Europe News
New Study Finds a Hidden Threat to Europe’s Wildlife Populations
A biodiversity assessment reports a 73% decline in monitored wildlife populations over 50 years, while conservation successes offer…
Environmental Policy
Breaking News
Breaking News: Irish Public Divided Over Deposit Return Scheme, Poll Finds
A new poll suggests Irish public opinion remains divided over the Deposit Return Scheme, including bottle and can…
Breaking News
Breaking News Ireland: Bulk Deposit Return Machines Set to Change How Shoppers Recycle
Bulk deposit return machines could make recycling easier for Irish households, clubs, schools and businesses handling large collections.
Europe News
Brussels Climate March Draws Tens of Thousands Ahead of COP31
Tens of thousands marched in Brussels demanding stronger climate action ahead of COP31, with campaigners urging the EU…
Breaking News
Breaking News: Dublin City Council Plans February 2027 Bin Bag Ban in Dublin 7
Dublin City Council plans to introduce a bin bag ban in Dublin 7 from February 2027 after delaying…
Govt Press Release
Angling Advisory Group: Ireland Strengthens Inland Fisheries Engagement
Ireland’s Angling Advisory Group brings national angling bodies together to support inland fisheries policy, governance and sector development.
Govt Press Release
Offshore Renewable Energy: Ireland Advances South Coast Maritime Plan
Ireland advances its first marine spatial plan for offshore renewable energy, covering four south coast areas, environmental safeguards…
Europe News
US wildlife protections face major change under new Endangered Species Act guidance
US wildlife protections may be weakened after new guidance narrows how accidental harm to endangered species is treated…
Govt Press Release
COP17: Ireland Leads EU Talks on Drought and Land Degradation in Mongolia
Ireland coordinated EU negotiations at COP17 in Mongolia, helping secure a UNCCD budget agreement and advance international drought…
Europe News
Why beavers are gaining attention as a natural defence against wildfires in Europe
Beavers are emerging in EU news as a possible natural tool to slow wildfires by restoring wetlands and…
Europe News
Europe News: Emergency farm law adopted as France allows conditional return of two pesticides
France adopts an emergency farm law allowing possible conditional use of two controversial pesticides, triggering political and environmental…
Europe News
Europe News: Western Europe Sees Hottest June Ever Recorded, EU Climate Monitor Warns
Western Europe has recorded its hottest June ever, raising major climate concerns across the region and implications for…
Govt Press Release
Single-Use Vapes Bill: Ministers for Health pass ban through both Houses of the Oireachtas
Ireland’s Single-Use Vapes Bill has passed both Houses of the Oireachtas, moving the disposable vape ban one step…
Positive Digest
Two Global Wins Show How Fast Smart Policy Can Change Lives
Colombia bans female genital mutilation and US states target PFAS in fashion in a hopeful global policy roundup.