenny retailers to be vigilant about the regulatory landscape surrounding disposable and rechargeable vape devices and e-cigarettes, as non-compliance could result in significant ...

12 Mar 2024 at 14:00

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