EU Secures 21 Airline Pledges to End Misleading Environmental Claims

Twenty-one carriers agree to overhaul green marketing practices following consumer watchdog scrutiny. šŸŒ Airlines Commit to Transparency The European Commission, working with the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network, has secured commitments from 21 European airlines to revise their environmental marketing practices. The move follows investigations that found many claims could mislead passengers about the climate […]

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EU rallies a global call for gender equality and inclusive climate action at COP30

Building on the EU’s leadership at COP29, the statement recognises that women and girls often face the greatest climate risks, while also being powerful agents of change driving innovative and resilient climate solutions. Towards a stronger Gender Action Plan The statement calls for the adoption at COP30 of an ambitious and action-oriented Gender Action Plan […]

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Picker Pals Expands to 966 Classrooms Nationwide with €380,000 Funding Boost

Ministers O’Brien and Dillon announce expansion of Ireland’s flagship litter‑picking education programme, empowering over 24,000 children and their families. šŸŒ National Rollout of Picker Pals Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State Alan Dillon TD have confirmed nearly €380,000 in funding for the Picker Pals Programme, extending its […]

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Minister Heydon Confirms €147 Million in Advance Payments to ACRES Farmers

Nearly 34,000 participants benefit as Ireland’s flagship agri‑environment scheme strengthens its climate and biodiversity goals. šŸ’¶ Payments Begin for Tranche 1 Farmers Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon TD has announced that advance payments under the Agri‑Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) have commenced. A total of €146.94 million is being issued this […]

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€50 million boost for game-changing climate adaptation innovations | News

News ItemCreated 10 Nov 2025Published 10 Nov 2025Modified 10 Nov 2025 TheĀ European Innovation Council (EIC)Ā and theĀ EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate ChangeĀ are joining forces to accelerate breakthrough climate resilience solutions across Europe. A total of €50 million – including €25 million contributed by the Mission – has been earmarked under theĀ EIC AcceleratorĀ to supportĀ a dozen pioneering start-ups and SMEsĀ developing deep-tech […]

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Tuath Housing Springville House Redevelopment Wins ā€˜City Living’ Award in Cork

Tuath Housing’s retrofit project delivers 31 sustainable homes for older residents while advancing Ireland’s climate goals. šŸ† Award Recognition The Springville House redevelopment has been honoured with the ā€˜City Living’ category award at Cork’s Better Buildings Awards 2025, praised for its innovation in sustainable housing and urban regeneration. šŸ  From Offices to Homes Led by […]

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Brazil Unveils $125B Forest Fund to Curb Deforestation: ā€œTropical Forests Foreverā€ secures $5.5B in pledges.

Brazil Launches $125 Billion Global Forest Fund to Combat Deforestationā€œTropical Forests Foreverā€ initiative secures $5.5 billion in pledges, including $3 billion from Norway, with performance-based payments to over 70 nations. Brazil – November 7, 2025 — Brazil has unveiled the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a landmark climate finance initiative designed to pay countries for preserving […]

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5 things you should know about the COP30 UN Climate Conference

You’ve probably heard of COP – the big climate conference that takes place every year. Sometimes it makes headlines for breakthrough deals or new pledges to boost climate action, sometimes for controversies or worries about slow progress. Beyond the media reactions, what is COP really all about? The COP (Conference of the Parties) is a […]

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EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall Visits Ireland on Ongoing Crucial Talks on Nitrates Derogation

Minister Heydon hosts high-level engagements to showcase Ireland’s water quality efforts and bioeconomy innovation. Dublin, Ireland – November 7, 2025 — European Commissioner for the Environment, Jessika Roswall, visited Ireland today at the invitation of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, as part of ongoing efforts to secure a continuation of […]

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Is there a general response of biodiversity to elevated CO2 and nitrogen across spatial scales? |

Ethan E. Butler, Peter B. Reich, Neha Mohanbabu, and Forest Isbell from the University of Minnesota, USA, Zhong Wang from the Wuhan University inChina, and Xiujuan Qiao from the Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, discuss their article: Elevated CO2 and enriched nitrogen proportionally decrease species richness most at small spatial scales in a […]

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