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Nicole Moore receives treatment from nursing students Lauren Cottle and Maxine Kidd with Sean McDaid from St John Ambulance after she was injured during the Flood Disaster Simulation at Ulster University in 2018. Photo: Martin McKeown/Inpresspics.com

Why nurses should be prepared for climate change

Health / 16 Jan

Is this a post-flooding future for Dublin?

How can we deal with rising sea levels and increased flood risk?

Climate Change / 14 Jan

"We would do much better in this area if we could only see the pollution directly as we travelled in towns and cities"

Can we win the global war against air pollution?

Air pollution / 10 Jan

"The proposed strengthening of the climate law took place against a backdrop of growing public awareness and concern, illustrated most strikingly by the school strike movement."

Proposed climate law is a big step forward, but questions remain

Climate Change / 07 Jan

"It may be reasonable to assume many of the people who attack Greta Thunberg and the school strikers are terrified"

Why some adults are reacting badly to young climate strikers

Climate Change / 03 Jan

"There was huge emphasis in the past on natural materials to decorate the home". Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images

How our ancestors enjoyed a sustainable Christmas

Folklore / 19 Dec 19

"Descriptions of the dead water phenomenon can be traced back to the early seafarers of antiquity, for whom it must have been a very frightening and mysterious experience indeed." Photo: Getty Images

How to mathematically solve a mystery of the deep-blue sea

Maths / 12 Dec 19

Soon to be a very rare sight: Coldplay's Chris Martin onstage in 2017

Will many acts follow Coldplay's lead when it comes to touring?

Climate Change / 11 Dec 19

"There was incredulity about the slow pace of change, a disbelief that more was not being done and disgust that their voices and futures were being blatantly disregarded"

We asked young people why they're on climate strike. Here's why

Climate Change / 05 Dec 19

Lana Del Rey: "call her Doris Doomsday" Photo: Darren Gerrish/BFC/Getty Images

Songs for the end of the world: pop music and climate change

Climate Change / 22 Nov 19

Prioritisation of climate change as a political issue appears to have been in response to growing concern amongst young people

What's preventing more youth involvement in civic society?

Activism / 21 Nov 19

"Hives can be a hub for pests, such as the Varroa mite, and diseases like deformed wing virus (DWV)"

Why winter bees are more vulnerable than summer bees

Bees / 28 Nov 19

"David Attenborough commands the attention of millions of people and can turn our gaze to the considerable environmental challenges of our time"

The Attenborough effect: the power of nature documentaries

Climate Change / 14 Nov 19

"A typical Irish home has a carbon footprint of about 11 tonnes, which is one of the highest in Europe"

5 ways an Irish household can reduce carbon emissions

Climate Change / 13 Nov 19

"Climate change can seem too enormous to deal with and too distant to be relevant so making connections to local problems can be very effective" Photo: Getty Images

How to talk to your mates about climate change

Climate Change / 14 Nov 19

The future is green: "biofuel production from carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide can help to reduce air pollution and generate valuable chemicals." Photo: Getty Images

Can greenhouse gases and carbon monoxide be turned into biofuels?

Energy / 11 Nov 19

Peat bogs in Connemara. Photo: David Lefranc/Kipa/Sygma via Getty Images

How to read the climate history of a bog

Bogs / 11 Nov 19

"The consequences of rising sea levels around our coasts are serious". Photo: Joe Raedle/ Getty Images

How maths can calculate climate change's impact on our sea levels

Climate Change / 14 Oct 19

Heavy clouds over the Azores as Hurricane Lorenzo passes by en route to Ireland. Photo: Lino Borges AFP/Getty Images

Hurricanes, flood insurance and the danger of 'business as usual'

Insurance / 03 Oct 19

Storm's coming. Photo: TEKN Photography/Flickr

Why we can expect to see more hurricanes coming our way

Hurricanes / 30 Sep 19

"Creating public spaces that are lively, engaging, interesting and accessible requires vision and planning"

How do we restore life to our public spaces?

Brainstorm / 24 Sep 19

Flooding in Galway after Storm Erik in February 2019. Photo: Pat McGrath

We need to talk about how we adapt to climate change

Climate Change / 11 Nov 19

"Women's journeys are much more complex"

More Irish women drive to work than men. Here's why

Climate Change / 11 Nov 19

A key aspect of developing robust responses to climate change is the need to encourage innovation in technologies and techniques

Why policy changes are key to encouraging climate innovation

Climate Change / 19 Sep 19

"The increased frequency and spread of wildfires is directly linked to climate change and exposure to wildfire smoke significantly impacts respiratory health"

Will climate change increase the risk of asthma?

Climate Change / 20 Sep 19

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