Fossil fuel power stations harm the planet in more ways than one

Dr Maureen Williams gives her thoughts on the problems posed by warm water disposal on River Shannon’s ecosystem

The Lough Ree ESB power plant, one of the largest in Ireland, was temporarily shut down earlier this year when it was discovered that the plant was causing severe damage to the local environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered …

Seaweed, worms and kitchen science

Professor Luke O’Neill shares his thoughts on his new children’s book