Ireland wanted to build data centres for the AI boom. Now they fear blackouts Ireland has attracted global tech companies since the ‘Celtic Tiger’ The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Country diary: Pine martens, dragonflies … this scarred peat bog is healing Abbeyleix Bog, County Laois, Ireland: I was sceptical about whether this valuable but struggling habitat would be restored in my lifetime. I’m delighted to be proved wrong The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
‘Like an oilwell in your back yard’: Irish people turn to cutting peat to save on energy bills Curbs to protect Ireland’s bogs have gone up in smoke amid soaring costs – theft of trees and woodpiles in Germany also rising The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar declares the 'future is offshore' as he launches new energy projects 'We've made so much progress when it comes to renewable energy onshore, but the future is offshore' Irish Mirror · Nov 23, 2022
‘We’re being left with nothing’: Ireland’s turf wars expose rural grievances A ban on selling smoky fuels was meant to cut carbon emissions, tackle air pollution and conserve ancient bogs. Instead, it has fuelled a tense narrative of urban elites versus rural poor The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022
Third of all compost sold in UK is climate-damaging peat Peatlands hold double the carbon of the world’s forests, and scientists, gardeners and campaigners want a ban on peat sales The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022