George Lee

Environment Correspondent

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions couldn't be more urgent

The need to reduce or "mitigate" greenhouse gas emissions, to limit the rise in global temperatures could not be more urgent, writes George Lee.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Nov

Minister for Climate Darragh O'Brien speaking at COP30

COP30 negotiations at difficult stage, says minister

Minister for Climate Energy and Environment, Darragh O'Brien, who is attending the COP30 summit at Belem in Brazil has said the climate negotiations have reached a difficult stage.

Climate Change • 21 Nov

'Unstoppable momentum' toward renewables, says Robinson

Former President for Ireland and now member of the Elders Mary Robinson has said that although there is a lot of momentum and energy at the COP30 climate negotiations in Belém, a good final decision has not yet been reached.

Climate Change • 20 Nov

Tina Stege (C), Climate Envoy for the Marshall Islands, delivers a press conference on the fossil fuel phase-out alongside representatives from more than a dozen countries during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem

Ireland wants 'road map to end fossil fuel use'

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O'Brien, who is leading the Irish delegation at COP30 in Belem Brazil this week, has said Ireland wants to see the phasing out of fossil fuels included in whatever text agreement comes about at COP30 over the coming days.

World • 18 Nov

Minister for Climate Darragh O'Brien speaking to RTÉ News in Brazil

Maximum rooftop solar panels grant to remain at €1,800

The Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy has confirmed that the maximum grant for rooftop solar panels for homes will remain at €1,800 next year.

Climate • 17 Nov

Thousands of people take part in the so-called "Great People's March" in the sidelines of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem

COP30 focus about to switch to high-stakes diplomacy

The focus of COP30 is about to shift from technical drafting of proposed agreements and declarations to tricky high-stakes diplomacy and decision-making, writes George Lee.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Nov

Trump's attitude to climate change a 'disgrace' - Newsom

In a stinging address at a COP30 presidency press conference in Belém last night, California Governor Gavin Newsom labelled US President Donald Trump's attitude to climate change as an abomination and a disgrace.

US • 12 Nov

Aerial view of deforested area for on Marajó Island, Amazon Region, northern Brazil.

Coordination on climate efforts essential, COP30 to hear

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has said the two-week long COP30 climate negotiations that begin in Belém must send a clear signal that nations are fully on board for climate co-operation.

Climate Change • 10 Nov

Signage during the COP30 Leaders Summit in Brazil

Watch: Day 2 of COP30 leaders summit in Belém

RTÉ News Environment Correspondent George Lee reports on the second day of the COP30 leaders summit in Belém, Brazil.

Climate • 07 Nov

Partial view of one of the entrances at the City Park of the COP30,

Hopes COP30 can build on slow climate target progress

Ten years ago, almost every country in the world agreed to sign the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty, committing all nations to make every effort to limit the rise in global warming to 1.5C.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Nov