European Environment Agency

Focus intensifies on impact of tiny plastics on human body

Irish researchers helping international effort to close knowledge gap

Increasing noise pollution in Irish urban areas highlighted by EPA

Local authorities ‘must take a stronger role in curbing noise’ adversely affecting health and sleep

The Irish Times view on air pollution: ban all smoky fuels

The ongoing death toll and the cost of pollution to the Irish economy of an estimated €2 billion a year would appear to justify a complete ban

Unfinished business: The case for a nationwide smoky fuel ban

Focus on coal overlooks fact peat and wood also release dangerous microscopic particles

Greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2.5% during first months of pandemic

Diesel and petrol consumption fell as transport restrictions took hold, report shows

Air pollution rises again in Europe’s cities as lockdowns ease

Paris, Brussels and Milan all experience significant rises in nitrogen dioxide, data shows

Quality of Ireland’s bathing water below EU average, environment agency finds

Ireland has third highest share of ‘poor’ waters in EU

Coronavirus: Lockdown leads to drop in car pollution and CO2 emissions

Ireland could save 3 million tonnes of carbon this year as commuters cut car journeys

Air pollution from cars worsens Covid-19 effects, claims Italian researchers

Virus may be attaching itself to airborne particles from exhaust fumes

Irish Times view on the Madrid climate conference

Time for the rich world to step up

Can Copenhagen become the world's first carbon-neutral capital?

The Danish capital has 375km of cycle lanes, extensive metro and wind-powered electricity

Ireland needs to follow clear pathway to reach low-carbon goals

Report on Europe’s environment shows that Ireland performs poorly on emissions

Europe is at an environmental tipping point, says report

EU agency predicts Europe will not achieve its 2030 environmental goals

Sustainable travel: four smart ways to make a positive impact

Inspired by Greta Thunberg? You can take practical steps to limit your environmental impact while travelling

Ireland needs needs more detailed land-use maps

Experts agree that accurate information among best ways to make policy decisions

Weather warnings in place as heavy downpours hit Ireland

Rain comes as Europe is set to experience a potentially record-breaking heatwave

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