Fisheries outlook for 2050 could be “dire”
Climate change, competition from other parts of the world and falling consumer demand are major challenges for the fishing industry in the years ahead. That’s according to a report commissioned…
Climate: 2024 breaches 1.5°C
Last year was the hottest on record and the first calendar year to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, that’s according to the EU’s climate service Copernicus. “Human-induced climate change remains…
EU considering Irish request for Cork Commuter Rail funding
The European Commission is analysing the Irish government’s request for €115 million in grants under the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF was set up after the covid…
Ireland ‘highly suitable’ for Asian hornets
A new study has found that there is a “high suitability” for Asian hornets to become established in Ireland. Researchers concluded that Ireland’s mild European climate could be suitable for…
One charger to rule them all
From tomorrow, all new phones, speakers, cameras and other electronic devices sold in Europe must use the same charger: USB-C The European law on common chargers comes into force tomorrow,…
Government admits recycling ‘concerning trend’
The government has admitted there is a need to “redouble our efforts” on recycling after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned Ireland is very likely to miss EU targets. Latest…
Ireland to miss EU recycling targets
Ireland is now almost certain to miss EU municipal and packaging recycling targets for 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned. Ireland is producing waste up by one-fifth on…
EU sets fish quotas for next year
Ireland’s farming and fishing minister, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed EU agreement on fishing quotas for 2025. EU fisheries ministers finally reached an agreement on the remaining stocks including around parts…
Ireland missing renewables targets
Ireland overall renewable energy share is one of the lowest in Europe and below target, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has warned. Ireland generated 15.3 percent of its…
Ireland breaking EU sewage law
The European Commission is threatening to take Ireland to court again for breaking EU law on the collection and treatment of waste water. The European Court of Justice already ruled,…