Environment

Come on in, the water’s lovely – or is it? Swimmers in doubt over beach quality

‘Sobering’ emissions figures a ‘kick in the backside’ for coalition

Tougher emissions cuts loom as new report says climate actions fall ‘well short’ of target

Richard Curran: Scorching European summers will present new tourism opportunities for Ireland, if we take them

Farming’s emissions ‘out of step’ with contribution to jobs and economy

Energy experts warn against relying on LNG facility for gas security

Locals raise concerns over proposal to reopen mine that collapsed beneath Monaghan GAA club

Jim Skea wants to be ‘nudger in chief’ if he wins top climate post in IPCC vote

Now we can harvest electricity: US scientists create clean energy out of thin air

Fearghal O’Connor: Ryanair’s huge numbers show the size of aviation’s climate problem

How young inventor’s anger at microplastics in waters of west Cork led to innovation that’s up for EU-wide award

Investment in solar to overtake oil exploration this year, International Energy Agency says

Eamon Ryan hits out at ‘scaremongering’ by opponents of nature law

Irish air quality falls as fossil fuel burning and cattle numbers increase

Commissioner criticises state bodies and councils for failures to disclose information on environment

UN pressured to oust Emirati climate chief from his post by US and EU politicians

First osprey chicks to return to Ireland this summer – 150 years after species became extinct here

Restoring nature, saving the city: how 60,000 trees can kickstart a beauty spot’s revival and stop urban flooding

€2bn in government spending may have negative impact on environment, says report

Green light for vending machines that give cash for old cans and bottles

50 year old mystery over father’s second disappearance solved after news article: ‘We thought we would never find out’

‘Curtains for fraudsters’: new personal injury rules to make it harder for con artists to make false claims

‘People say they won’t work for the weekend. They’ll wait until the weather changes’ – restaurateurs tell of staff shortage crisis

The Indo Daily: Children of the Troubles – ‘My father was murdered in front of me when I was ten’

Ask Allison: ‘Since I switched to part-time work, my husband has been hoarding his cash while I struggle. I feel so betrayed’

Putin’s army chiefs claim ‘250 Ukrainian soldiers killed’ as Ukraine launch major offensive

Love Island’s Olivia Attwood marries footballer Bradley Dack in €35,000 dress

Ireland facing an agricultural drought by the end of the week

Holly Willoughby’s new This Morning co-host announced as return speculation ends

Duke of Sussex due at High Court for his claim against Mirror publisher