Caroline O'Doherty
@codohertynews.bsky.social
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Climate and Science Correspondent Irish Times
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At the intersection of environmental degradation, climate change and involuntary migration.....
#Cop30
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Venezuelan âdaughter of the forestâ tells Taoiseach all lives depend on their protection
Meeting on fringes of Cop30 illustrated links between climate change and migration
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/09/venezuelan-daughter-of-the-forest-tells-taoiseach-all-lives-depend-on-their-protection/
about 8 hours ago
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Cop30: The heat is on in Brazil after world leaders set out stalls at climate summit
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Cop30: The heat is on in Brazil after world leaders set out stalls at climate summit
China sends reminder of green agenda in advance of formal start in sweltering Brazilian city of Belém next week
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/07/cop30-the-heat-is-on-in-brazil-after-world-leaders-set-out-stalls-at-climate-summit/
1 day ago
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LNG âcanât happen fast enoughâ, says Taoiseach as Cop30 grapples with ending fossil fuels
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LNG âcanât happen fast enoughâ, says Taoiseach as Cop30 grapples with ending fossil fuels
Martin indicates that liquefied natural gas a security imperative for Ireland
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/07/lng-cant-happen-fast-enough-says-taoiseach-as-cop30-grapples-with-ending-fossil-fuels/
1 day ago
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Some of MicheĂĄl Martin's thoughts at
#Cop30
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Taoiseach warns of danger that action on climate crisis is âweakeningâ
MicheĂĄl Martin addresses world leaders ahead of Cop30 in Brazil, speaking of impact Storm Ăowyn left on State
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/06/taoiseach-warns-of-danger-that-action-on-climate-crisis-is-weakening/
3 days ago
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Last 11 years have been hottest on record as âalarmingâ weather streak continues
#COP30
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Last 11 years have been hottest on record as âalarmingâ weather streak continues
Exceptional temperatures are now becoming the norm
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/06/last-11-years-have-been-hottest-on-record-as-alarming-weather-streak-continues/
3 days ago
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Politicians must wake up to Irelandâs duty to act on climate, says leading scientist
#Cop30
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Politicians must wake up to Irelandâs duty to act on climate, says leading scientist
Prof John Sweeney: Cop30 summit will struggle to make progress
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/05/politicians-must-wake-up-to-irelands-duty-to-act-on-climate-says-leading-scientist/
5 days ago
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Blanketing the world with hope - lovely idea from
@projdandelion.bsky.social
and the Mary Robinson Centre ahead of
#Cop30
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Quilt woven by Irish groups sends message of solidarity to Cop30 climate summit
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson will present quilt to Brazilian climate minister
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/11/03/quilt-woven-by-irish-groups-sends-message-of-solidarity-to-cop30-climate-summit/
6 days ago
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What's it all about and why does it matter...
#Cop30
Cop30: Whatâs at stake for Ireland and the wider world?
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Cop30: Whatâs at stake for Ireland and the wider world?
