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While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains 'heavily dependent' on imported fossil fuels, and therefore exposed to international energy price volatility, according to a new report by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Ireland still ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil fuels, says SEAI

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil…

Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an 'accelerated delivery' of emissions reductions needed to ensure the country meets its 2030 climate targets, the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said.

Ireland’s emissions fell by 2.2% in 2025, acceleration needed

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago6 mins

Ireland reported a 2.2% decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, with an ‘accelerated delivery’ of emissions reductions needed to…

Ireland's Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has said that the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality report indicates the level to which the country continues to 'fall short' in protecting rivers, lakes, and coastal waters from pollution.

Ireland continuing to ‘fall short’ in protecting its waterways, says group

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

Ireland‘s Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) has said that the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water quality report indicates the level…

Woman in a green sweater sits on a stone wall outside a stone cottage with a red front door, while a brown chicken stands nearby.

Fifty Shades Greener announces launch of new sustainability accreditation, LeafMark

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

Irish sustainability training provider Fifty Shades Greener has announced the launch of LeafMark, a new sustainability accreditation programme targeting carbon…

Ireland's leading environmental policy and management conference, Environment Ireland, takes place on Thursday 3 September at Croke Park, Dublin

Ireland’s leading environment conference, Environment Ireland, returns this September

2 months ago2 months ago5 mins

Ireland’s leading environmental policy and management conference, Environment Ireland, takes place on Thursday 3 September at Croke Park, Dublin, featuring…