Advertisement
News

New report warns Ireland faces more droughts and coastal flooding due to climate change

Aug 12, 2021 07:19
By News Northern Sound
Share this article
New report warns Ireland faces more droughts and coastal flooding due to climate change

It follows a global report from the IPCC showing a "Code Red for humanity".

Ireland is facing more droughts, more rain, and more coastal flooding in the years to come.

"The Status of Ireland's Climate", published by the EPA, Met Eireann, and the Marine Institute, shows climate change in Ireland is in line with the rest of the world.

This Irish report comes just days after a similar dire warning was issued globally from IPCC.

Advertisement

Ireland is not known for weather extremes, but John Hanley, climate scientist from Met Eireann, says there will be a change:

Advertisement

NorthernSound Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Northern Sound FM
Milltown Business Park
Monaghan
H18 YF22

Download NorthernSound App Today

Copyright © 2026 Northern Sound FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus