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Humpback Whales hunt for shoals of fish off the coast of Co Cork. Photograph: Alan Betson

Concern over impact of sonar on whales as Russia plans naval exercises

Drills to take place off Irish coast pose threat to rare marine species, says Minister

Women were found to be most concerned and most likely to change behaviour, though there was no differences on level of knowledge based on gender or age. Photograph: iStock

Effective climate action requires more than just education, says Prof Pete Lunn

Behavioural science can deliver beyond ‘nudges’ in right direction

The study also found that while some of the public’s basic knowledge on climate change is good, gaps remain on more complex aspect. Photograph: iStock

3:21 Higher support for carbon tax after 10-minute exposure to facts, ESRI finds

Those believing charges would prompt climate action rose 25% after online quiz

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan: traffic ban had been ‘transformative’ for the town. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Group wants Malahide reopened to traffic as Covid restrictions lifted

Council says it has secured funding for permanent pedestrianisation of New Street

Nearly €30 million will be used to replace and upgrade “first generation cycle and walking facilities”. Photograph: Getty Images

Dublin receives lion’s share of State’s €300m cycling and walking funding

Vital we do not allow return to traffic gridlock, Minister for Transport says

A widened footpath on Capel Street last summer ahead of pedestrianisation trials at weekends. Photograph: Alan Betson

2:59 Civic plaza may stop Capel Street pedestrianisation

Liffey Street plaza plans likely to prevent full pedestrianisation of northside street

Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland: The policy change aims to encourage “high-standard, long-term, secure and sustainable housing”. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

2:08 Dublin City Council to curb build-to-rent and small apartment developments

Under new capital city development plan complexes must include apartments for sale

Magpie – does it sleep in a tree?

Where do magpies sleep? Readers’ nature queries

Eanna Ní Lamhna on a turnstone bird, a curious skeleton and dead man’s fingers

Booterstown wetlands: The European Commission welcomes terrestrial designation of special protection areas for birds but notes “there is significant work to be done to protect terrestrial birds in practice”.

EU official castigates Government over environmental court costs

European Commission says it will not ignore issues of public access to justice in Ireland

Cliona Kimber: ‘Despite this vast body of law the environment is still routinely destroyed and despoiled.’

Urgent need for dedicated environment court in Ireland, symposium told

Non-reporting of environmental damage ‘mirrored by culture of non-enforcement’

Computer-generated image of metro for Dublin

2:50 Italian ambassador concerned by Dublin MetroLink delay

Dublin should follow example of Rome, Paolo Serpi says

“The rationale for restricting access of domesticated animals to beaches is that among the most common hazards in bathing waters are microbial pathogens introduced by faecal contamination from humans and animals,” says Ian Diamond, An Taisce’s coastal awards manager.

3:09 Blue flag beaches must be kept dog-free, An Taisce says

Local authorities advised of international health and safety standards on bathing areas

A long anticipated report from a Working Group on the Use of Peat Moss in the Horticultural Industry was published on Monday. Photograph: iStock

Companies could soon close unless way is cleared for limited peat extraction - claim

‘If no other action happens we will have mushroom companies in Monaghan closing down in three to six months,’ says senator

Irish Water has appealed to homes and businesses to conserve water over the coming months. Photograph: Irish Water

Irish Water urges homeowners to prepare for freezing weather

Utility asks customers to take steps to conserve water and avoid high volume of burst pipes

Leucistic blackbird

I spotted this leucistic blackbird outside Cork City. Readers’ nature queries

Éanna Ní Lamhna on the 2-spot ladybird, pine martens and the moth chrysalis

Image of a black foetus by Chidiebere Ibe: A recent study of medical illustrations showed that only 4.5 per cent depicted non-white skin

How has default example of white men affected medicine?

Medical illustratrations by Chidiebere Ibe went viral for depicting black bodies

A fog weather warning has been issued for Leinster and Munster. File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

Fog warning issued for Leinster and Munster amid fears of ‘hazardous’ driving conditions

Met Éireann issues status yellow alert as dense fog expected from Wednesday night

The red squirrel has disappeared from many forests as a result of competition and disease spread by the greys. Photograph: Joe Kilroy

3:28 Red squirrels’ battle for survival hindered by non-native conifers

Native predators and woodlands ensure biodiversity that enable red squirrels to thrive

Churchgoers at the Howth Presbyterian Church say Fingal County Council’s plans to install bollards will prevent people attending the church. Photograph: Alan Betson

Right to worship collides with the right to cycle

Plans to install bollards on segregated cycle lane ‘very distressing’, says church minister

Despite a legacy of poor planning and stagnation, Irish cities have an opportunity to return to their '15-minute' roots. Photograph: iStock

Oslo on Lee? Five Irish cities where 15-minute living could happen now

Is it outlandish to think Dublin could soon become more like Copenhagen?

Dublin City Council plans to install speed ramps on Strand Road after an analysis found that some 1,800 lorries and cars broke the 50km/h speed limit daily. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell

2:36 HGV ban for Strand Road in Dublin suburb Sandymount

No lorries using the road had permits, according to Dublin City Council

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