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People resting at a 'cooling station' in Oregon, US, during the heatwave in June

High heatwaves caused by pace of warming, study finds

Heatwaves that obliterate temperature records as in western Canada last month and Siberia last year are caused by the rapid pace, rather than the amount, of global warming, researchers said today.

Hydrogen is becoming an important and exciting component of the strategy to decarbonise power production, heavy industry and transport

Plan to bring green hydrogen to Ireland

Firefighters walk along a road while working the scene during the Dixie fire in the Prattville community of unincorporated Plumas County

California's 'Dixie Fire' generating its own climate

Low levels of water at the Bohernabreena Reservoir in Dublin

Appeal to conserve water amid night-time restrictions

WFP prgogramme in Madagascar.

Starving children in Madagascar have 'no energy to cry'

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof criticises G20 leaders over climate change

Wildfires have damaged huge tracts of Oregon, but even without fires, the extreme heat is posing problems

Christmas trees wither as Oregon bakes in extreme heat

Mayor James 'Ooker' Eskridge said the island is getting smaller

The US island disappearing due to climate change

Ecolution: The Climate Crisis generation are stepping up

"Soils can vary drastically from one another, even to those that are right beside each other, as the correct fertiliser application for one field might not be right for its neighbour." Photo: Getty Images

Why farm soils cause greenhouse gas emissions - and how to fix it

Climate change a hot topic in US as temperatures soar

Analysis and Comment

Flooded streets in Liege, Belgium

Experts: Too soon to link floods to climate change

The moon's gravitational pull helps drive Earth's tides

More floods with moon 'wobble' & climate change - NASA

Get on your bike with your bestie today!

Bike With Your Bestie

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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

More Changing Climate

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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