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Pat Kane is a sustainability expert and founder of reuzi

Tips to be a good egg for the environment this Easter

For the first time in two years, the Irish public can get together at Easter without restrictions.

Climate Change • 16 Apr 22

Keith Brennan is a farmer and writer based in Co Roscommon

Farm provides fertile ground for writing about nature

In a week when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that it is "now or never" if global warming is to be limited to 1.5°C, there has been much attention on how we can become a low-carbon economy and society.

Climate Heroes • 09 Apr 22

Herbalist and forager Aaron Foley has spent several years rewilding his back garden

Rewilded Dublin garden streets ahead in climate fight

While lawnmowers were tucked away in sheds and garages during the winter months, many people will have dug them out again over the past few weeks to begin cutting the grass again.

Climate Heroes • 02 Apr 22

Gloria Potaychuk is among more than three million people who have fled Ukraine

Ukrainian teen's St Patrick's Day message of peace

An 18-year-old Ukrainian refugee who has recently arrived in Dublin has delivered a St Patrick's Day message of peace to the world.

Dublin • 17 Mar 22

Fashion designer tailors sustainable business

From throws made from 100% recycled wool to 'squat-proof' leggings made from recycled polyester and recycled elastane, a Cork designer has set about tackling the fashion industry's colossal carbon footprint.

Climate Heroes • 12 Mar 22

Ukraine and you: From buses to bandanas, help pours in

The unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has triggered a huge outpouring of support from people across Ireland.

Ukraine • 12 Mar 22

Héilean has 15 years' experience working with organisations concerned with refugees

Couple driving to Romanian-Ukrainian border with aid

A husband and wife from Dublin will begin a long drive to the Romanian-Ukrainian border tomorrow to distribute donated medical supplies and aid to refugees.

Ukraine • 10 Mar 22

Pauline McLynn with LittleHill co-founders Susan Anderson and Bláithín FitzGerald

Charity running hen rescue appeals for new owners

A Co Kildare animal sanctuary is carrying out its biggest hen rescue run of the year.

Leinster • 02 Mar 22

Sharon Keilthy set up Jiminy Eco Toys - named after Pinocchio's conscience Jiminy Cricket.

Mum's mission for more sustainable toys is child's play

A mum is on a mission to make the toy industry more sustainable after she struggled to find plastic-free toys for her daughter.

Climate Heroes • 26 Feb 22

Paula Kearney delivers a hard-hitting performance in 'The Apology'.

Hard-hitting performance imagines housing apology

A mother-of-three from Dublin who spent 15 years on the housing list will this evening imagine an 'apology' from the Government in a hard-hitting online performance.

Housing Crisis • 22 Feb 22