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How can we reduce heating bills for those working from home?

Spending an extra 40 hours a week at home could significantly increase heating bills and dramatically intensify household emissions

Fire service personnel respond after flooding in Clifden, Co Galway earlier this month. Photo: Galway Fire Service

The problems with Irish water

The TSG recommends a new VRT charging scheme to 'level the playing field' between different emissions tests

Energy tax take to fall despite carbon tax rise - TSG

Nearly 95% of methane from cattle is emitted through burping, with the remainder through flatulence and slurry storage

Burping and flatulence: methane gas emissions and cows

"In order to electrify a large ship, the battery required would be twice as heavy as the vessel can safely carry - without even including passengers or cargo" Photo: Getty Images

The future of transport: what about trucks, ships and planes?

Brewing up a storm: 'storminess in Ireland has varied over decades, centuries and millennia, posing challenges to human populations and altering ecosystems' Photo: Met Eireann

Why have we seen so many storms in recent years?

Climate change is having a devastating effect on the world's glaciers, particularly in Greenland

Greenland ice melting past 'tipping point': study

People cool down on a hot July day in Germany last year

Three of the hottest Julys on record in past five years

La mort de Cèsar (The Death of Julius Caesar) by Vincenzo Camuccini (1806). Photo: Wikipedia/Creative Commons

Did climate change in Alaska help end the ancient Roman republic?

'Favouring the term 'climate action' allows for positive messaging along the lines of the narratives around Covid-19 in that measures are being actively taken and we are all doing our part in the fight.'

How to sell positive messages to deal with climate change

Dublin Weather - Temperatures Soar

European Temperatures Rising

Edwin Poots said it was 'ridiculous' to call for a comprehensive piece of legislation to be developed in just three months

Poots accused of blocking NI climate change legislation

Your weather forecast courtesy of Claudius Ptolemy of Alexandria, the 2nd century cosmologist and astronomer

The medieval roots of modern weather forecasts

"Relatively short journeys are a good opportunity to switch from carbon intensive modes (such as driving) to zero carbon modes (such as walking and cycling)"

Here's how more walking and cycling will reduce carbon emissions

Planet of the Humans: "we end up with a piece where you could well come away thinking wind turbines are worse than coal power plants." Photo: Rumble Media

Why you can't rely on some documentaries for the full picture

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

What will Ireland's weather look like in 2050?

Healthy for both you and the planet!

Your Seven Day Planetary Diet

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

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

What Planet Are You On?

Healthy for both you and the planet!

Your Seven Day Planetary Diet

Healthy for both you and the planet!

When it comes to drinking water, it's time to get "back to tap".

Water Saving Tips

Within our houses, we consume a quarter of the energy used in Ireland.

What Planet Are You On? Energy Saving Tips

Do you know the recycling rules?

Do you know how to recycle properly at home?

Take the My Challenge Pledge

Video and Audio

Youth Assembly on climate change presents recommendations to Dáil

Youth Assembly on climate change presents recommendations to Dáil

Climate and Me

Reuban Murray, 17, from Co Laois, will be among the 157 delegates at the first ever You...

Nadia's sustainable diary

Nadia's sustainable diary

How Hotel Doolin became Ireland's first carbon neutral hotel

My Best Sustainable Life

More My Best Sustainable Life

Eco Parenting with Nadia Forde

Nadia discovers the ups and downs of eco parenting. Motivated by the desire to provide a better future for her 1 year old daughter Wyatt, Nadia is eager to do her bit for the sake of the planet and the first thing to go is disposable nappies.

Beauty with Bonnie Ann Clyde

Sustainable Touring with Thumper

Vegan Party with Lauren and The 2 Johnnies

More My Best Sustainable Life

Science Week 2019

Doesn't Cost the Earth

Bills, bills, bills...

How to save money while renting

Here's how to save on your next shave...

Ditching your plastic razor may save you money

The cost of food waste per household in Ireland is between €400 and €1,000 per year.

Are you throwing away €1,000 a year?

How to have a pocket-friendly period...

Want to make your period better?

#RTEonClimate

How to shop online the sustainable way

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The podcast puts kids at the centre of the fight against climate change

New podcast celebrates the kids fighting against climate change

The cost of food waste per household in Ireland is between €400 and €1,000 per year.

Are you throwing away €1,000 a year?

Tara sits down with freelance stylist Oyindamola Animashaun.

Listen: Tara Stewart & Oyindamola Animashaun on vintage shopping