Two thirds of Irish people ‘frustrated’ by climate change
Some 67% of Irish people feel ‘frustration’ about climate change, while more than half express ‘worry’ (54%) or ‘powerlessness’ (51%),…
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Climate change could see crop yields fall by 24%
If emissions continue to rise unchecked, global crop yields would drop by 24% by 2100, a new study by the…
‘Significant’ increase in ground-level ozone recorded across Europe
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has reported a ‘significant’ increase in ground-level ozone concentrations across Europe, with the onset…
Just Transition Commission report ‘an important step’, says Minister
The introductory report from the Just Transition Commission, which calls for an ambitious strategy for Ireland to transition to a…
Most finance ministries concerned about climate change
Most finance ministries around the world are concerned about the impact of climate change, a new study by the Coalition…
‘Tide has turned for climate action’, says UN Climate chief
The executive secretary of UN Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has told the UN June Climate Meetings that the “tide has…
May 2025 was the second warmest May on record
At a global level, May 2025 was the second-warmest May since records began, with surface air temperatures averaging 15.79°C, according…
78% of firms disclose no information about their climate-related lobbying activities
Some 78% of firms provide no public disclosure about their climate-related lobbying activities, a new study by Danu Insight has…
Study calls for overhaul of how Europe monitors its forests
A new study has called for a ‘major overhaul’ of how Europe monitors the health and sustainability of its forests….
Wind, coastal erosion and flooding the most significant environmental risks to Ireland
Extreme wind, coastal erosion and coastal flooding have been identified as the most ‘significant’ environmental risks to Ireland over the…