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Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that Ireland has complied with all its EU air pollution reduction targets for 2024, and is on track to meet its targets for 2030.

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Surge in purchases of rooftop solar panels, says SEAI

A group of Irish Schools Sustainability Network ambassadors pose in front of a glasshouse at the Botanic Gardens in Dublin.

Ecolution: The climate change podcast returns for Earth Day

Young and old preople in repair cafe.

How to repair, mend, and restock your home the eco-friendly way

Schoolkids and adults holding books under a tree.

Puffin Rock Habitats: Download the activity book and more here

Puffin Rock Habitats

Where the Wild Geese Go follows Light-Bellied Brent Goose from Ireland to Arctic Canada and ack again.

Where the Wild Geese Go: A wild goose chase for the classroom

Where the Wild Geese Go

Our Sustainable Village is an environmental Podcast from RTÉ KIDS.

Our Sustainable Village: Climate action in your local environment

Our Sustainable Village

Heat haze is seen in the background while pedestrians with umbrellas cross a railroad on a hot day in Tokyo

'Cruelly hot' - Japan devises new term for heatwave days

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Overheating risk for basking sharks and fish, study finds

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

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EU proposes changes to carbon emissions trading system

Cropped shot of young Asian woman walking in the park, spending her free time strolling in the nature. Enjoying a carefree and relaxing walk against lush greenery at sunset, drinking a cup of coffee and smiling (Getty Images)

What exactly does it mean when we say something is compostable?

River Slaney bursts its banks in Enniscorthy

Climate body chair criticises govts for ignoring warnings

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The Business of Climate

People look at a new blue car at the Xiaomi booth at a car show in China

Chinese EVs geared up for world's biggest auto show

A tractor in a field

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

three trains on railway tracks

Iarnród Éireann's HVO fuel pilot on Cork commuter fleet

Pictured at the Cairn passive house development in Seven Mills are from left to right: Aoife Watters, CEO, Respond; Dr. Wolfgang Feist, physicist and Passive House pioneer; Michael Stanley, CEO, Cairn Homes; Kate Joyce, Project and Sustainability Lead, LD

International certification for Cairn's Passive Houses

Picture of an wind turbine in the countryside

Wind farms provided 41% of country's electricity in March

Group of business men and politicians in suits around a table to sign a deal

Cork Airport to build new solar-powered carport

Volkswagen was the most popular make of new private car licensed in March, new CSO figures show today

New electric car sales rise by 39% in March - CSO

Glass Lewis recommends vote against BP chair Manifold

Image of a business man pictured outside an office building

Pinergy sets out 40MWp commercial solar target

Mother charging electric car in front of house, holding toddler boy in arms. Woman holding charger, plugging in charging port.

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

An almost completed data centre

Echelon plans first Green Energy Park in Co Wicklow

Public chargers in Co Kildare

Does Ireland have enough public chargers for electric cars?

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

Cropped shot of young Asian woman walking in the park, spending her free time strolling in the nature. Enjoying a carefree and relaxing walk against lush greenery at sunset, drinking a cup of coffee and smiling (Getty Images)

What exactly does it mean when we say something is compostable?

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What influences how you think about climate change?

people walk in the rain in Dublin

How will March's sudden stratospheric warming affect our weather?

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Podcasts

Ecolution

Hot Mess

Brainstorm

Dirty Laundry

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