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Dublin: 15 °C Wednesday 19 June, 2013

Environment - Monday 26 November, 2012

Doha talks hope to agree follow-up to Kyoto emissions deal

The Kyoto protocol – the only binding international deal on emissions – begins to expire this year, with no successor in place.

Environment - Sunday 25 November, 2012

These islands are first to be powered by solar energy alone

Tokelau islands in the Pacific have population of 1,500 and were using 2,000 barrels of diesel a year to power generators.

Environment - Thursday 22 November, 2012

Report says climate change impacting negatively on human health

The report also says health problems and deaths related to climate change are likely to increase in the future.

Environment - Monday 19 November, 2012

Handlers say Hobbit production company responsible for 27 animal deaths

Wranglers say animals used to make Peter Jackson’s new trilogy were kept at farms with sinkholes and other ‘death traps’.

Environment - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

Could Arabica coffee soon be extinct?

Large-scale deforestation and climate change are putting the wild Arabica coffee bean at risk of potential extinction, say experts.

Environment - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

New Zealand beaching proves rarest of whales exists

The spade-toothed beaked whale is so rare that nobody has seen one alive.

Environment - Sunday 21 October, 2012

Poll: Germans support abandoning nuclear power, despite extra cost

The government is increasing a surcharge on electricity bills to fund the development of alternative energy.

Environment - Saturday 20 October, 2012

Dublin one of eight nominees for European Green Capital Award

Ireland’s capital is one of eight cities which have been nominated for an international honour for urban sustainability.

Environment - Saturday 6 October, 2012

Why we should be concerned about oil drilling in the Arctic

A land grab for oil and gas reserves is happening in the Arctic states – but the scenario of an oil leak there could be catastrophic for everyone.

Environment - Friday 5 October, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of owls from around the world Friday Slideshow

Environment - Tuesday 2 October, 2012

Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral since 1985 – study

A comprehensive new study shows that an area equating to more than twice the size of Wales has been lost in coral cover over the past 27 years.

Environment - Sunday 30 September, 2012

In pics: Australian designs tsunami ‘survival pod’ Survival This post contains images

In pics: Australian designs tsunami ‘survival pod’

Up to four people can stay in watertight craft for two and a half hours should the natural disaster strike.

Environment - Wednesday 12 September, 2012

From Business ETC Temple Bar’s giant ‘umbrellas’ wins award Umbrella-ella-ella This post contains images

Temple Bar’s giant ‘umbrellas’ wins award

The canopies – which allow Meeting House Square to be used hail, rain or shine – won innovation gong at Dublin Neighbourhood competition.

Environment - Monday 10 September, 2012

Abbeyshrule in Longford is Ireland’s tidiest place

Plus, the rest of the winners from this year’s SuperValu TidyTowns Awards.

Environment - Sunday 9 September, 2012

23 stunning photos of an ideal Ireland In Pics This post contains images

23 stunning photos of an ideal Ireland

Tourism Ireland has found Ireland in its best light – doesn’t it look gorgeous?

Environment - Friday 7 September, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of turtles from around the world Friday Fun

It’s Friday so here’s a slideshow of turtles from around the world

Sure, isn’t it what Fridays were made for?

Environment - Monday 6 August, 2012

Women and children first? Not anymore says shipwreck study

A study into shipwrecks over the years shows that when it comes to survival it is every man for himself.

Environment - Wednesday 25 July, 2012

Greenland ice sheet surface melts at extreme rate

Data shows 97 per cent of the ice sheet melted by 12 July.

Environment - Tuesday 24 July, 2012

From The Daily Edge VIDEO: Cute clip of the day – dolphins having a chat Dolphin Chat This post contains videos

VIDEO: Cute clip of the day – dolphins having a chat

What exactly were they nattering about?

Environment - Wednesday 18 July, 2012

Swap bolognaise beef for beans to help the world’s poor, says Oxfam

Oxfam Ireland says using beans as a substitute for meat once a week can help to save energy and restore the food balance.

Environment - Thursday 12 July, 2012

From The Daily Edge This is July? Pic of The Day Pic Of The Day

Environment - Wednesday 11 July, 2012

Electric cars can now be powered up at Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport Authority has installed new charging points in its Terminal 2 car park.

Environment - Tuesday 26 June, 2012

From The Daily Edge Work on Greek subway system uncovers 2,500-year-old road Greece

Work on Greek subway system uncovers 2,500-year-old road

The subway system in Thessaloniki is already four years behind schedule – and not just because of funding problems.

Environment - Monday 18 June, 2012

Column: Dragging heels on climate change hurts the poor

The changing patterns of climate and other factors have caused chaos in the developing world, writes Concern’s CEO Tom Arnold. This week’s Earth Summit is a chance to prioritise solutions.

Environment - Friday 15 June, 2012

From The Daily Edge In photos: big cats enjoying a bath Wildlife This post contains images

In photos: big cats enjoying a bath

Siberian tigers take a break from the heat with a cooling dip at Chinese zoo.

Environment - Sunday 10 June, 2012

7 stunning natural wonders you really should see Geology Rocks This post contains images

7 stunning natural wonders you really should see

The Giant’s Causeway was rightly spotlighted in this week’s Olympic torch relay – after you’ve visited the Antrim phenomenon, you should consider saving up to see one of these magical sites…

Environment - Thursday 7 June, 2012

Orca whales filmed off Donegal coast Killer Whales This post contains videos

Orca whales filmed off Donegal coast

The pod of orca whales spotted off Donegal yesterday are thought to be visitors from the Scottish coast.

Environment - Tuesday 29 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Lucky cow gets a full spinal massage Laughing Cow This post contains videos

Lucky cow gets a full spinal massage

Massages, concerts and water beds are the latest innovations to hit the dairy industry. For the cows… not the farmers.

From The Daily Edge UK has a ‘plan bee’ to re-introduce extinct species I'll Bee Back

UK has a ‘plan bee’ to re-introduce extinct species

Bees from Sweden to be released into British countryside as Irish centre warns that some Irish bee species under threat…

Environment - Thursday 24 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge LA bans plastic… bags not surgery PLASTI-TAX

LA bans plastic… bags not surgery

Ten years after Ireland issued a plastic bag tax, the land of plastic fantastics plans to phase them out.

Environment - Friday 18 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday, so here’s some anteaters from around the world Anteater Friday This post contains images

Environment - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Environment - Monday 14 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Electric cars get a vintage twist… She's Electric

Electric cars get a vintage twist…

The newest electic car harks back to the Del Boy years, no? We still like it though.

Environment - Friday 11 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of baby polar bears from around the world Polar Bear Friday This post contains images
From The Daily Edge More new arrivals at Dublin Zoo…this time it’s two Asian lion cubs Cuteness

Teenagers sue US government over global warming

Young plaintiffs argue that climate change decisions will affect their generation.

Environment - Friday 4 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of animals in cups from around the world Animal Cup Friday This post contains images

It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of animals in cups from around the world

Cute animals in cups and a Bank Holiday weekend? Don’t mind if I do…

Environment - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Koalas listed as ‘vulnerable’ in parts of Australia Koalas This post contains images

Koalas listed as ‘vulnerable’ in parts of Australia

Environment minister says koala populations are threatened by loss of habitat, urban expansion, dogs and disease.

Environment - Saturday 28 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge What the frack? Music video explains what fracking is all about What The Frack? This post contains videos

What the frack? Music video explains what fracking is all about

Watch this fracking hip video about the controversial drilling technique…

Environment - Friday 27 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge It’s Friday, so here’s a slideshow of gerbils from around the world Gerbil Friday This post contains images