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Planning permission overturned for Mayo data centre opposed by author Sally Rooney
An Coimisiún Pleanála has now refused permission for the development on the grounds that it breaches a national climate policy

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

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Who is responsible for Nepal’s tragedy?
The devastating floods in Nepal demonstrate what happens when reckless development puts climate-vulnerable communities in harm’s way, writes Nischal Dhungel

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Lough Neagh algal blooms
Agriculture the main cause of increased nitrogen in our waterways, EPA reports
Monitoring stations on the River Lee in Cork City, the Bandon River and the Blackwater River were among those recording higher concentrations of nitrogen

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Drought warning
Hosepipe ban lifted across Cork, Dublin and 11 other counties two weeks early
Úisce Éireann said improved rainfall and water availability, alongside reduced consumption, allowed the restrictions to end ahead of schedule

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Sellafield Nuclear power plant
Rural Ireland Thinks: Voters split on lifting Ireland's ban on nuclear energy
Younger generations were generally the least likely to back lifting the ban

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

climbing everest
Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake - report
As glaciers retreat, they are leaving behind unstable glacial lakes ​held back by little more than loose rock and ice, above valleys ​where millions of people live, the study founD

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Burning issues: Are barbecue bans and fines needed to tackle wildfires at source?
Burning issues: Are barbecue bans and fines needed to tackle wildfires at source?
As Irish weather becomes drier and hotter, the human causes of wildfires must be addressed, writes Gráinne Ní Aodha

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Wildfire in the Gironde department
August shares record for world's hottest month ever as sea temperatures reach all-time high
Global temperatures reached 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, marking the return of global temperatures above 1.5°C

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Minister faces budget battle over carbon tax delay
Environment minister Darragh O'Brien calls for assurances on climate funding

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Met Éireann to 'maximise and improve' communication around flood forecasts, minister says
The Cabinet will also discuss the recent dry weather, with agriculture minister Martin Heydon expected to tell Cabinet that significant supplementary feeding is ongoing on farms

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Ireland will 'grossly fail' to meet target of planting 22 million trees a year, climate watchdog warns
Ireland will 'grossly fail' to meet target of planting 22 million trees a year, climate watchdog warns
Government's climate action plan proposed planting 8,000 hectares every year, which would see an 18% increase in forest cover by mid-century but missed its 2025 target by 68%

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Wildfires Break Out In Cotignac, Southern France
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back improvements in air quality – UN 
Regions that successfully curbed pollution emitted by cars and industry face a new threat to air quality due to smoke from wildfires

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Bouquet of flowers in vase
Best buds: Just how green is your wedding bouquet?
Weddings are never an exercise in environmental perfection. But there are a few simple choices we can make that can lessen the environmental footprint of our big day without lessening the beauty of the occasion.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Ireland ‘unprepared’ for extreme heat as expert warns of rising health risks and pressure on services
Ireland ‘unprepared’ for extreme heat as expert warns of rising health risks and pressure on services
An expert says extreme heat could worsen existing illnesses, strain health services and increase risks from accidents and water-related incidents

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

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'Very strong’ El Niño cycle will 'make climate change more pronounced'
Met Éireann has said El Niño’s influence on Ireland and Europe is 'comparatively weak, highly variable, and not robust in the present-day climate'

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Planned fare hikes fleecing public transport users to subsidise private transport users
Planned fare hikes fleecing public transport users to subsidise private transport users
The Government has decided that those who use private transport should be financially supported, while those taking the bus and train can suffer yet another increase, writes Elaine Loughlin

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Ireland records hottest summer in 127 years as heatwaves and drought hit
Ireland records hottest summer in 127 years as heatwaves and drought hit
Met Éireann says summer temperatures were more than 2C above the historic average, while several regions experienced prolonged drought conditions

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Talking Timber event guides forest owners on how to enhance their woodlands
Talking Timber event guides forest owners on how to enhance their woodlands
Celebrating 15 years of the event, forest owners were informed that the best financial outcomes from a forest begins well before the harvest at the Talking Timber 2026 event

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
‘Supersized’ El Niño puts planet in ‘uncharted waters’ as extreme weather risks grow
The climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, with its effects continuing into 2027 and threatening vulnerable communities

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

A woman tailor works at sewing machine sews reuses fabric from old denim clothes
Voucher repair scheme for clothes and shoes to be piloted
Irish officials met with their French counterparts to learn about the French 'Repair Fund' and the Bonus Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Slow pace of delivery risks Ireland’s competitiveness, energy leaders warn
Slow pace of delivery risks Ireland’s competitiveness, energy leaders warn
The annual energy conference will be held at the Clayton Hotel in Cork on Wednesday, September 9

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Two polar bears on a small ice floe
Overshooting the 1.5C global heating target now 'unavoidable' says UN report
The president of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr – this week hosting regional leaders including Australia’s Anthony Albanese for a Pacific Islands Forum meeting focused on security and climate – said the report was “a fork in the road moment for the planet”.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Flash floods in Nepal
Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100
Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said 324 foreign nationals had been rescued so far

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Ireland's first on-farm biorefining and anaerobic digestion plant opens in Cork
Ireland's first on-farm biorefining and anaerobic digestion plant opens in Cork
Ireland's first on-farm biorefinery and anerobic digestion plant has officially opened on Shinagh Estates Farm in Cork and is one of the largest of its kind in the world

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Formula 3 Testing in Madrid - Day 2
Madrid residents voice concern over new F1 circuit
The Madring bills itself as “a perfectly connected circuit: just 20 minutes from the city centre”.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

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