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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 26/03/2024

The EPA is recruiting a Senior Inspector to lead the newly established Water Quantity Enforcement and Reporting Team to cover: Drinking water leakage assessment & enforcement, Water abstractions licence enforcement, and Drinking Water Regulatory reporting. bit.ly/EPAcareers

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

The EPA has developed draft national by-product criteria for greenfield soil and stone. The draft criteria have now been approved by the Board of the Agency and are now notified to the European Commission for a mandatory 3 month consultation (standstill) period. Find out more at: bit.ly/45lpdtg

A digger on a construction site near a housing estate.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

This year the EPA is developing Ireland’s National Climate Change Risk Assessment (NCCRA) which will identify the risks climate change will pose across all sectors and help inform the development of much needed adaptation policy.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

The European Environment Agency newly published European Climate Risk Assessment shows that Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world with the frequency and severity of extreme heat and precipitation events increasing. Read more here: bit.ly/4a9IqRA

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

The EPA hydrology bulletin for February is now available to download. It shows rainfall above the long-term average in most locations and river flows increasing in the south and west. Learn more: ow.ly/Pbja50QS9j5

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is a hazardous & fast-growing waste stream. In 2022, 66,018 tonnes of WEEE were collected for treatment in Ireland, a decrease of 8% from 2021. For more info and the latest data see: bit.ly/2UpMMCK

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

The #ICCA report bit.ly/492AXTV published by the EPA last week highlighted the importance of restoring Wetlands, in order to achieve Ireland's climate goals. It is worth celebrating the benefits these habitats provide on World Wetlands Day. #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2024

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 31/01/2024

Lithium-ion battery use and waste is increasing. The EPA has published Guidance on the Safe Storage of Lithium-Ion Batteries at Waste Handling Facilities (including Civic Amenity Sites and Retailers) to support safe management of these wastes. ow.ly/ifyl50QwoPH

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 26/01/2024

The monthly average river flows for December remained high, with 59% of river flows above the long-term normal for December. Read the EPA’s National Hydrology Bulletin here: bit.ly/3vMHLql

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

The EPA today published Ireland’s first Climate Change Assessment Report. This is the first comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change in Ireland. bit.ly/492AXTV #IrelandsClimateChangeAssessment #IrelandsClimate #ICCA

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

Congratulations to Tomás Markey of St Brogan’s College, Bandon, winner of the EPA Award BTYSE2024 for his project: ‘4-Stage Advancement Towards Direct Air Capture’.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

The EPA has published a request for tender to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement for technical support services to support the delivery of the work Programme for climate adaptation and climate services in the EPA. Find out more: bit.ly/3tWlaqT

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

The EPA is currently recruiting for a number of exciting roles. More information and application forms available here: bit.ly/EPAcareers

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 12/01/2024

EPA's Climate Change in the Irish Mind study bit.ly/3ShotC8 shows Ireland's youth, especially young women, are concerned about climate change. At #BTYS2024 Ireland’s future scientists display the curiosity & determination needed to find solutions to the climate challenge

Two students speak to an EPA staff member pointing to a TV screen displaying a map of Ireland

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

The EPA is recruiting for a Digital Communications Specialist. More info: bit.ly/3NtU5C4

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

Presentations from EPA's National Air Event are now available on out YouTube channel here bit.ly/3NDcFYy with presentations on new developments including air quality forecast (Life Emerald), AEROSOURCE (sources of particulate matter) research findings, Ireland's Clean Air Strategy & CAFE Recast.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

Reject the disposable, fast-fashion approach at this year’s Christmas parties! Re-style the clothes you already own or embrace second-hand or vintage clothing. Style trumps trends every time! #christmas #fashion

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

Táimid ag lorg baill foirne nua! Tá go leor deiseanna againn ar foirne EPA éagsula ar fud na tíre! Táimid ag lorg daoine i mórán réimsí- ag obair in ár oifigí, saotharlainn agus amuigh faoin aer. Féach ar ár bhfolúntais go léir anseo: bit.ly/EPAcareers

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

Is féidir le dó breoslaí soladacha a bheith mar cúis le árdú í leibhéil truaillithe aeir, go háirithe san aimsir fuar seo. Féach ar airquality.ie le haghaidh eolas ar módhanna glana chun do theach a théamh.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

As a last-minute reminder before 🎅 day, please help us spread the word: Ideally all present wrappings would be reusable but, if that's not possible, here's a guide for what to do with the wrappings after they've been ripped off presents!

