2020 was warmest year on record in Europe - study Europe endured record heat and rainfall last year while temperatures in Arctic Siberia soared off the charts, the European Union's climate monitoring service has reported. Environment • 7 hrs
European Commission reveals new 'green' system New EU rules aimed at clarifying which investments and economic activities are properly "green", and which can contribute towards Europe's carbon neutrality goals, could have ... Environment • 22 hrs
2020 saw sharp increase in rainforest destruction An area of pristine rainforest the size of the Netherlands was burned or hacked down last year, as the destruction of tropical forests accelerated despite ... Environment • 31 Mar
Wicklow and Slieve Bloom fires condemned as 'reckless' Those responsible for weekend fires in the Wicklow Mountains and the Slieve Bloom mountains in Co Laois have been condemned as reckless. Leinster • 09 Mar
US climate envoy warns of 'extraordinary crisis' US climate envoy John Kerry has warned that the European Union and United States must revive their joint efforts to fight climate change before the ... World • 09 Mar
Two-thirds of tropical rainforest destroyed or degraded Humans have degraded or destroyed roughly two-thirds of the world's original tropical rainforest cover, new data reveals - raising alarm that a key natural buffer ... Environment • 08 Mar
Powerful questions over 'essential' tech data centres The concrete towers of the old IFI plant in Arklow, Co Wicklow, are a familiar sight to drivers on the M11 motorway. Ireland's Power Revolution • 05 Mar
Why windfarm plans are ruffling feathers Ireland's east coast is quietly preparing to become the backbone of Ireland's renewable energy. Ireland's Power Revolution • 05 Mar
Public support needed for electric dreams to come true The demand for power in Ireland is forecast to grow by between 19-50% over the next ten years, according to Eirgrid. The human dimension is ... Ireland's Power Revolution • 05 Mar
'Tsunami' of plastic covering Brazilian beaches Some of Brazil's beaches have been covered by a "tsunami" of rubbish, leaving once pristine coastlines completely engulfed in everything from plastic bags and bottles ... News Lens • 25 Feb
Threat of flooding remains in Cork, Kerry Water levels across counties Cork and Kerry appear to have peaked, with no further incidents of flooding reported overnight. Munster • 24 Feb
South Galway flood relief works feasible - study Proposals to carry out flood relief works in south Galway have been found to be both environmentally and economically feasible. Regional • 23 Feb
Flooding in Munster as heavy rain sweeps country A Status Orange rainfall warning for counties Kerry, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford expired at 9pm, without causing significant flooding to property. Weather • 23 Feb
Galway groups showcase benefits of bog restoration Community groups in east Galway are showcasing the benefits of a bog restoration programme, that is helping to deal with carbon emissions and boosting native ... Connacht • 22 Feb
US formally quits Paris climate agreement The United States left the Paris accord, becoming the first country to ever withdraw from an international climate change pact as the fate of its ... US • 04 Nov 20
Motor industry warns of effect of new taxes on sales Proposals to increase the tax paid on new cars could hit consumers hard, the motor industry has warned. Ireland • 07 Oct 20
Ban on sale of petrol, diesel cars not in Climate Bill The new Climate Action Bill published by the Government does not include a section banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 ... Environment • 07 Oct 20
Climate Action Bill approved by Cabinet The Cabinet has approved the Climate Action Bill - a key piece of legislation demanded by the Green Party for going into government. Politics • 06 Oct 20
Water warning as climate risks intensify: UN report Record temperatures are accelerating the rise of sea levels, melting glaciers and snow coverage and threatening the water supplies for billions, according to a major ... News Lens • 09 Sep 20
Tie for warmest June globally, Siberia sizzles - EU Temperatures soared 10 degrees Celsius above average in June across much of permafrost-laden Siberia, with last month in a dead heat for the warmest June ... Climate • 07 Jul 20
Emissions fall, air quality up amid orders to stay home Carbon dioxide emissions around the world could fall by the largest amount since World War II this year, scientists have said, as the coronavirus outbreak ... Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20
Greta Thunberg tells EU to stop 'pretending' on climate Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has branded the EU's grand plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 as inadequate, and said Europe is falsely claiming to ... Europe • 04 Mar 20
Plastic wasteland: Tackling illegal dumping and burning In the second in a series on waste plastic, Joan O'Sullivan looks at steps the Malaysian Government has taken to tackle the problem of illegal ... Environment • 19 Feb 20
Children use rap to deliver message on climate change Pupils of a two-teacher school in a corner of west Cork have written, recorded and released a rap song to deliver a message on climate ... Munster • 11 Feb 20
Australia fires 'long way from over' Massive bushfires in southeastern Australia still have a "long way to go", authorities have warned, even as colder conditions brought some relief to exhausted firefighters ... World • 11 Jan 20
