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Philip Boucher-Hayes on Ireland's future in a warmer world

Ahead of the first episode of RTE's landmark documentary series on climate change, Rising Tides, Philip Boucher-Hayes writes about the programme he has been trying to make for twenty years.

RTÉ One • 28 Mar 24

The Lyric Feature: Can music help us face the climate crisis?

Jonathan Grimes introduces We Only Want the Earth, a two-part exploration of how contemporary composers in Ireland are responding to the climate and biodiversity crisis through their work

The Lyric Feature • 19 Mar 24

Fergal McCarthy's Red Flags fly on Sandymount beach, Dublin

Can art offer an appropriate response to a global catastrophe?

visual arts • 05 Sep 23

Brokentalkers and Sunday's Child present RISING at FUTURE LIMERICK (Pic: Sophie Fuller)

How we made Ireland's first climate arts festival

Festivals • 12 May 22

Extracted: Oisín McGann's A Short Hopeful Guide to Climate Change

Books • 08 Jul 21

2015: Reeling In The Years

Reeling In The Years recalls the stories and the soundtrack of 2015, when Storm Desmond and Storm Frank wrought havoc across the country...

Reeling in the Years • 16 May 21

Philip Boucher Hayes explores how the climate crisis can be effectively addressed

Tackling the climate crisis doesn't have to be hot air

Philip Boucher Hayes reveals what he learned while researching his new documentary 'Hot Air: Ireland's Climate Crisis' that goes out on RTÉ One tonight as part of RTÉ on Climate.

Climate Change • 12 Nov 19

'Missing' - A Cultural response to Climate Action

Nature's habit of slipping away from our lives, without fanfare, is a subtle thing; so gradual, it can be imperceptible.

Folk Awards • 12 Nov 19

Former weather presenter and head of forecasting at Met Éireann Ger Fleming

What will Ireland's weather look like in 2050?

Former weather presenter and head of forecasting at Met Éireann, Gerald Fleming, discusses how the challenges of climate change go beyond changes in the weather.

Climate Change • 11 Nov 19

Naomi Klein on why we need a green new deal

Climate activism isn't just about fitting solar panels, it's about a "vision for the next economy". That's the view of Naomi Klein, who spoke to Seán O'Rourke on RTÉ Radio 1 about her new book On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal.

Books • 17 Oct 19

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