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 19/12/2023

The EPA is recruiting for a Digital Communications Specialist. More info: bit.ly/3NtU5C4%E2%8...

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

Looking to do something new and exciting in 2023? We have many job opportunities on EPA teams across the country! We’re looking for people across all kinds of fields (and rivers, labs and offices). See all our current vacancies here: bit.ly/EPAcareers

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Burning solid fuels, especially in this cold weather can increase air pollution levels. Remember: the fuels you choose to heat your home have an impact. See airquality.ie for info on heating your home in a cleaner way.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 11/12/2023

The monthly average river flows for November remained high. The number of rain days ranged from 18 to 28 days and average river flows decreased at 59% of river monitoring stations compared to October 2023. Read the EPA’s Hydrology Bulletin here: ow.ly/FYbi50QhuUi

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

Construction waste is the largest waste stream in Ireland. EPA has published new by-product criteria for site-won asphalt which allow road surfacing materials to be reused. These will support producers reduce waste generation. More info here: ow.ly/A9AC50QcQUt

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

As the EPA’s Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Highlights Report 2021 shows, Ireland’s economy remains linear with increasing waste generation & stagnating recycling rates. We must accelerate our transition from a linear economy to a circular, more resource efficient economy.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

Ireland is heavily reliant on exporting waste for final treatment overseas. 38% of municipal waste was exported for treatment, including 382,000 tonnes of residual waste for incineration abroad. Of the 28% of plastic packaging that was recycled, just 7% was recycled in Ireland.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

In 2021, 69% of Irish households had an organic waste bin service. However, less than 25% of customers having a brown bin in some counties. Urgent rollout of organic waste bins to all household and business customers is needed to improve our municipal recycling rates.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

A recent EPA study showed that over two thirds of waste found in general waste bins could have been placed in the recycling or organic bin. There is a significant opportunity to improve recycling rates through awareness and enforcement of correct waste segregation practices.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

Packaging waste rose by 9% in 2021 to 1.2 million tonnes. Packaging waste has risen by 25% since 2016 whilst the recycling rate for packaging has risen by a third of that at just 8%. See the EPA’s Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Report 2021 here: ow.ly/uygt50QbCYU

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

Construction waste is the largest waste stream generated in Ireland. In 2021 it grew by 10% to 9m tonnes. Of this, 85% was treated through backfilling, 8% was recycled and 7% went for disposal. ow.ly/uygt50QbCYU

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

The EPA’s Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Report 2021 shows recycling levels in Ireland cannot keep pace with continuing high levels of waste generation & we're on course to miss upcoming EU recycling targets for municipal & packaging waste from 2025 ow.ly/uygt50QbCYU

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 28/11/2023

The EPA has today published the Circular Economy and Waste Statistics Highlights Report for the year 2021. The report shows that wate generation in Ireland has grown steadily across many sectors, including construction, municipal, household and packaging since 2012.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

Local authorities need to prioritise environmental protection to improve air and water quality and increase waste recycling. Read ‘Focus on Local Authority Environmental Enforcement – Performance Report 2021’ bit.ly/47vFnSn #EPAoee

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

This #RadonDay check if yours is one of 170,000 homes or businesses in the country at risk from radon. Check your address on our Radon Risk Map here: bit.ly/3PHyx4k #radon #ireland

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The radon risk map shows if your home is in a High Radon Area.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

EPA has launched a national air quality forecast. This new service will show expected Air Quality Index for Health along with levels of particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone in the air. For more information see airquality.ie

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How clean is the air today? From Ireland’s EPA, real-time air quality mapped, graphed, and explained. Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) calculated for each station.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

EPA has launched its new Licensing and Enforcement Access Portal (LEAP). This online service provides environmental enforcement information such as inspections, monitoring, incidents and non-compliances, to the public. For more visit bit.ly/3FKvYL3

A smiling man sits in an EPA branded electric vehicle. He is wearing a high vis and has a beard.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

EPA is Hiring! We are currently seeking a Scientific Officer - Emergency Preparedness; General Inspector/Scientific Officer; Environmental Licensing Programme Senior Manager and Environmental Licensing Programme Senior Inspector: bit.ly/3MIvZjG #hiring #nowhiring

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

EPA has prosecuted Uisce Éireann for failing to comply with the trihalomethanes (THM) limit in drinking water supplying Kilkenny City's (Radestown) Public Water Supply. THMs are disinfection by-products which can pose a risk to public health. More info here: bit.ly/45CKEGI #water #waterquality

A photo of Kilkenny Castle from a bridge across the river which is visible in the foreground.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