After 30 global climate summits, the challenges are greater than ever but there are signs of progress
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/03/cop30-whats-at-stake-for-ireland-and-the-wider-world/
6 days ago
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'We need to do more' Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin and Climate Minister Darragh OâBrien says Ireland must cut emissions faster
#Cop30
Ireland âsteadfastâ on climate pledges, says Taoiseach ahead of Cop30 talks in Brazil
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Ireland âsteadfastâ on climate pledges, says Taoiseach ahead of Cop30 talks in Brazil
Micheål Martin to address gathering of world leaders in host city Belém, Brazil, later in week
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/11/02/ireland-steadfast-on-climate-pledges-says-taoiseach-ahead-of-cop30-talks-in-brazil/
6 days ago
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Environmental Protection Agency faces court challenge over manganese in drinking water
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Environmental Protection Agency faces court challenge over manganese in drinking water
Cork city residents and Friends of the Irish Environment question management of issue
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/11/01/environmental-protection-agency-faces-court-challenge-over-manganese-in-drinking-water/
8 days ago
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Looking ahead to
#Cop30
Thanks to
@christianaidirl.bsky.social
@diarmuidtorney.bsky.social
of
@dcuclimate.bsky.social
@foeireland.bsky.social
Sinead Walsh of
@odi.global
for insights
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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High stakes at Cop30: âClimate denialism is back at a point we thought weâd moved on fromâ
Global talks in Brazil take place against a grim political and scientific backdrop, as Donald Trump rejects climate change as a âcon jobâ and even the host countryâs credentials are in doubt
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2025/11/01/high-stakes-at-cop30-climate-denialism-is-back-at-a-point-we-thought-wed-moved-on-from/
8 days ago
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Fee-paying schools have full range of science subjects but DEIS and girlsâ schools lose out
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Fee-paying schools have full range of science subjects but DEIS and girlsâ schools lose out
Study also finds experience of maths in primary school is key influence on later subject choices
https://www.irishtimes.com/science/2025/10/29/fee-paying-schools-have-full-range-of-science-subjects-but-deis-and-girls-schools-lose-out/
11 days ago
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RTĂ receives formal complaint over âexclusionâ of climate issues from presidential debates
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RTĂ receives formal complaint over âexclusionâ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/10/29/rte-receives-formal-complaint-over-exclusion-of-climate-issues-from-presidential-debates/
11 days ago
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Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Ăowyn
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Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Ăowyn
Review of Irelandâs most severe storm found lives were protected but aftermath was hard
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/21/public-to-be-advised-how-to-survive-72-hours-without-services-in-plan-for-next-storm-eowyn/
19 days ago
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Council officials branded Nazis for trying to obtain vacant properties for housing
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Council officials branded Nazis for trying to obtain vacant properties for housing
Housing committee heard of difficulties bringing buildings back into use to ease homelessness
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2025/10/22/council-officials-branded-nazis-for-trying-to-obtain-vacant-properties-for-housing/
19 days ago
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A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous â how should avian flu be tackled?
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Fears avian flu could be carried on wind as Christmas turkey farmers concerned after Fota Wildlife outbreak
Expert says prevention measures, that could include alert system and more surveillance, need to be stepped up
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/17/a-wildlife-park-is-shut-and-local-farmers-are-nervous-how-should-avian-flu-be-tackled/
23 days ago
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Which of Irelandâs waterways are most in trouble from agriculture and human activity?
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Which of Irelandâs waterways are most in trouble from agriculture and human activity?
Stress added by poor sewage control and interference with river structures
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/10/15/which-of-irelands-waterways-are-most-in-trouble-from-agriculture-and-human-activity/
25 days ago
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Green spaces, biodiversity corridors, new habitats, nature based solutions -
@ccacireland.bsky.social
says they should be built into the design of every construction project
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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New buildings must present âno net lossâ to nature, says Climate Change Council
Advisers want conditions added to planning laws to conserve and enhance biodiversity
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/15/climate-change-council-says-developers-must-abide-by-no-net-loss-to-nature-regulations/
26 days ago
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It's the same old story - only worse
@antaisce.bsky.social
@swanireland.ie
deeply concerned
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Half of Irelandâs rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again
Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening natureâs waterways
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/10/14/half-of-irelands-rivers-lakes-and-estuaries-in-unhealthy-state-as-standards-slide-again/
27 days ago
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There were pledges to get tough on offenders so why are convictions for wildlife crime so low?
@lnbdublin.bsky.social
raises concerns
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Convictions for wildlife crimes in single digits despite high number of complaints
In the absence of âreal deterrentsâ, penalties amount only to âslap on the wristâ, says Sinn FĂ©in MEP
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/10/13/convictions-for-wildlife-crimes-in-single-digits-despite-high-number-of-complaints/
27 days ago
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Killarney & 35 other towns hoping to emulate the disposable coffee cup ban are being 'let down' by Government decision to abandon latte levy. They say they'll keep going...
