SEAI: Energy emissions down by almost 8% in 2023
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector dropped by almost 8% in 2023, a record rate of reduction, the SEAI has said.
Aston Martin Launches V-12 Engine Vanquish Halo
Aston Martin launched the Vanquish, a new car that will top their lineup in price, power and prestige, at the Venetian Lagoon during the Venice International Film Festival. Chairman Lawrence…
2023 was a record year for green electricity generation in Ireland
There was some good news about renewable energy in 2023 because it was a record year for green electricity generation. But there was also bad news because ...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen aims for gender parity in commissioner posts. But it’s raining men
The European Union is trying to get a semblance of gender parity in its new executive Commission. Instead, the member states have put forward mostly men to fill the 27…
Data centres drive electricity demand increase as emissions fall too slowly to hit climate goals
Data centres are placing a significant demand on Ireland’s energy supply, a new report shows.
Russia signals its official stance on using nuclear weapons is about to change, accusing the West of ‘escalation’
Russia has again hinted that it is making changes to its official policy on the use of nuclear weapons, as Ukraine's incursion into the Kursk region continues.
If electric vehicles are the future, additional State support is required
Sales of electric vehicles are plunging and that must be reversed
A decision on a major policy shift on marijuana won’t come until after the presidential election
A decision on whether to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. won’t come until after the November presidential election.
10-year-old boy in custody after allegedly killing former Louisiana mayor and his daughter
Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and Keisha Miles, 31, were found dead Sunday morning after officers were dispatched to Cornelius' home in the city of Minden.
Pope, 87, Embarks on ‘Physical Test’ in Grueling Asia Tour
The 11-day trip, a signal that Francis does not intend to slow down, requires nearly 45 hours of air travel and meetings in tropical climates.
Cian Tracey: How Ireland can learn from South Africa’s clever lineout innovations
By yesterday afternoon, the Ireland coaches will have had access to every professional rugby match that took place the previous weekend.