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Australia declares state of disaster as bushfires rage

Australian authorities have declared a state of disaster after bushfires destroyed houses and razed vast belts of forest in the country's southeast.

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US withdrawal from UN climate treaty 'regrettable' - EU

A firefighter monitors the spread of a wildfire near Los Angeles, California last January

Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump

A person uses an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun in Zocalo, Mexico City, Mexico, on April 4, 2025, after temperatures of 29 and 30 degrees Celsius (84 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit) are recorded, prompting several people to mitigate the heat in va

Climate extremes disproportionately hit poor communities

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China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

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Govt to examine climate watchdog critique of weather plan

Met Éireann climatologist Paul Moore said as Ireland warms, extreme weather events will become more frequent

Extreme weather events to become more frequent in Ireland

Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

'While electric SUVs are certainly better for the climate than conventional ones, they still suffer from many downsides.' Photo: Getty Images

Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

Elderly members of the public walk past a billboard celebrating the year 2025 on Piccadilly, on 12th August 2025, in London, England

Forecasters say UK 'likely' had warmest year on record

Dhaka in Bangladesh

Dhaka - the frontline of the climate migration crisis

The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI

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EU may rethink its 2035 combustion car ban

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Residents call for emergency measures to save homes

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The Business of Climate

Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., on the floor of General Motors Design West during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" in Warren, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. GM says it hopes its software platfo

GM to take $6 billion writedown on EV pullback

Climate change - GETTY

US withdrawal from UN climate treaty 'regrettable' - EU

Orsted challenges US halt of $5 billion wind project

A firefighter monitors the spread of a wildfire near Los Angeles, California last January

Ambition to tackle climate change weakened by Trump

Plastic cup with an iced coffee and a straw

France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years

People charging their electric cars at charging station

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

102,000 tonnes of waste generated over festive period

EU unveils new rules to support plastic recycling

US freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive

Seven Clean Seas

Kingspan partners with Seven Clean Seas

EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban

The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI

Climate Heroes

Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

‘Tis the season for Christmas jumpers and dresses but this community clothing project in Dublin is urging people to swap, not shop this festive season.

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Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

Climate Heroes: The Nature Reserve

Climate Heroes: The Nature Reserve

Climate Heroes: The Urban Mushroom Farm

Climate Heroes: The Urban Mushroom Farm

Climate Heroes: The Ancient Woodland Expansion Project

Climate Heroes: The Ancient Woodland Expansion Project

Climate Heroes: The Comedian

Climate Heroes: The Comedian

Climate Heroes: The National Seed Bank

Climate Heroes: The National Seed Bank

Climate Heroes: The cafe leading the move to reuse

Climate Heroes: The cafe leading the move to reuse

Climate Heroes: The Rainforest Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Rainforest Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Zero Waste Wedding Caterer

Climate Heroes: The Zero Waste Wedding Caterer

Climate Heroes: The Bog Photographer

Climate Heroes: The Bog Photographer

Climate Heroes: The Repairs Acts Project

Climate Heroes: The Repairs Acts Project

Volunteer litter pickers dive in to keep coast clean

Volunteer litter pickers dive in to keep coast clean

Climate Heroes: The Rewilders

Climate Heroes: The Rewilders

Climate Heroes: The Furniture Maker

Climate Heroes: The Furniture Maker

Climate Heroes: The Miss Ireland Contestant

Climate Heroes: The Miss Ireland Contestant

Climate Heroes: The Bee Sanctuary

Climate Heroes: The Bee Sanctuary

Climate Heroes: The Flower Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Flower Farmer

Climate on Brainstorm

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Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

'While electric SUVs are certainly better for the climate than conventional ones, they still suffer from many downsides.' Photo: Getty Images

Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

Gay Byrne on The Late Late Toy Show in a Christmas jumper

How to reinvent Christmas jumpers as icons for Irish craft

Christmas Jumper

How Midleton, Co Cork looked after Storm Babet in October 2023 Photo: RTÉ

Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter

Drone footage of floods in Midleton, Co Cork during Storm Babet in October 2023. Photo: RTÉ Prime Time

How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors

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Ecolution - The Climate Change Podcast for Young People

Ecolution: Listen to all the podcasts here

Ecolution: Listen to all the podcasts here

Evie was live from the BTYSTE, meeting some of the young people who took part.

Ecolution: Eco projects, the Internet and AI at the BTYSTE

Young people met leaders at the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action.

Ecolution: Young people are powerful

Vanessa Nakate (centre), a climate activist from Uganda speaks at a COP28 event.

Ecolution COP28 Special: Is it good COP or bad COP?!

Nicola always loved animals and the natural world.

Ecolution: Author Nicola Davies on The Song That Sings Us

Some children dig into the soil at Airfield Estate!

Ecolution: We dig in to a World of Soil

Ecolution: Bats are the good guys!

Ecolution: Bats are the good guys!

Ecolution: From Colombia to Brazil - a shared struggle

Ecolution: From Colombia to Brazil - a shared struggle

Ecolution: Heavy weather with Met Éireann's Dr Noel Fitzpatrick

Ecolution: Heavy weather with Met Éireann's Dr Noel Fitzpatrick

Ecolution: Dr Jane Goodall is our very special guest

Ecolution: Dr Jane Goodall is our very special guest

Ecolution: Mary Robinson talks Climate Justice

Ecolution: Mary Robinson talks Climate Justice

Ecolution: Earth Rising at IMMA

Ecolution: Earth Rising at IMMA