The former GAA star turned political hopeful has plenty of name-recognition on the ground in his home county, but faces stiff competition for a seat from the likes of rising star Saoirse McHugh
The proposed project is not necessary for energy supply security as a reduction in demand is predicted, say researchers
Following revelations in the Business Post that bans were being ignored, city and county councils are taking decisive action to uphold them
Residents voice concern over environmental impact and importation of nuclear power
European Commission president tells Davos that ‘carbon border tax’ would protect workers from unfair competition
The party’s traditional strong appeal for farmers may be weakened by a growing sense that the party has become Dublin-centric
Gleeson claims plug-in electric cars are the only way to meet Paris targets on road transport
Commissioner’s comments are a boost for American exporters of LNG as environmentalists protest about importing ‘fracked’ gas
Green Party research finds up to 117% increase in NO2 levels during school year, as evidence mounts of dangerous health effects of traffic-related pollution
Boss of Danish solar investment firm says Irish market attractive due to demand for renewable energy and a stable investment environment
Auction result suggests carbon pricing is making coal-fired generation uncompetitive
Government yet to decide if hybrid vehicles will be included in planned ban of new fossil fuel vehicles in 2030
Climate change sceptics say most of the world’s scientists depend on government funding and have tailored their research to fit a narrative. But how much of the sceptics’ own research is peer-reviewed – and who’s backing them?
Climate legislation would also set five-year carbon budgets for a number of sectors
Emissions rules, kerosene tax, biofuel mandates and passengers’ environmental concerns will all have an impact on the sector in 2020
Documents released under FOI reveal that the minister asked his officials to investigate ‘property rights’ of exploration companies last October
It is a tragic but inescapable irony that one of the world’s leading exporters of fossil fuels, Australia, is experiencing the most extreme effects of global warming
Top lender pursues eco-friendly investments, while making sure rest of its portfolios are not environmentally damaging