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Killarney group vows to keep coffee cup ban despite Government U-turn on latte levy
Coalition also criticised by business group for proposed alternative to levy
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/10/08/killarney-group-vows-to-keep-coffee-cup-ban-despite-government-u-turn-on-latte-levy/
about 1 month ago
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It's getting better, says
@uisce-eireann.bsky.social
of the country's wastewater treatment system. Not fast enough, says
@epaireland.bsky.social
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Raw and untreated sewage flowing into waterways amid delays to upgrade works
Environmental Protection Agency warns Uisce Ăireann of prosecution for failures
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/10/09/raw-and-untreated-sewage-flowing-into-waterways-amid-delays-to-upgrade-works/
about 1 month ago
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Critics accuse Government of turning its back on climate action in Budget 2026
Climate merited just two fleeting references in Finance Ministerâs 45-minute speech
https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2025/10/08/critics-accuse-government-of-turning-its-back-on-climate-action-in-budget-2026/
about 1 month ago
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'Back of the envelope stuff' or 74 pages of peer-reviewed analysis?
@fiscalcouncil.bsky.social
&
@ccacireland.bsky.social
defend their work against Darragh O'Brien's dismissive remarks
www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2...
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Minister says climate costs warning is âback of envelope stuffâ
Darragh OâBrien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to âŹ26 billion
https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2025/10/08/minister-says-climate-costs-warning-is-back-of-envelope-stuff/
about 1 month ago
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International legal expert âshockedâ at Irelandâs lack of commercial drone regulation - meeting heard concerns regarding noise, privacy, safety & impact on wildlife
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International legal expert âshockedâ at Irelandâs lack of commercial drone regulation
Public meeting hears of residentsâ concerns over noise, privacy and safety
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2025/10/07/international-legal-expert-shocked-at-irelands-lack-of-commercial-drone-regulation/
about 1 month ago
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Award-winning Killarney Coffee Cup project was set up to get in ahead of the latte levy - but the latte levy isn't coming
@voiceireland.bsky.social
& Irish Business Against Litter express concern
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Kerry town that banned disposable coffee cups sees project falter amid Government U-turn
Two projects in Dublin, inspired by Killarney Coffee Cup Project, now in doubt
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/04/kerry-town-that-banned-disposable-coffee-cups-sees-project-falter-amid-government-u-turn/
about 1 month ago
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Proposals from
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
on regulating commercial drone deliveries would clarify planning rules, set out priority uses & give councils powers to investigate noise
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Green Party to table Bill to regulate commercial drone deliveries amid rising concerns
Roderic OâGorman said clarity for commercial drone operators and local authorities was badly needed
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/03/green-party-to-table-bill-to-regulate-commercial-drone-deliveries-amid-rising-concerns/
about 1 month ago
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If you're thinking of challenging MetroLink, please think twice - Minister urges people unhappy with aspects of the project to consider the wider national implications if they take it to court
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
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âEnablingâ works on MetroLink could start in 2027, says Minister
Darragh OâBrien says two consortiums have confirmed they will bid for the project
https://www.irishtimes.com/transport/2025/10/03/enabling-works-on-metrolink-could-start-in-2027-says-minister/
about 1 month ago
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How Atlantic Hurricane Humberto becomes Irelandâs Storm Amy
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How Atlantic Hurricane Humberto becomes Irelandâs Storm Amy
Remnants of United States weather system helps fuel first squall of the season
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/10/02/how-atlantic-hurricane-humberto-becomes-irelands-storm-amy/
about 1 month ago
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Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers âtoo weakâ to deter offenders
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Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers âtoo weakâ to deter offenders
Angling clubs say true extent of incident could be hundreds of thousands of dead fish
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/09/30/agency-investigating-blackwater-fish-kill-says-its-powers-too-weak-to-deter-polluters/
about 1 month ago
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Underfunded, poorly coordinated, badly prepared - how
@ccacireland.bsky.social
rates Ireland's capacity to cope with impacts of climate change
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Ireland unprepared for another Storm Ăowyn as season of extreme weather looms
Climate Change Advisory Council urges immediate actions to prepare for extreme weather events as storm season looms
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/09/30/ireland-unprepared-for-another-storm-eowyn-as-season-of-extreme-weather-looms/
about 1 month ago
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.....and the wider issues and implications across Europe
