Vietnam evacuates thousands as Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam has evacuated tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall, lashing the country's central belt with gales of more than 130km/h. Asia • 25 Aug
Vietnam evacuates thousands as Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam has evacuated tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall, lashing the country's central belt with gales of more than 130km/h. Asia • 25 Aug
Billions of workers suffering from heat stress, UN says Governments and employers must act urgently to ease the harmful impacts of heat stress on billions of workers worldwide, according to United Nations' agencies. Climate Change • 22 Aug
Billions of workers suffering from heat stress, UN says Governments and employers must act urgently to ease the harmful impacts of heat stress on billions of workers worldwide, according to United Nations' agencies. Climate Change • 22 Aug
Erin brings coastal flooding to North Carolina, Virginia Hurricane Erin has brought coastal flooding to North Carolina and Virginia as it made its closest approach to the US mainland. US • 21 Aug
Erin brings coastal flooding to North Carolina, Virginia Hurricane Erin has brought coastal flooding to North Carolina and Virginia as it made its closest approach to the US mainland. US • 21 Aug
Govt warned of rising household bills as data centres strain grid Senior officials have warned ministers that Ireland's rapid growth in data centres is using up electricity capacity and adding to the risks around energy costs and climate targets. Prime Time • 21 Aug
Govt warned of rising household bills as data centres strain grid Senior officials have warned ministers that Ireland's rapid growth in data centres is using up electricity capacity and adding to the risks around energy costs and climate targets. Prime Time • 21 Aug
Launch of first large-scale solar power joint project Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has officially launched the first large-scale solar power project developed as a joint venture between ESB and BnM, formerly known as Bord na Móna. Climate Change • 20 Aug
Launch of first large-scale solar power joint project Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has officially launched the first large-scale solar power project developed as a joint venture between ESB and BnM, formerly known as Bord na Móna. Climate Change • 20 Aug
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon floods hits almost 400 Rescuers and residents resumed searching for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend. World • 19 Aug
Death toll from Pakistan monsoon floods hits almost 400 Rescuers and residents resumed searching for survivors as the death toll from five days of torrential rain rose to almost 400, with authorities warning monsoon downpours would continue until the weekend. World • 19 Aug
Firefighters killed in Portugal and Spain as blazes rage A firefighter has been killed battling wildfires that have been ravaging Portugal while a firefighter in Spain died when his truck crashed on a forest path. Europe • 18 Aug
Firefighters killed in Portugal and Spain as blazes rage A firefighter has been killed battling wildfires that have been ravaging Portugal while a firefighter in Spain died when his truck crashed on a forest path. Europe • 18 Aug
Row over 'temperature neutrality' vs 'climate neutrality' A big academic row has broken out among Ireland's climate scientists over the commitment to a "climate neutral economy" in the country's national climate objective, writes George Lee. Analysis and Comment • 16 Aug
Row over 'temperature neutrality' vs 'climate neutrality' A big academic row has broken out among Ireland's climate scientists over the commitment to a "climate neutral economy" in the country's national climate objective, writes George Lee. Analysis and Comment • 16 Aug
Portugal reports first death from heatwave fires The fires raging across Portugal claimed their first victim, when the former mayor of the eastern town of Guarda died fighting fires there, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced. Europe • 15 Aug
Portugal reports first death from heatwave fires The fires raging across Portugal claimed their first victim, when the former mayor of the eastern town of Guarda died fighting fires there, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced. Europe • 15 Aug
Orange forest fire warning issued for weekend The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange Forest Fire warning in advance of warm weather forecast for the weekend. Ireland • 16 Aug
Orange forest fire warning issued for weekend The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange Forest Fire warning in advance of warm weather forecast for the weekend. Ireland • 16 Aug
Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned. Behind the Story • 15 Aug
Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned. Behind the Story • 15 Aug
Fossil fuels behind 81% of Irish energy use last year Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy supply, according to an analysis of global energy data by KPMG. Business • 15 Aug
Fossil fuels behind 81% of Irish energy use last year Fossil fuels were Ireland's primary energy source last year, accounting for 81% of primary energy supply, according to an analysis of global energy data by KPMG. Business • 15 Aug
EU working 'non-stop' to help countries hit by wildfires The EU said today that it is working "non-stop" to support countries as they continue to battle wildfires that have ravaged the continent for ten days. Climate Change • 14 Aug
EU working 'non-stop' to help countries hit by wildfires The EU said today that it is working "non-stop" to support countries as they continue to battle wildfires that have ravaged the continent for ten days. Climate Change • 14 Aug
