Many wastewater plants in Ireland still ‘poorly managed’, says EPA
Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that while the volume of raw sewage discharged daily in Ireland from wastewater…
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Overall state of Europe’s environment ‘not good’, EEA says
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has said that the overall state of Europe’s environment is currently ‘not good’, highlighting increased…
Wealthy nations could unlock $6.6 trillion annually for climate action
Rich nations have the opportunity to generate $6.6 trillion per year to fund climate action by ending fossil fuel subsidies…
More effort needed to protect clean air in towns and cities across Ireland
More effort will be needed to ensure that Ireland meets the stricter air quality standards set for 2030 under the…
Cigarette butts, chewing gum still the top constituent elements of litter pollution in Ireland
Cigarette butts and chewing gum remain the top constituent elements of litter pollution in Ireland, according to the latest results…
Environmental groups seek to block Trump administration’s ‘unlawfully created’ science report
The Environmental Defense Fund and the Union of Concerned Scientists have gone to court to seek to block the Trump…
Abandoned shopping trolleys are worse for the environment than you might think
The carbon footprint of collecting and refurbishing abandoned shopping trolleys is the equivalent of flying from London to New York…
One in eight European households report pollution and environmental issues
One in eight (12.2%) European citizens report that pollution, grime or other environmental issues have affected their household, with said…
US EPA administrator Lee Zeldin sees popularity plummet
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin has seen his popularity slump among his fellow New Yorkers, according to…
Individual actions more effective than legislation in reducing use of single-use plastics
A study by Griffith University has found that encouraging people to voluntarily reduce their consumption of single-use plastics (SUP) can…