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Joe Biden has proposed a $1.7 trillion-plan to take the US to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

US formally quits Paris climate agreement

US • 04 Nov 20

There are incentives in place to buy greener electric cars

Motor industry warns of effect of new taxes on sales

Ireland • 07 Oct 20

The Bill also does not include a ban on the importation of second-hand petrol and diesel cars from 2030

Ban on sale of petrol, diesel cars not in Climate Bill

Environment • 07 Oct 20

It is understood the full legislation will not be published until tomorrow

Climate Action Bill approved by Cabinet

Politics • 06 Oct 20

The report said humanity was not on track to meet the targets for emission reductions that would avert devastating global warming

Water warning as climate risks intensify: UN report

News Lens • 09 Sep 20

Forest fire in central Yakutia in early June

Tie for warmest June globally, Siberia sizzles - EU

Climate • 07 Jul 20

As the sun rises in Dublin, the city centre remains quiet as people are told to remain at home

Emissions fall, air quality up amid orders to stay home

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

Greta Thunberg addressed MEPs today

Greta Thunberg tells EU to stop 'pretending' on climate

Europe • 04 Mar 20

Workers clearing mounds of floating plastic waste on the Klang river on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur

Plastic wasteland: Tackling illegal dumping and burning

Environment • 19 Feb 20

Cappabue NS pupils and their 'One Small Change' for the planet

Children use rap to deliver message on climate change

Munster • 11 Feb 20

Kangaroo Island has been devastated by bushfires

Australia fires 'long way from over'

World • 11 Jan 20

Evacuees from Mallacoota, Victoria State, board the Royal Australian Navy MV Sycamore at sea

Renewed fire threat sparks exodus to Australian cities

World • 03 Jan 20

On Saturday, as conditions worsen, west Sydney is due to tip over 46C

Australia has its hottest day on record

News Lens • 18 Dec 19

Delegates leave after the closing plenary session of the UN Climate Change Conference in Madrid

Little to show as UN climate summit limps to end

World • 15 Dec 19

The two-week summit was supposed to conclude yesterday

COP25 climate summit unravelling, facing failure

World • 15 Dec 19

The talks are expected to continue until tomorrow

Deadlock reported at UN climate talks in Madrid

Environment • 13 Dec 19

Student activists from School Strike for Climate Australia hold a protest outside of the office of the Liberal Party

Global climate protests begin in smoke-covered Sydney

Environment • 29 Nov 19

Smoke rises from the chimneys of a gas boiler house in Moscow

EU declares climate emergency ahead of summit

Environment • 28 Nov 19

IKEA announces €200m investment in green initiatives

IKEA to invest €200m in race to turn 'climate positive'

Business • 27 Nov 19

The new distribution centre in Newbridge is Lidl's single biggest investment here since 2000

Lidl opens €100m distribution centre in Newbridge

Business • 22 Nov 19

The Sustainable Business Summit is being held in Dublin today

Sustainability key for future-proofing businesses

Business • 20 Nov 19

Grants and rebates of up to €10,000 are currently available to offset against the purchase price of an electric car

5 ways to reduce your carbon footprint and save money

Analysis and Comment • 16 Nov 19

As authorities assessed the extent of the damage to Venice's cultural treasures, locals were defiant

Italy declares state of emergency due to Venice floods

World • 14 Nov 19

Companies are under increasing pressure from consumers, their workers and society at large to address environmental issues

How serious is big business about climate change?

Analysis and Comment • 14 Nov 19

Emissions from energy continue to rise, increasing 1.9% in 2018, the largest jump since 2013, the IEA has said

World needs 'laser-like focus' to bring down emissions

Business • 13 Nov 19

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