New national water action plan to curb pollution and flooding approved by Cabinet irishtimes.com/environment/20…

Historic moment in Europe! 🌞 Solar and wind power (excluding hydro) have overtaken fossil fuels in electricity production for the first time. Renewables & energy savings are effectively cutting emissions—let's keep going! Read Ember's report: theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Every 0.1 °C of #warming increases the risk of triggering #climate tipping elements, with strong acceleration above +2.0 °C. Achieving #NetZero #emissions by 2100 is crucial to minimize long-term risks. Tessa Möller IIASA Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK Climate Analytics nature.com/articles/s4146…

Join us on 20 August, 6pm for a Public lecture: 'Tracking a Plant Killer: Historical and Scientific Reflections on the Irish Famine Pathogen'. Delivered by visiting #Fulbright Scholar Prof Jean Ristaino Fulbright Ireland who will examine the famine years like a crime scene,

Great to see such tangible progress in pursuing a climate-neutral farm... at the impressive Shinagh dairy farm in Co Cork. It's not just about carbon! Shinagh Dairy Farm Trinity College Dublin UCD Research Carbery Group Teagasc irishtimes.com/environment/cl…

Renewable generation and pumped storage discharge was equivalent to 44% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 85% at 05:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 46% of demand. 5% of generation was exported, 15% of demand was met by imports.

This test technology could save vital time and help curb E. coli outbreaks affecting communities; especially those reliant on private water sources... courtesy of researchers in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway irishtimes.com/health/2024/08…

The businessman restoring a blanket bog in one of the most remote parts of Ireland... an interesting nature restoration project "for the next generation" National Parks and Wildlife Service Bord na Móna #biodiversity irishtimes.com/environment/cl…

Coinciding with the EU nature restoration law coming into operation, the @irishtimes series on nature served 2 purposes: highlighting the extent of the biodiversity crisis but also people doing meaningful things to address it irishtimes.com/opinion/editor…

Amazing manoevres in offing with fly-bys of Earth and its Moon by European Space Agency Juice spacecraft... with key input from team at DIAS irishtimes.com/science/space/…

"There was anger at a west Cork public meeting over water pollution" This is good, people should be angry over what has been done to our waterways irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

"Owning up to the failures of climate change policy doesn’t mean giving up. It means accepting the consequences of getting things wrong, and not making the same mistakes." [This article deserves wide syndication! Kevin O'Sullivan?]

Escaped salmon spreading to prime angling rivers throughout west of Ireland… it looks as if netting efforts to capture escapees came to nought. Heaping this additional pressure on vulnerable wild stocks is big concern… my update in ⁦The Irish Times⁩ irishtimes.com/environment/20…

The Irish Times view on another hot European summer: the rising cost of global warming that we cannot ignore irishtimes.com/opinion/editor…

This summer, we’ve witnessed wildfires in 🇬🇷🇵🇹🇹🇷 - homes destroyed, existences shattered, lives lost. Now wildfires are ravaging 🇧🇷 where it’s winter. Climate change may not cause a single fire but it makes wildfires more likely & extreme. #ClimateAction protects us all.

Thanks to The Irish Times Kevin O'Sullivan for including our 6 recommendations the NEXT Government should consider as part of their Programme for Government: irishtimes.com/environment/cl… #ReportCard2024 Friends of the Earth

BREAKING: The UK gov't has rightly recognised that approving the Rosebank oil field without taking into account the full extent of its climate impacts was unlawful. It has conceded that argument in our & Greenpeace's legal challenge against the field. So what does that mean? 🧵

Latest on proposed wind farm off Skerries/Balbriggan: Environment group spells out concerns about threat to roseate terns on Rockabill. It's planned for the heart of the Northwest Irish Sea candidate SPA. Getting green light will be tricky in my opinion. irishtimes.com/environment/20…

In my column today I explore the parallels between our approach to public health and the climate crisis. We should draw lessons from successful and popular health measures, like the smoking ban. irishtimes.com/environment/cl…

ATTRACTIVENESS is one of five design principles Dutch planners use to create successful cycling networks. How can one apply it? 🌳 Plan cycle links in lively and/or green areas 🏭 Avoid links in industrial, dark, deserted areas 🌈 Consider lighting, street furniture, street art