Laws exempting key projects from national climate goals should be followed by moves to curtail environmental screening, says taskforce chief

Hedgehog Conservation Ireland and researchers at University of Galway and Oxford are calling on people to take part in the inaugural Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count.

Hedgehog Conservation Ireland and researchers at University of Galway and Oxford are calling on people to take part in the inaugural Great Big All-Ireland Hedgehog Count.

Philip speaks with farmers Seamus Bradley in Ardclough, Co Kildare and John Keogh in Co Carlow to gauge their understanding. Later, food analyst Sinead Mowlds joined him in studio.

Fipronil Waterway Pollution Europe concerns grow as pet flea treatments contaminate rivers, threatening wildlife and drinking water safety.

YouTube video by Ardclough Biodiversity Group

YouTube video by Ardclough Biodiversity Group

YouTube video by Dave Goulson

The CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.

Speaker line up for Day One of the Kildare Biodiversity Conference 2025.

YouTube video by Dave Goulson

YouTube video by Dave Goulson

YouTube video by Dave Goulson

When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment

The government is lowering the ecological targets on nearly 10% of our rivers and lakes without adequate rationale to justify this. They can do this by designating them as Heavily Modified Water Bodie...