The EPA's latest National Priority Sites list features seven sites in total, four of which are from the Food & Drink Sector, two from the Waste Sector and one from the Surface Coating sector. See all listed sites and learn more here: bit.ly/3B9AxLw

A table of the National Priority Sites including Arrabawn Co-op Society Ltd, Arrow Group Ltd, Aurivo Consumer Foods Ltd, ERAS ECO Ltd, Euroflex Teoranta, North Cork Co-op Creameries Ltd, Timoleague Agri Gen Ltd.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

Last year just 45% of Ireland’s sewage was treated to EU standards set to protect the environment. Uisce Éireann still does not have clear plans to prevent pollution at some of Ireland’s most significantly impacted water bodies. EPA’s report ‘Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2022’ : bit.ly/3Se6PQu

A photo of the Abbeydorney river with dirty-looking water flowing into it from a pipe.

A photo of the Tolka river with water running into it from a gated area. The river at the base looks murky.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

85% of people in Ireland are worried about climate change, 37% are very worried. But, while most Irish people believe climate change will harm future generations, concern about personal impact is lower. ‘Climate Change in the Irish Mind’ survey results: bit.ly/40b7aoE

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

September 2023 brought heatwaves, heavy rainfall and Storm Agnes. Monthly rainfall was above the long-term average for September in most places, wettest in the East and Southwest. Read our September Hydrology Bulletin: bit.ly/45h1uuw

A map of Ireland with dots representing levels of river flows in September. It shows that river flow levels were very high in a large part of Ireland for the month.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

The monthly rainfall totals were above the long-term average for August in most of Ireland. It was wettest in the Northeast and Southwest of the country. Read our August Hydrology Bulletin covering rainfall, river flows, lake and groundwater levels here: bit.ly/3PeJkUi

A map of Ireland with various coloured dots showing areas of particularly high, above average, and particularly low river flows.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

Here are some of the fruit and veg that are in season in Ireland this month. Buying fresh and buying local is better for the environment. Tá mórán caora, torthaí agus glasraí i séasúr i mí Mheán Fómhair Le bhur dtoil: Bígí ag siopadóireacht go háitiúil más feidir!

A graphic showing images of blueberries, cabbage, blackberries, broccoli, fennel, lettuce, apples, peas, raspberries, scallions and tomatoes.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 22/08/2023

Living or working in Galway? Help us find out what air pollution is like in the city! We are looking for 500 Galway City residents & businesses to measure levels of Nitrogen Dioxide. Exposure to it can have harmful effects on our health. More info: cleanairtogether.ie

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 15/08/2023

In 2021, approximately 54,800 tonnes of second-hand products were bought or exchanged in Ireland. The EPA has published its first official statistics around Reuse in Ireland for the year 2021. Read it here: bit.ly/3OWVwKe #reuse #reduce #climatechange

A pie chart showing that Textiles come in at 3,779 tonnes, furniture at 14,920 tonnes, electrical items at 16,780 tonnes, construction at 14,730 tonnes and other items at 16,780 tonnes.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 11/08/2023

Construction waste is the largest waste stream generated in Ireland. In 2021 it grew by 10% to 9m tonnes. Only 4% of Irish construction and demolition waste was exported abroad for treatment. Read EPA’s Construction and Demolition Waste Statistics report here: bit.ly/3P0MsUV

Four images of stones and soil with the words '85% of construction and demolition waste in Ireland is soil and stones.'

A darkened photo of construction waste with the words 'Treatment of C&D Waste in 2021: 85% was backfilled. 8% was recycled. 7% went for disposal.'

The green recycling symbol with the words '100% of Irish C%D waste metal was recycled in 2021'

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 09/08/2023

12 EPA monitoring stations had their wettest July on record this year. These included Phoenix Park, Malin Head, Knock Airport, Shannon Airport, Ballyhaise in Cavan, Gurteen in Tipperary and Finner in Donegal. Read our July Hydrology bulletin here: bit.ly/43WwNdr

A map of Ireland with blue dots indicating lake and turlough levels.

A map of Ireland with blue dots showing the level of river flow.

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EPA Ireland @epaireland.bsky.social · 03/08/2023

It's berry nice to see you August! A particularly delicious month, August sees all kinds of wonderful fruit in season. Get foraging/ shopping local! #food #foodie

A graphic showing fruit and veg that's in season this month. The line-up includes blueberries, cabbage, blackberries, broccoli, fennel, lettuce, green beans, peas, raspberries, scallions and strawberries

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