Monkeys sometimes have ‘pets’ like humans
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Investigation after ‘uncontrolled release’ at wastewater plant in North Cork
Uisce Éireann has confirmed an “uncontrolled release” from a wastewater treatment plant in North Cork, following claims that…
Japan’s earthquake death toll could have been far higher. Here is why it was not – The Irish Times
Tuesday’s powerful earthquake in Japan caused widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing and transport disrupted. Rescue efforts are still…
Europe’s heating climate sparks ‘major intensification’ of fires: Report | Climate News
Climate change has helped southern Europe’s likelihood of wildfires double since 1981, say researchers. Published On 30 Jul…
Wexford Businessman Says He Was Threatened After Reporting Illegal Dumping
A Wexford businessman says he was threatened after reporting an alleged illegal dumping incident at one of his…
Climate benefit and ecological cost trade-offs for ocean iron fertilization
Buesseler, K. O. Next steps for assessing ocean iron fertilization for marine carbon dioxide removal. Front. Clim. 6,…
Canada’s infrastructure projects could damage Pacific salmon habitats
The Canadian government is proposing sweeping changes to accelerate industrial development and reduce environmental oversight. These proposed legislative,…
‘Alert! Get out!’ – Irish family flees French wildfire
“It’s like you’re fleeing this invisible force that’s coming towards you.” That’s how Irish man James Halford describes…
‘This year, everyone is talking about what plants are surviving the drought and which aren’t’ – The Irish Times
“Gardens are so relaxing, but the only garden you never sit in is your own because you’re always…
“Honestly, truly beyond belief…” It was a humongous 7 miles long, 5 miles wide and made up of a staggering 100,000 individuals…Â
When several dolphin pods join together, it’s known as a super pod. These can have hundreds or even…
Europe burns: a visual guide to the wildfires | Wildfires
The hellish infernos that have torn through parts of France and Spain have caused deaths, the evacuation of…
EPA warns of drinking water contamination risk
The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that thousands of people could be drinking water from private supplies that…