Hidden hoards of critical raw materials are gathering dust in Irish cupboards and drawers – The Irish Times
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An energy reset is happening around the world
It is not a case of abandoning energy transition, but more a case of balancing it with harsh…
Binman urges everyone to do 2-second test before throwing wrapping paper away
It can be confusing to know whether you can recycle wrapping paper – but thankfully a bin man…
Here’s the exact amount of CO₂ we need to remove to avoid climate disaster
Cutting carbon dioxide emissions to slow global warming has become an undeniable necessity — but it’s not the…
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight…
‘We’re focused on containing it’
A region on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island is facing the challenge of a fast-spreading…
Unlike Delhi, Punjab’s air quality remains moderate, likely to improve further
Punjab’s air quality index continues to be in the moderate category as compared to the near-severe category in…
What can I do with my Christmas tree after the festive period?
In Bristol, the city’s waste company has said trees must be no taller than 2m if they are…
Why did India face climate disasters on 99% of days in 2025? Know what’s next
Imagine waking up every day to news of a natural calamity hitting cities, a heatwave scorching farmlands, a…
Country diary: A rare giant in the quiet of the wood | Environment
On a bright winter’s day, I stand at the centre of a ring of multi‑stemmed small-leaved limes. Their…
Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025 | Climate crisis
Extremes of weather have pushed nature to its limits in 2025, putting wildlife, plants and landscapes under severe…
Run for your lungs: Thai clean-air crusaders are making pollution a political issue this election
BANGKOK, Dec 29 — A finance specialist who struggled after running in smog and a doctor who fears…