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Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
EU unveils plan to rapidly reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuel
Three-pronged RePowerEU plans will fast forward green transition and focus on saving energy
‘Alarming new records’ for climate change set last year, says WMO
Human activities causing ‘planetary scale changes’ to oceans, atmosphere and land
National Biodiversity Week: Quilty Bay displays marine riches
Coastwatch event probes climate change, storms and threat of invasive species
Just 10% of global land in natural state by 2050 without action, says biodiversity expert
First session of Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss sits at Dublin Castle
Blanket bog conservation project unveiled for vast area from Galway to Donegal
Wild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supports
Biodiversity Week coincides with ‘critical year’ for Irish nature
More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’
Irish Water defends record on raw sewage discharges after criticism in EPA report
Utility on track to end ‘almost all raw sewage discharges’ into waters within three years
Bathing water quality improving but issues still to be addressed – EPA
Latest evaluation finds 78% of swimming areas have excellent water quality
‘It’s going to be very challenging,’ Martin tells Dublin Climate Summit
Climate change calls for ‘relentless focus’ and ‘shared acceptance’, says Taoiseach
Flooding will threaten more than 8,500 Dublin buildings, climate summit hears
Damaged areas would be concentrated in an area around the mouth of the river Liffey
Judge upholds €6,000 fine for destruction of hedgerows, mature trees
Landowner pleads guilty to five Wildlife Act offences at Ballickmoyler, Co Laois
Surge in renewables capacity could reduce EU’s dependence on Russian gas
Further growth expected in 2022 as governments seek to secure climate benefits
Espresso with kick ‘may raise cholesterol’ levels . . . in men
Drinker’s sex and brewing method may be key to downside in drinking popular stimulant
Ireland risks missing emissions reduction targets without more construction workers
‘Clear challenge’ in sector to recruit and retain staff, Oireachtas Committee hears
Global warming could briefly exceed 1.5 degrees by 2026 – report
WMO warns of dangers linked to breaching long-term target set by Paris Agreement
Musk’s purchase of Twitter described as ‘dangerous narcissism’ by President Higgins
President voices concern about control of public discourse by multi-billionaire
‘A day of hope for nature’: €55m plan for wildlife service announced
Critical reports note ‘lost decade’ left National Parks & Wildlife Service ‘not fit for purpose’
National Parks & Wildlife Service to be restructured under €55m package
Additional funding will be used to overhaul organisation and appoint extra staff
Elevated sea-level rise in Dublin higher than predicted due to climate change, study finds
Analysis of Dublin Bay over eight decades confirms sea-level rise faster than expected
Proprosed ‘gigantic’ Dundrum development is out of scale, meeting hears
Community group to object to development being fast-tracked through An Bord Pleanála
Western seaboard has ‘vast potential’ to generate renewable energy
Taoiseach says accelerating scale-up of offshore wind projects would help Ireland address climate change
Conference told EU needs to spend €400bn a year on energy to meet climate targets
European commissioner Mairead McGuinness tells Irish wind energy event ‘nothing is off the table’
Irish scientists identify novel approach to preventing epileptic seizures
The breakthrough was led by researchers in Trinity College Dublin
Government sets out strategy to deal with future energy price shocks
National energy security framework puts key focus on enhancing affordability
Government inaction stalling scale-up of wind energy – McDonald
Planning bottlenecks delaying infrastructure rollout, WEI conference told
Wintering waterbird species decline sharply as climate changes - survey
BirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in number
Climate activists march to stress vulnerability of Shannon estuary
Climate justice caravan on nine-day hike to emphasise ecosystems and people reliant on them
Plans to transform parks and wildlife service to go to Cabinet ‘within weeks’
Minister says increased resources to be allocated to arrest species and habitat loss
Water quality in majority of Irish rivers and lakes is unacceptably poor, committee hears
Water quality crisis is leading to loss of nature and contamination, An Taisce says
The carbon budget will test the Coalition’s mettle – so what happens next?
Sectoral ceilings mean good performers and laggards soon become obvious
Scientists reveal clear genetic signals for risk of schizophrenia
Researchers believe findings could help explain the condition’s diverse symptoms
UCD and Queen’s to enhance collaboration on critical areas of research
Move is to enhance co-operation in research and innovation ‘in areas of mutual strength’
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