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China has kept investing in coal at home, preserving a form of industry that is also politically sensitive in the United States (File image)

China will stop funding coal projects overseas, says Xi

China will stop funding coal projects overseas, President Xi Jinping has said, ending a major source of support for a dirty energy contributing to climate change.

The announcement comes weeks before the next major UN climate conference, COP26 in Glasgow

US 'to double' contribution to climate financing

An elderly resident reacts as a wildfire approaches her house in the village of Gouves, on the island of Evia, Greece in August

Summer wildfires emit record amount of CO2

Micheál Martin said that Joe Biden and Antonio Guterres gave strong presentations today

'Growing momentum' to do better on climate - Taoiseach

The Programme for Government commits to 5,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030

Ireland 'on track' to meet 2030 offshore wind targets

A press photographer is pictured at the base of a giant sequoia at Sequoia National Park

Race to protect giant sequoias in California fires

Eamon Ryan said the recent energy costs hikes are 'likely to be a short term phenomenon'

Government to help those struggling with fuel bills

Fearg, eagla agus diúltiú: Ag tabhairt aghaidh ar an aeráid

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Soaring energy costs fuelling deep worry in Government

Analysis and Comment

With only 1.1C of warming so far, the world has seen a torrent of deadly weather disasters intensified by climate change

World on 'catastrophic' path to 2.7C warming: UN chief

Ecolution: A special collab with Cashel Arts Festival

Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are committing the planet to dangerous future warming

Report warns world is off course for climate targets

3 people to follow for Secondhand September inspiration

The General Sherman is the largest tree on earth by volume

World's largest tree threatened by California wildfires

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Climate Features

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

Playlist

Youth Assembly on climate change presents recommendations to Dáil

Climate and Me

Nadia's sustainable diary

How Hotel Doolin became Ireland's first carbon neutral hotel

James' sustainability diary

What Planet are you On? asks Maia Dunphy

Farmers urged to diversify into forestry

'It's an incredible place to be - standing on an iceberg, above the Arctic Circle'

Climate and me: Mairéad Doherty

Lauren's sustainability diary

My Best Sustainable Life

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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

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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

Changing Climate

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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

Climate on Brainstorm

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Branching out: will climate change mean the end of the line for the Blue Tit?

Is climate change making our birds extinct?

"The consequences of rising sea levels around our coasts are serious". Photo: Joe Raedle/ Getty Images

How maths can calculate climate change's impact on our sea levels

Flooding in Galway after Storm Erik in February 2019. Photo: Pat McGrath

We need to talk about how we adapt to climate change

A key aspect of developing robust responses to climate change is the need to encourage innovation in technologies and techniques

Why policy changes are key to encouraging climate innovation

"The increased frequency and spread of wildfires is directly linked to climate change and exposure to wildfire smoke significantly impacts respiratory health"

Will climate change increase the risk of asthma?

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