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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The tariffs the EU inflicts on itself: Extreme heat, floods, pollution and ill-health
Blocâs environment agency flags concerns over water stress, unhealthy soils and pollution
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/29/the-tariffs-the-eu-inflicts-on-itself-extreme-heat-floods-pollution-and-ill-health/
about 1 month ago
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We're working on a Water Action Plan, Nature Restoration Plan & Land Use Review. European Environment Agency report shows we need to work faster
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Irelandâs natural environment in âvery poorâ condition, EU analysis finds
European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow) Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/09/28/irelands-natural-environment-in-very-poor-condition-eu-analysis-finds/
about 1 month ago
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'Sinister, criminal or reckless' Too many questions remain over Blackwater fish kill - concerned groups say inconclusive final report must not be last word on it
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âSome big polluter is breathing sigh of reliefâ: Questions remain over Blackwater fish kill
Inconclusive report must not be last word on devastating incident, say environmentalists
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/27/some-big-polluter-is-breathing-a-sigh-of-relief-questions-remain-over-blackwater-fish-kill/
about 1 month ago
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Cause of fish kill on Blackwater river in Cork remains a mystery, final report from multi-agency investigation says - but a full likely passed from the killer substance entering the water to the first tests for possible contamination sources
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Cause of fish kill on Blackwater river in Cork âhas not been identifiedâ â report
Multiple agencies involved in investigation into incident could not say what caused up to 42,000 fish kill in August
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/26/cause-of-fish-kill-on-blackwater-river-in-cork-has-not-been-identified-report/
about 1 month ago
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The drivers of obesity that also come with climate impacts
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: ultraprocessed foods are a leading cause of rising rates of obesity
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/09/25/the-drivers-of-obesity-which-also-come-with-climate-impacts/
about 2 months ago
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Another hardy annual from the EPA here. Ireland still generating more waste, still not managing it properly
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More than half of daily waste generated in Ireland burned or sent to landfill, EPA says
We need more investment in recycling infrastructure and less municipal waste sent abroad
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/23/more-than-half-of-daily-waste-generated-in-ireland-burned-or-sent-to-landfill-epa-says/
about 2 months ago
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Ireland still struggling to raise air quality standards
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Some 1,700 premature deaths attributed to poor air quality per year, says EPA
Body warns current quality levels not good enough to comply with more stringent incoming standards
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/25/some-1700-premature-deaths-attributed-to-poor-air-quality-per-year-says-epa/
about 2 months ago
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Solar far outpaces wind in Ireland's latest auction for renewable energy contracts
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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State awards 23 renewables projects electricity contracts
Wind projects are in Mayo, Cork, Waterford, Wicklow and Tipperary, while solar projects clustered mainly in east, south-east and midland
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/09/24/state-awards-23-renewables-projects-electricity-contracts/
about 2 months ago
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Who's blaming what for electricity price rises? Soc Dem TD Jennifer Whitmore took issue with Energia's explanation. Energy regulator to investigate
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Energy regulator to investigate Energia for claiming price increases were sanctioned
Centres have become controversial due to their use of over 20% of electricity generated in Ireland
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/24/policy-decision-on-future-of-data-centres-faces-further-delay/
about 2 months ago
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The CRU seems to be managing expectations around when the new data centre policy will be published
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Policy decision on future of data centres faces further delay
Centres have become controversial due to their use of over 20% of electricity generated in Ireland
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/09/24/policy-decision-on-future-of-data-centres-faces-further-delay/
about 2 months ago
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Spring drought, marine heatwaves, European heat domes - all combined to turn a run of the mill Irish summer into one with record breaking temperatures. Analysis by @clairebergin.bsky.social
@maynoothuniversity.ie
& Met Ăireann
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Unusually high night-time temperatures pushed Irelandâs summer to record high
Unusually high night-time temperatures saw June, July and August into the record books
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/09/24/ireland-was-set-for-average-summer-heat-but-climate-change-pushed-temperature-to-record-high/
about 2 months ago
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Protections against 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) are patchy across the EU with Ireland among the states that need to do much more, says
@healthandenv.bsky.social
www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/...
