Environment Ireland Conference 2019

Behind This Week’s Heatwave Forecast: The Monitoring Network That Makes It Possible Met Éireann has issued a nationwide weather advisory for a prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather, running from Wednesday into early next week. Temperatures are expected to widely exceed 25°C, potentially reaching the high 20s or

Why local authorities need flow data, not just water levels   Water is shifting from a resource to a managed asset. Population growth, climate pressure, and rising industrial and agricultural extraction are putting watercourses under strain – and local authorities are increasingly expected to govern, report on, and answer for

The Role of Environmental Monitoring in Achieving Ireland’s 2030 Climate Goals   While often criticised at home, Ireland’s 2030 climate target is among the most ambitious in Europe.  Under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, the State is legally bound to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by