Climate and environment

North Cork Creameries adamant it is not connected to Blackwater fish kill

The co-op said that an official from the EPA stated on Thursday 28 August that it was their view that “the fish kill commenced near the Lombardstown area which is 10km downstream" of the facility.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 31 August 2025

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'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

NEWS 22 August 2025

Six research projects receive funding for climate and flood forecasting

Six research projects receive funding for climate and flood forecasting

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 14 August 2025

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

NEWS 7 August 2025

Government robbing nature restoration fund for Dublin metro - INHFA

Government robbing nature restoration fund for Dublin metro - INHFA

Government robbing nature restoration fund for Dublin metro - INHFA

NEWS 1 August 2025

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UCC researchers develop new ammonia sensor

UCC researchers develop new ammonia sensor

The new silicon nanowire sensor developed offers an alternative to current technologies such as spectroscopic techniques which UCC said can be “expensive, bulky, and impractical".

EU 16 July 2025

Website launched to support engagement with nature restoration plan

Website launched to support engagement with nature restoration plan

The website will provide updates on the work of the committee, and publish the details of Leaders’ Forum workshops and public-facing community conversation events.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 July 2025

Fury over peatland appeals

Fury over peatland appeals

The row centres on a contentious Department demand that farmers confirm that land parcels under appeal have never been drained.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Opinion: CAP reform must back local custodianship

Ray Ó Foghlú reflects on the role of the Common Agricultural Policy in the west and how it must support, not displace communities.

OPINION 16 July 2025

New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

New Teagasc study finds rewetting challenges with fen peat

Teagasc has said these results reinforce previous findings which found that there are just approximately 140,000ha of farmed peat grasslands that are effectively drained.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 July 2025

CAP: farm climate grants of up to €200,000 proposed as budget under pressure

CAP: farm climate grants of up to €200,000 proposed as budget under pressure

Although new lump sum payments have been put on the table for farmers' climate transition, the CAP's dedicated budget is under pressure.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 July 2025

1,300 farmers apply to grow catch crops in new project

1,300 farmers apply to grow catch crops in new project

There has been good uptake of the catch crop measure under the Farming for Water pilot project this year.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

As the global conversation around sustainability intensifies, the SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE stands out as a concrete example of how livestock farming can adapt to meet environmental and economic demands.

SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

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