Environmental Protection
Are carbon removal methods the key to tackling climate change?
Carbon offsetting involves removing an equivalent amount of carbon from the atmosphere as we put into it.
Deforestation drives decreases in rainfall across the tropics
Tropical forests rely on moisture to survive and remaining areas of forest will be impacted by a drier climate.
Landmark High Seas Treaty set to protect marine ecosystems
The High Seas Treaty will ensure 30% of the world’s oceans are protected areas and more funding supports marine conservation.
Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests. Here’s how to bring them back
Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest.
Woodland ants play a key role in helping forests regenerate
Photo: Pixabay/SandeepHanda Ants scampering around in woodlands remain largely invisible to the casual observer, yet that does not mean their actions on the forest floor truly go unnoticed. They are manifested in a dazzling array of wildflowers in spring with
How blockchain technology can make fishing more sustainable
Studies show one-fifth of all wild-caught fish are caught illegally and 90% of fish supplies have been overharvested.