Clare Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Climate Action, Timmy Dooley, has introduced a bill to the Oireachtas that will require the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to introduce regulations within 12 months of the passage of the legislation to prohibit the sale, marketing, distribution and burning of bituminous (smoky) coal on a nationwide basis. 

Clare, Cork County, Limerick and Tipperary local authorities are collaborating on a new social media campaign to combat dog litter.

Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22. Established in 1970, the objective of this global campaign is to highlight environmental issues around the world, and how local communities are getting involved to provide solutions. So what does Earth Day mean to the Burren?

The ESB has formally announced its plans for the 'Green Atlantic' project at Moneypoint in West Clare.

When the Falls Hotel & Spa in County Clare reopens later this year, guests will leave no carbon footprint once they step foot on hotel grounds - thanks to a series of waste reduction and innovative energy initiatives on the property.

Clare Independent TD Michael McNamara has said the proposed development of a 270km2 flagship floating offshore wind development project off the coast of counties Clare and Kerry could place Moneypoint at the centre of Ireland’s offshore energy strategy.

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is calling on young people from Clare to share their thoughts on the future of Ireland’s electricity system, at a major online Youth Assembly on 21st April 2021.

Concern has been expressed that the current water/sewage infrastructure in Lahinch is not adequate to cater for a proposed new development of 28 homes.