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
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 14 Aug
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 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
Are hot Irish days worsening due to climate change? A climate attribution study has found that last month's mini-heatwave can be linked to human-influenced climate change Climate Change • 08 Aug
Are hot Irish days worsening due to climate change? A climate attribution study has found that last month's mini-heatwave can be linked to human-influenced climate change Climate Change • 08 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
Trump's EPA targets basis of all US greenhouse gas rules The Trump administration has said it will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, removing the legal foundation for all US greenhouse gas regulations. Climate Change • 29 Jul
Trump's EPA targets basis of all US greenhouse gas rules The Trump administration has said it will rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, removing the legal foundation for all US greenhouse gas regulations. Climate Change • 29 Jul
Liz Bonnin: I fell in love with nature from the start For the 100th episode of the Ecolution podcast, young host Evie Kenny meets Liz Bonnin. Liz Bonnin • 30 Jul
Liz Bonnin: I fell in love with nature from the start For the 100th episode of the Ecolution podcast, young host Evie Kenny meets Liz Bonnin. Liz Bonnin • 30 Jul
Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania Firefighters are battling to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. World • 28 Jul
Firefighters battle blazes in Turkey, Greece and Albania Firefighters are battling to put out wildfires in three separate provinces of Turkey, in Greece and near a tourist resort in Albania, stoked by strong winds after days of searing heat across the Mediterranean region. World • 28 Jul
Celebrating 100 episodes of RTÉ's Ecolution podcast Ecolution, RTÉ's climate action podcast for young people, celebrates 100 episodes with a look at some of the best episodes down the years. Ecolution • 29 Jul
Celebrating 100 episodes of RTÉ's Ecolution podcast Ecolution, RTÉ's climate action podcast for young people, celebrates 100 episodes with a look at some of the best episodes down the years. Ecolution • 29 Jul
Further evacuations as Greece battles raging wildfires Officials in Greece are continuing to battle wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later. Europe • 28 Jul
Further evacuations as Greece battles raging wildfires Officials in Greece are continuing to battle wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day, with the help of Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft expected to arrive later. Europe • 28 Jul
