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Transport Dept becomes first in Irish Govt to receive cycle friendly employer status

The Department of Transport has received recognition as an EU-certified gold standard Cycle Friendly Employer (CFE). It's the first Department in the Irish government to receive an award from the CFE project - an EU-wide platform for evaluation and ...

13 Apr 2022 at 17:20

Local News

Donegal farmers encouraged to attend this week's BISS clinics

Donegal farmers are being encouraged to attend the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) clinics by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. BISS farmer clinics will take place in Unit 10, Spraoi agus Spórt, ...

25 Mar 2024 at 20:01

Business

New online repair directory Repairmystuff.ie to support communities in Donegal

For many, purchasing a new PC or washing machine when an old one breaks is the norm. However, repairing and reusing old goods is usually a cheaper and most certainly a more environmentally friendly option. Repairmystuff.ie is Ireland’s leading ...

09 Mar 2022 at 21:02

Business

Irish businesses urged to prepare now for new EU corporate sustainability reporting standards

Businesses across Ireland have been urged to begin preparing for new EU corporate sustainability reporting responsibilities which are due to come into effect from January 2024, according to leading environmental governance expert, Dr Diarmuid ...

21 Jul 2022 at 10:52

Northern Ireland

Subsea electricity links between UK and Europe approved

A swathe of subsea power lines between Britain, Ireland and other European countries that will carry enough electricity to power millions of homes have been given the green light. Energy regulator Ofgem approved three cables linking Britain ...

12 Nov 2024 at 15:11

National News

Eco-holidaymaker dodges planes and hotel comforts and packs plastic tubs in sub-10kg luggage to reduce carbon footprint

A travel lover who has visited more than 40 countries uses “clever hacks” to reduce her carbon footprint, from packing less than 10kg to taking plastic food containers so she can have “leftovers for brekkie” and asking hotels ahead of her ...

20 Sept 2023 at 11:12

Inishowen

Could you contribute to Culdaff's sustainability?

Culdaff Development Association is hosting Culdaff and Our Environment Workshop, an event to allow the community to play an active role in managing the village environment. Hosted in collaboration with the Culdaff Tidy Towns group, ...

16 Feb 2024 at 13:11

Warning over potential 27 billion euro climate bill

National News

Cost of Ireland missing emissions targets could reach staggering €27bn, watchdog warns

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering 27 billion euros, according to a new report. The alarming figure comes under a worst-case projection under which Ireland does not implement any ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:37

National News

New survey reveals 4 in 5 Irish businesses doubtful about meeting carbon targets

Four in five Irish businesses are doubtful about meeting carbon neutral targets by 2030, according to the latest State of Sustainability report by Ernst and Young (EY). Ireland has committed to a legally binding target of ...

22 Apr 2022 at 11:05

National News

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’

The Taoiseach has described a damning report which sets out the potential costs of missing legally binding climate targets as “highly speculative and uncertain”. Micheal Martin also hit back at accusations that the ...

04 Mar 2025 at 16:08

National News

Solar-powered pub uses renewable energy to beat cost-of-living crisis

An eco-friendly Irish pub powered by solar panels is reaping the rewards of renewable energy amid the inflation crisis. While other hospitality businesses are being hit with soaring electricity bills, the Old Oak ...

23 Dec 2022 at 11:24

National News

Shoppers urged to recycle electronics over busy season

Almost half of Ireland’s small electronics are bought in November and December – but only one in three are coming back for recycling, new data shows. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland ...

26 Nov 2024 at 11:57

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