Environment
EA report shows water companies continue to 'underperform'
The Environment Agency has said its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies shows...
EPA
N.Ireland
First methane inhibitor approved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a feed additive to reduce methane emissions in livestock. Dutch State Mines...
Arable
US EPA glyphosate ruling: ‘No risks to public health’
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it “continues to find that there are no risks to public...
Environment
Corncrake may become no more than a memory if habitat degradation continues
Species such as the Corncrake, the Curlew and the Freshwater Pearl Mussel may become no more than a memory if...
Environment
Increase in the number of pesticides present in public water supplies
The number of public water supplies affected by pesticides that was noted in 2014 continued to increase last year, according...
Environment
Greenhouse Gas emissions from agriculture actually fell last year (but it's still by far the biggest)
Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture decreased last year, according to latest research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It released...
Environment
30% of private wells are contaminated with E.coli - EPA
It is estimated that 30% of private wells in Ireland are contaminated by E. coli arising from animal or human...
Environment
'Significant effort needed to meet emissions reduction targets'
A significant effort will be needed for Ireland to meet its EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and to become...
Environment
48% of septic tanks fail inspections, mainly due to lack of de-sludging
Last year, 48% of household septic tanks inspected by local authorities failed the inspection, more than half due to a lack...
Dairy
Dairy expansion driving agriculture emissions higher - EPA
Emissions from agriculture increased by 0.48 million tonnes (2.6%) in 2013, on the back of increasing dairy numbers. The Environmental...
Environment
'Major challenges to achieve low-carbon future'
Ireland faces considerable challenges in moving to a low-carbon economy, according to figures released today by the Environmental Protection Agency...
Environment
Changes to Nitrate Action Programme explained
The key changes in the Third Nitrate Action Programme (NAP3)were outlined this week by Jack Nolan of the Department of Agriculture, who...
Environment
Report finds ammonia emissions from agriculture constant since 1990s
Ammonia (NH3) emissions have stayed reasonably constant since 1990, noted Dr Eimear Cotter, senior manager of the Environmental Protection Agency...
Agri-Business
Ammonia leak probe under way at Kepak
Kepak is investigating a minor leak of ammonia at its largest meat processing plants in the country. The incident occurred...
Environment
Climate change is having an impact in a wetter, warmer Ireland
The findings from five Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research projects on climate change, published this week, examine the impacts of...
Environment
Clean water key for agri-food industry, EPA
Protecting the environmental resources we already have, including our water resources, will be a priority for the Environmental Protection Agency...
Environment
Seven heatwaves the past 30 years
Ireland has experienced seven heatwaves in the past 30 years and latest research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says...
