Treatment plants breaching pollution limits
Over half of Ireland’s waste treatment plants are failing to meet pollution limits stipulated in their licences, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says. “Wastewater discharged from 59 per cent of…
European Parliament votes to ‘ban’ veggie burgers as part of simpler farming rules
Meat-substitutes should not be allowed to call themselves burgers or sausages under rules voted through by the European Parliament. MEPs have voted to simplify rules that govern the Common Agricultural…
PFAS found in minister’s blood
Toxic substances known as ‘forever chemicals’ were detected in Timmy Dooley’s blood, according to the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). Ireland’s environment minister, Timmy Dooley TD, was one of 18 ministers…
Fishing industry fears €200 million hit from quota cuts
Ireland’s fishing industry is warning that it could lose up to €200 million if quota cuts recommended by scientists are supported by the EU. The International Council for the Exploration…
Ireland failing on water, climate and waste, warns European Environment Agency
Ireland is suffering from human overconsumption, poor water quality and alarming biodiversity decline, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned in a damning report. The EEA also warns that Ireland…
Scientists urge 70 percent mackerel quota cut
Fishers will lose €66 million worth of quotas next year if the EU follows recommended cuts to mackerel, the Irish Fish Producers Organisation has warned. The International Council for the…
Climate council slams government storms inaction
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has criticised the government for what the CCAC says is a failure to act after Storm Darragh and Storm Éowyn. The two storms in…
Ireland to fail EU air pollution targets, warns EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged the Irish government to do more to clear up air pollution in towns and cities across Ireland and is warning that – at…
Health experts urge more equal rules on ‘forever chemicals’
European countries have differing rules on how much so-called forever chemicals can be used, a study by Health and Environment Alliance has found. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are…
Embarrassment as EU fails to agree climate targets before UN summit
The European Union will not have a climate target to present at the United Nations next week after EU environment ministers failed to reach an agreement in time. Australia and…