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A guide to sustainable consumption

Sustainable consumption is not just about consuming less, but consuming differently

"It is important to understand farmers' views on adaptation of rural and agricultural areas as they are the central decision-makers with respect to making their farm more resilient or adaptive to the effects of climate change."

What are Irish farmers' views on climate change?

The weight of the world - New study looked at population growth, ageing, growing body masses, declining physical activity and increased food waste

4bn could be overweight by 2050, warns study

"Joe Biden has likened the opportunity for climate action to the Apollo lunar programs of the President Kennedy era". Photo: Getty Images

Will Joe Biden's presidency be a climate game-changer?

US Election 2020

The average price of a solar panel has fallen by 86% in the last decade and has transformed electricity markets around the world. Photo: Getty Images

Why has the cost of renewable energy fallen so much?

Carrig mheannáin (kids rock) tells us nothing of about how awesome local children may be, but it does say something about goat husbandry. Photo: Getty Images

The secrets hidden in Irish townland names

How much of the food which comes into your house ends up in the bin? Photo: Getty Images

6 ways to reduce food waste in your home

Higher temperatures contributed to devastating wildfires across Europe and the US last month

World sees hottest September on record - scientists

Between January and August, temperatures reached between 2C and 3C in Antarctic

Study finds Antarctic Peninsula at warmest in decades

Will you be cycling more 10 years from now?

Why we need a technological dialogue around climate change

"As a global society, we have become dependent on a small number of species for our food, beverages, medicines, and energy sources." Photo: Brian Smith

'Two in five plant species are at risk of extinction'

"Young people care about the social injustices of climate change in addition to environmental impacts and want to build a better future for all now"

How age and gender influence our views of climate change

David Attenborough amassed over 1 million followers on Instagram in record time

David Attenborough: 'Don't waste anything'

"Working from home in Ireland, especially during winter, will be at a significant cost. Irish homes already use 7% more energy and emit 58% more CO2 than the average EU homes."

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

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

The problems with Irish water

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

Changing your diet is one of the most effective ways of reducing your environmental footprint.

Sustainable Food Plan

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

Climate Change

More Climate Change

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