Cork City’s much-criticised ‘robot trees’ have been removed, bringing an end to a four-year saga of controversy, mounting maintenance costs, and persistent questions over their effectiveness. The ...

Robot trees might sound dystopian but Cork City Council has managed to get their hands on some, all in the name of tackling air pollution. Paying €350,000 for the year (including maintenance), the ...

Controversial new “robot trees” installed in Cork city centre promise to absorb 80 per cent of fine dust particles from the air. Five high-tech CityTrees, costing €350,000 a year to maintain, are ...

Controversial ‘robot trees’ have been installed in Cork city centre to help to clean pollutants from the air. Five high-tech CityTrees, costing some €350,000 for the year including maintenance, are ...

The installation of controversial ‘robot trees’ in Cork has sparked a lively debate. Five high-tech CityTrees, costing €350,000 for the year including maintenance, are being installed at St Patrick’s ...