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Residents inspect a house destroyed by Hurricane Melissa in a neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba

First deaths from Hurricane Melissa reported in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has blasted across the Caribbean, leaving 30 dead or missing in Haiti and four dead in Jamaica.

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21% of firms investing in climate tech, survey finds

Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

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Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals

Analysis and Comment

The China Syndrome

Ten disaster movies you may not have seen

Boo: a selection of plastic Halloween masks from the 1980s. Photo: Reddit Irish History

Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween

Antonio Guterres said: 'No country is safe from fires, floods, storms and heatwaves' (Stock image)

Global warming pushing planet to brink, UN chief warns

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'We need to do a lot more' to meet climate targets - SEAI

GREECE heatwave (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

Over 50 hot days can be avoided under Paris Agreement

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

Last year saw biggest increase of CO2 in atmosphere

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World's coral reefs crossing survival limit - experts

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42% of electricity from renewable sources in September

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Carbon tax to be increased to €71 per tonne of CO2

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Renewables overtake coal for first time - analysis

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The Business of Climate

Close up shot of two unrecognisable businesswomen sitting at desk in a modern office space, engaging in casual conversation over cups of coffee during office break.

'Don't collect multiples' - climate cost of reusable cups

World far off track to meet climate goals, says UN

Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals

Analysis and Comment

Best September on record for Irish wind farms - WEI

Picture of a green An Post Postback bag

Oxfam teams up with An Post for doorstep donation scheme

'Staggering shortfall' in NI energy saving efforts

'We need to do a lot more' to meet climate targets - SEAI

Image of a group of people picking grapes from vines in a UK field

English winemakers hoping for export boost

Aerial view of five silos as part of a biomethane production plant

€50m Kildare biomethane plant to be connected to network

Apple announces new European renewable energy projects

Recycling of appliances urged to conserve raw materials

Call for clarity on Ireland's data centre policy

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.

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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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Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

Boo: a selection of plastic Halloween masks from the 1980s. Photo: Reddit Irish History

Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween

Storm Éowyn takes aim at Bantry Bay in January 2025. Photo: Getty Images

Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter

Excavator at Construction Site

How 'working machinery' are a forgotten source of air pollution

The stormiest winter on record for Ireland to date was 2013-2014, while Storm Ophelia in 2017 left €70 million worth of damages in its wake.

Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years?

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Podcasts

Ecolution

Hot Mess

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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