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Ireland among EU states with fewest protections against cancer-linked âforever chemicalsâ
Human-made substances are used in manufacturing and survive indefinitely in the environment
https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2025/09/22/ireland-among-eu-states-with-fewest-protections-against-cancer-linked-forever-chemicals/
about 2 months ago
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Personal announcement: after six great years as Environment Correspondent at the Irish Independent, I have a new job. I'm now Climate and Science Correspondent at the
@irishtimes.com
about 2 months ago
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Scientists are urging a rethink of Ireland's proposed next carbon budget [plan for emissions cuts], warning it goes too easy on the country & won't comply with national law or international agreements
m.independent.ie/irish-news/s...
about 2 months ago
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The DĂĄil is back & there's lots of work on climate & environment to be done - for those doing it, monitoring it or trying to better understand it,
@thinkorswim.bsky.social
's Lie of the Land is an excellent read
m.independent.ie/entertainmen...
about 2 months ago
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Work begins on finding the places in Ireland's waters best suited to offshore wind farms - a series of public & stakeholder consultations to get underway early next year
www.independent.ie/irish-news/m...
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Mapping to decide best sites for offshore windfarms begins
Work is beginning on drawing a map of Irelandâs waters that pinpoints the areas best suited to new offshore windfarms.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/mapping-to-decide-best-sites-for-offshore-windfarms-begins/a1965910917.html
about 2 months ago
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The numbers are small but the hopes attached to them are big - joint effort of farmers, wildlife agencies & EU funding results in 20pc increase in corncrake population
www.independent.ie/irish-news/d...
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Delight as corncrake inches back from brink of extinction in Ireland
Wildlife agencies are celebrating an increase in corncrake numbers although the embattled bird remains critically endangered.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/delight-as-corncrake-inches-back-from-brink-of-extinction-in-ireland/a1218353156.html
about 2 months ago
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As
@greenpartyie.bsky.social
meets, leader
@rodericogorman.bsky.social
talks political violence, rebuilding the party, the 'do-nothing' government & how its 'raid' on the Climate & Nature Fund will hurt farmers, schools & small businesses
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
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Green Party leader Roderic OâGorman calls for curbs on social media firms amid fears of growing political violence
Green Party leader Roderic OâGorman has said he fears political violence is nearing a tipping point where a politician in Ireland could be seriously hurt.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/green-party-leader-roderic-ogorman-calls-for-curbs-on-social-media-firms-amid-fears-of-growing-political-violence/a1444047913.html
about 2 months ago
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Renovating & retrofitting an old house taught energy expert Dr Paul Deane of
@ucc.ie
a few lessons & like any good educator, he decided to share what he learned
www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
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Pizza, paperwork and positivity â an energy lecturerâs real-life lessons on taking his home from G to A-rated
Inside the four walls of the lecture theatre, Dr Paul Deane is an expert, deftly explaining the intricacies of energy systems and how to green them.
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/pizza-paperwork-and-positivity-an-energy-lecturers-real-life-lessons-on-taking-his-home-from-g-to-a-rated/a1675623582.html
2 months ago
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