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It flickers, then it tips – study identifies early warning signals for the end of the African Humid Period

A newly published study shows that at the end of the African Humid Period (AHP) intense dry and wet events alternated – or “flickered” – regularly over a period of around 1,000 years before a dry climate prevailed around 6,000 years ago.

7 May 2024

Environment|Research|Science

Tree of the Month - Mountain Silverbell

This month we are bringing you one of our newly planted trees in the Physics Lawn, Halesia monticola, commonly known as the Mountain Silverbell or Snowdrop Tree. You’ll find this tree opposite the Loyola Institute, where it was planted to replace the failing Prunus, which is scheduled for removal this year.

24 Apr 2024

Environment|Sustainability

Tá na Gaelcholáistí Eolach ar Aeráid!

‘Caithfimid buíochas mór a ghlacadh le COGG as a dtacaíocht dhiongbháilte chun gaelcholáist a chuimsiú san ábhar tábhachtach seo’ a dúirt Alison Norman, Oifigeach um Oiriúnú Aeráide ag An Taisce.

23 Apr 2024

Environment|Research|Society|Students

Gaelcholáistí are Climate Smart! 

An Taisce, along with Prof. Anna Davies and Dr. Stephan Hügel, from Geography in Trinity's School of Natural Sciences, launched a new Transition Year module called ‘Climate Smart’ with student representatives from Scoil Chaitríona and Coláiste Chilliain.

23 Apr 2024

Environment|Research|Society|Students

Trinity research on Valentia Slate results in its designation as a Heritage Stone

The natural stone, which only occurs in Co. Kerry and which has been used since at least 1816, has recently been awarded the Status of “International Union of Geological Sciences Heritage Stone”. The sustainable stone features on the Rubrics roofs in Trinity.

22 Apr 2024

Culture|Environment|Research

Researchers use willow trees to revolutionise wastewater treatment in rural Ireland

In a groundbreaking initiative, researchers from the Environmental Engineering group in Trinity’s School of Engineering have embarked on a mission to transform wastewater treatment in rural Ireland.

31 Mar 2024

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability

ESB and Trinity’s ADAPT and CONNECT research centres to accelerate technology innovation in energy sector

The research involves two main projects with a goal of enabling large energy users to make better energy choices, helping the environment and supporting the Government's green agenda.

25 Mar 2024

Environment|Innovation|Research

Green Week '24 - 'Healthy Planet, Healthy People'

This has been Trinity’s 22nd year marking Green Week. The event started in 2003 to honour the late Professor Simon Perry, who started the College Recycling and Environment Committee, now known as the Green Campus Committee. After his untimely passing in 2002, the Green Campus Committee decided to hold the first Trinity Green Week in his honour, and the College’s Green Week has grown in strength every year since.

19 Mar 2024

Community|Environment|Students|Sustainability

Three secrets to successful climate litigation

Courts around the world are handling an increasing number of climate and environmental cases due to the urgent need to combat worsening warming and ecosystem destruction. Morgiane Noel, School of Law, writes for The Conversation about the secrets to successful climate litigation.

28 Feb 2024

Environment|Society

Secret, undeclared pesticide ingredients may pose a risk to people, pollinators and the environment

Scientists are calling for greater transparency in the full ingredient list of pesticides, arguing that farmers and consumers deserve to know exactly what is in them.

21 Feb 2024

Environment|Research|Science|Sustainability