Pollution causes around 725 deaths in Dublin each year, with 144 linked to diesel emissions, study finds
The EPA study based its findings on an analysis of the level of particulate matter (PM2.5) found in the capital.
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The EPA study based its findings on an analysis of the level of particulate matter (PM2.5) found in the capital.
The country’s emissions fell by almost 6% last year.
Noteworthy analysis of EPA data shows that “do not swim” notices are an all too common occurrence at beaches across the country.
Information and statistics on this impact were included in the EPA’s new report on the state of Ireland’s environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency today launched its State of the Environment report.
But the figures also indicate that Ireland is highly unlikely to meet its overall EU targets by the end of this year.
The Environmental Protection Agency is sharply critical of Irish Water in its latest report.
We seemed to be less wasteful with food during lockdown.
Recycling of packaging waste has declined from 70% in 2013 to 64% in 2018.
The EPA’s annual report shows that half of all septic tanks (1,160) failed inspection last year.
This projection, however, entirely depends on the Climate Action Plan 2019 being implemented in full.
The EPA found 99.9% of samples complied with bacterial parameter limits.
95% of bathing waters met or exceeded the minimum required standard.
Approximately 177km of fluid-filled cables remain in service in Ireland.
The past 30 years have seen a sharp decline in the quality of Ireland’s rivers, according to a new report.
Coastal waters had the highest proportion of water bodies in good or high ecological status, according to an EPA report.
Research found that climate science was generally not contested in Irish reporting.
SF6 is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 23,000 times that of carbon dioxide.
The agency confirmed that a blockage was the main reason for last week’s notice.
The audit found Irish Water failed to take samples of treated water during the critical period following the incident.
The notice impacts approximately 600,000 people.
The notice impacts approximately 600,000 people and is expected to stay in place for a number of days.
Limerick Against Pollution said “4,400 objections” were lodged against the plans.
The EPA has seen detections of Cryptosporidium in 25 public water supplies in 2018, up from 17 in 2017
The complaints were outlined in EPA’s industrial and waste licence enforcement report, launched today.
A new report from the Environment Protection Agency looks at indicators of the levels of NO2 in the air in Dublin.
It follows an apparent leak at the plant this week.
New policies are needed if Ireland is to meet carbon emissions targets, the EPA has said.
An RTÉ Investigates programme will look into the pollution.
The classifications are contained in the EPA Bathing Water report for 2018.
Dublin City Council issued the most fines at 1465.
The results are from a new report by the EPA.
The EPA’s Dr Tom Ryan said our health is being put at risk due to the impact on our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
Approximately 366,000 people are affected.
The number of objections from the public “continues to rise”, a spokesperson for the EPA said.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual report for last year found that in general quality of the public drinking supply remained high.
Some Android users were alerted to a possible hazard in the air.
Seven coastal bathing waters have failed to meet the minimum standard.