Wildfires kill three people across southern Europe Hundreds of firefighters are battling to put out wildfires across southern Europe, some of which are believed to have been set deliberately by arsonists and stoked by an extended heat wave gripping the region. Europe • 14 Aug
Wildfires kill three people across southern Europe Hundreds of firefighters are battling to put out wildfires across southern Europe, some of which are believed to have been set deliberately by arsonists and stoked by an extended heat wave gripping the region. Europe • 14 Aug
Concerns over wind project on Laois-Kilkenny border Two communities on the Laois-Kilkenny border say they are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of a proposed wind project in their area and are appealing to the Government to urgently update guidelines around wind energy projects. Environment • 14 Aug
Concerns over wind project on Laois-Kilkenny border Two communities on the Laois-Kilkenny border say they are concerned about the environmental and health impacts of a proposed wind project in their area and are appealing to the Government to urgently update guidelines around wind energy projects. Environment • 14 Aug
Wildfires fanned by heatwave rage across Europe Wildfires caused by arsonists or thunderstorms and fanned by a heatwave and strong winds have wreaked destruction across southern Europe, burning homes and forcing thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Europe • 14 Aug
Wildfires fanned by heatwave rage across Europe Wildfires caused by arsonists or thunderstorms and fanned by a heatwave and strong winds have wreaked destruction across southern Europe, burning homes and forcing thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Europe • 14 Aug
Extreme heat causing decline in tropical birds - study Tropical bird populations have plummeted not only due to deforestation but also extreme heat attributable to climate change, according to a new study. Environment • 12 Aug
Extreme heat causing decline in tropical birds - study Tropical bird populations have plummeted not only due to deforestation but also extreme heat attributable to climate change, according to a new study. Environment • 12 Aug
Wildfires across Europe hit tourism spots and forests Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires today with another heatwave pushing temperatures over 40C across parts of Europe. World • 12 Aug
Wildfires across Europe hit tourism spots and forests Firefighters across Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey and the Balkans were battling wildfires today with another heatwave pushing temperatures over 40C across parts of Europe. World • 12 Aug
Proposed carbon budget approach 'not enough' - expert Ireland's proposed carbon budget approach is "not enough" and needs to be reassessed, a climate expert has said. Climate Change • 12 Aug
Proposed carbon budget approach 'not enough' - expert Ireland's proposed carbon budget approach is "not enough" and needs to be reassessed, a climate expert has said. Climate Change • 12 Aug
As mercury hits 50C, Dubai runners turn to 'mallathon' As temperatures soared outside, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai echoed to the squeak of runners as hundreds of people joined "Mallathon", an indoor, air-conditioned race. World • 11 Aug
As mercury hits 50C, Dubai runners turn to 'mallathon' As temperatures soared outside, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai echoed to the squeak of runners as hundreds of people joined "Mallathon", an indoor, air-conditioned race. World • 11 Aug
Parisians hot under the collar over A/C in apartments As summer temperatures rise, many Parisians are warming to the idea of installing air conditioning in their apartments, ending a longstanding resistance to what is considered a basic comfort in many capitals elsewhere. Environment • 11 Aug
Parisians hot under the collar over A/C in apartments As summer temperatures rise, many Parisians are warming to the idea of installing air conditioning in their apartments, ending a longstanding resistance to what is considered a basic comfort in many capitals elsewhere. Environment • 11 Aug
Ireland in need of wind and solar farms as coal era ends Ireland needs more of both wind and solar farms and it needs them faster, especially now that the post-coal era here has well and truly begun. Analysis and Comment • 10 Aug
Ireland in need of wind and solar farms as coal era ends Ireland needs more of both wind and solar farms and it needs them faster, especially now that the post-coal era here has well and truly begun. Analysis and Comment • 10 Aug
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service has said. Climate Change • 07 Aug
Third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc The third-hottest July worldwide ended a string of record-breaking temperatures last month, but many regions were still devastated by extreme weather amplified by global warming, the European climate monitoring service has said. Climate Change • 07 Aug
UN plastic pollution negotiations begin in Geneva Countries have begun ten days of negotiations in Geneva aimed at hammering out a landmark global treaty on combating plastic pollution. World • 05 Aug
UN plastic pollution negotiations begin in Geneva Countries have begun ten days of negotiations in Geneva aimed at hammering out a landmark global treaty on combating plastic pollution. World • 05 Aug
17 heat records broken in Japan Seventeen heat records have been broken in Japan, its weather agency has said, after the country sweltered through its hottest June and July since records began Asia • 05 Aug
17 heat records broken in Japan Seventeen heat records have been broken in Japan, its weather agency has said, after the country sweltered through its hottest June and July since records began Asia • 05 Aug
