DNA from escaped stocks could be a damaging evolutionary force, scientists say

Law to give Minister powers to directly approve facility passed by Government last week

Energy charity seeks national policy on using surplus wind energy to power low-income homes

Local authority aims to half water use on streets while hosepipe ban remains in place

‘Urban heat island’ effect means cities are often several degrees hotter than surrounding areas

Findings challenge long-held view that people can only focus on one speaker at a time

Just Transition Commission says practices must change but farmers must be supported

Local residents call for better communication after anxious night with concerns over potential toxin release

Recommended approach will be ready in September, Oireachtas climate committee hears

Uisce Éireann has flow meters that can help identify suspiciously high usage of water

Uisce Éireann warns of dwindling supplies with Dublin, south Tipperary and areas of Wicklow and Kildare among locations affected

From a lack of cool spaces to the push for more energy efficient homes, Ireland has no clear plan to cope with a warming world

Large congregations of jellyfish are normal, marine biologist says, despite social media buzz

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Forthcoming legislation will increase ocean border security and see development of pilot European drone fleet