Ireland’s power generation and industrial greenhouse gas emissions down by seven per cent in 2024 - Apr 4 2025, 12:30 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), today released its preliminary analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
EPA announces funding of €6.6million for targeted new research projects to address environmental, climate and sustainability challenges - Apr 3 2025, 10:00 AM
The EPA today announced research funding of up to €6.6 million for new environmental research. The EPA is inviting proposals from the research community for innovative projects under 29 topics that will contribute to the development and implementation of environmental policies in Ireland.
There has been a welcome reduction in nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024, says EPA - Mar 18 2025, 10:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published early insights into nitrogen levels in rivers in 2024. The Early Insights Nitrogen Indicator 2024 has been developed to provide more timely information on nitrogen levels and is based on monitoring data at 20 major and representative rivers.
Over 400 citizen scientists find low levels of air pollution from traffic across Limerick - Mar 3 2025, 5:00 PM
In October 2024, more than 400 citizen scientists measured levels of the harmful air pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in Limerick’s Metropolitan District area as part of the Clean Air Together Limerick City project. A public event was hosted in Limerick this evening to present the results of the study to the people in Limerick. This large-scale citizen science project was led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with Limerick City and County Council.
EPA has five easy steps for people to reduce food waste and save money - Feb 28 2025, 2:35 PM
Saturday 1st March is National Stop Food Waste Day, and the EPA is calling on people to follow the simple tips in the Stop Food Waste Pocket Guide to help reduce food waste and save money.
EPA announces funding of €14.5m for new research to address climate and environmental challenges - Feb 20 2025, 11:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland, with funding of €14.5 million awarded for 25 new research projects. These innovative, policy-relevant projects will address key knowledge gaps and support the development of vital research capacity in strategically important areas.
2024 was a key year for the EPA in the provision of timely and targeted information on the environment - Feb 4 2025, 11:00 AM
In its Annual Highlights, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showcases its work in addressing environmental challenges across Ireland.