World’s warmest January but not for Ireland
Globally, January was the warmest on record, but temperatures in Ireland were below normal, that’s according to the EU’s climate service, Copernicus. “January 2025 was the warmest January globally, with…
EU urges Ireland to improve water
Faster progress is needed across Europe to protect water and better manage flood risks, the European Commission has warned. “Ireland has failed to comply with its legal obligation” and did…
What does the Programme for Government mean for Ireland and the EU?
There are more than 120 references to Europe threaded throughout the Programme for Government. So what does this draft programme tell us about the next government’s relationship with the EU?…
Airlines need to move faster to net zero
The airline industry needs to move faster if it is going to reach net zero emissions by 2050, the EU’s aviation agency has warned. The EU has mapped out a…
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…