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Over 2,600 social homes retrofitted last year - report

A report on the climate action performance of all 31 local authorities has highlighted a broad range of activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy bills and improve living conditions last year.

a skyline of tall buildings in the distance with smog in the air

Wildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollution - UN

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Ireland has warmest summer since records began in 1900

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Calls for improved heat pump, solar support schemes

Earlier this year the iceberg known as A23a was more than twice the size of the greater London area

World's biggest iceberg could disappear 'in coming weeks'

A little boy place some litter in a bag being held by a woman in an orange volunteer vest at the beach.

Clean Coasts: Sign up for the Big Beach Clean 2025 now!

Big Beach Clean

Pedestrians under a cooling mist in Ginza district during high temperatures in Tokyo

Japan, South Korea experience hottest summer on record

How many of these tents will be left behind by revellers in Stradbally next Monday morning?

The environmental cost of dumping your tent at Electric Picnic

Image of a neighbourhood under water

20 years after Hurricane Katrina - could it happen again?

Firefighters are pictured working on extinguishing a wildfire near the city of Patras in western Greece

Climate change made wildfires 22% more intense - study

A broken tree branch lies on a sports court amid heavy rain and strong winds in Vinh city in Vietnam after Typhoon Kajiki made landfall.

Vietnam evacuates thousands as Typhoon Kajiki hits

Those particularly at risk include manual workers in sectors such as construction

Billions of workers suffering from heat stress, UN says

Hurricane Erin brings high waves to Long Beach in New York

Erin brings coastal flooding to North Carolina, Virginia

Composite image of data centres

Govt warned of rising household bills as data centres strain grid

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The Business of Climate

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) said they directed most of their climate finance - $85.1 billion - towards low and middle-income countries last year

Development banks' climate finance hits record $137bn

Wind energy met 31% of Ireland's electricity demand over the first eight months of 2025, new figures show today

Wind farms provided over 25% of electricity in August

Over 2,600 social homes retrofitted last year - report

Orsted shareholders vote yes to $9.4 billion rights issue

Laois was shortlisted from 26 applicants across 18 countries (Image credit: RollingNews.ie)

Laois shortlisted for European green tourism award

Calls for improved heat pump, solar support schemes

Planning permission refused for Co Wicklow solar farm

Two men standing at a fuel pump at a Circle K forecourt

Circle K's milesBIO HVO100 fuel for sale at 8 forecourts

a row of white electric cars plugged into charging stations

Electric vehicle registrations soar 69% in August - SIMI

Woman and a man pose for a photo in a empty shopping centre

UrbanVolt and Blanchardstown Centre's deal on solar power

Bank of Ireland said it 'recognises the path to sustainability can be complex for many businesses'

Bank of Ireland trebles Green Business Loan limit to €1m

Orsted told to halt work on US offshore wind project

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.

Playlist

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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How many of these tents will be left behind by revellers in Stradbally next Monday morning?

The environmental cost of dumping your tent at Electric Picnic

Doggone it: 'fans may not help cool the room down, but they can help cool you down'. Photo: Getty Images

How to ease the effects of heat

Met Éireann weather map 11/7/2025

Are hot Irish days worsening due to climate change?

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How to ensure gardens survive hosepipe bans & water shortages

'Infant feeding is not purely of nutritional benefit: it also fosters bonding and attachment, brain development and mental health.'

Breastfeeding can be good for public health—and the planet too

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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