Climate change

Could fast fashion clothes be used to insulate your house?

A new research project is converting discarded polyester textiles into polyurethane to use as insulation to improve energy efficiency of homes

Fast fashion • 01 Jul

EU plans to buy carbon credits to meet climate targets

The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union's 2040 climate target, a commission document seen by Reuters shows.

Climate Change • 28 Jun

The EV hub is the first of its kind in Ireland and is located in Westside, which is a decarbonisation zone in Galway City

Solar-powered EV charging hub launched in Galway

A solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub has been launched in Galway City by Mayor Mike Cubbard and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney.

Connacht • 27 Jun

A teenager from Co Westmeath has been focused on creating organic, circular fashion designs

Watch: Teen creates designs from plants and organic waste

A teenager from Co Westmeath has been creating innovative sustainable fashion designs made from organic waste and living plants.

Environment • 26 Jun

Forestry sector in 'total disarray', committee told

Ireland's forestry sector is in "total disarray" with just a fraction of planting targets being met, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned.

Politics • 25 Jun

The joy of stepping out into nature on a mini school tour

On this episode of Ecolution, RTÉ Kids' climate podcast for young people, we tag along on two mini school tours that bring kids into the great outdoors.

Ecolution • 08 Jul

Méabh Keogh says she will keep sustainable design at the heart of her work as she embarks on her career

Watch: Young designer says sustainable practice 'a must'

A young designer has said people wishing to work in the fashion industry have no option but to think sustainably when it comes to their designs.

Climate Change • 25 Jun

NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES - JUNE 21: People take a rest on a sunny day as temperatures climb in the New York City region, with forecasts calling for highs to reach the upper 90s°F this Sunday and potentially touching the low 100s°F in many areas across

US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year

A potentially life-threatening heat wave has enveloped parts of the eastern United States impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures expected to climb to 40C (104F) in the New York metropolitan area.

US • 25 Jun

Trond Robertsen patrols between barracks at the weather station at the North Coast of remote Norwegian territory Bear Island (Bjornoya)

Meteorologist with a first-row seat to climate change

In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing first hand the effects of climate change.

News Lens • 23 Jun

More people worried about climate change - survey

Frustration, worry and powerlessness are the three most commonly felt emotions by respondents to a survey about Climate Change.

Climate Change • 23 Jun

Climate indicators 'moving in wrong direction' - report

From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned.

Climate Change • 19 Jun

An Post currently has more than 200 HGVs in operation and is changing to fossil free fuel to support its 50% emissions reduction target by the end of this year

An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel

An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions

Business • 19 Jun

Greenland: Why is the land of ice such a hot topic?

Ecolution is the RTÉ climate change podcast for young people. On this episode we head to Greenland to look at melting sea ice and rising sea levels.

Greenland • 18 Jun

Figures suggest more people are shying away from traditional sunspots like Greece

Decline in holidaymakers going to hotter destinations

Travel agents say there has been a noticeable trend of holidaymakers looking to avoid rising temperatures and extreme weather in continental Europe during the summer months.

Europe • 16 Jun

Change Clothes in Dublin city centre has a permanent swap shop on-site

Watch: Swapping fast fashion for sustainable alternatives

A social enterprise in Dublin city centre is providing a way for people to update their wardrobes in a cost-effective and sustainable way - swapping with others instead of turning to fast fashion.

Fast fashion • 15 Jun

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 09: People visit the main venue for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) on June 9, 2025 in Nice, France. The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened on June 9 in Nice, a coastal city in southern France, under

What was the result of the UN Ocean Conference?

The third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close in Nice yesterday following five days of high-level meetings between governments, experts, climate campaigners and community representatives.

Climate Change • 14 Jun

What is it about fast fashion shopping that has people hooked?

Watch: The psychology behind fast fashion shopping

Why are so many of us addicted to fast fashion shopping, even though we know it's bad for the environment and for fast fashion factory workers?

Fast fashion • 14 Jun

A member of the San Antonio Fire Department stands next to his truck lined up along Kirby before a memorial service honoring Houston firefighters Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, Matthew Renaud, and Anne Sullivan at Reliant Stadium Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in

At least 10 dead, several missing in flooding in Texas

At least ten people are dead following flooding from heavy rains in Texas, officials reported, with several more people reported missing.

US • 14 Jun

Ecolution host Evie (centre) with our new Ecolution YouTube panel.

Hear from new young voices on the climate crisis

Ecolution • 17 Jun

The schoolhouse can be seen from the outdoor classroom!

Outdoor Classrooms: This Wicklow school takes learning outside

Ecolution is the climate change podcast for young people - available wherever you get your audio content.

Ecolution • 12 Jun

May 2025 second warmest on record - EU climate monitor

Global heating continued as the new norm, with last month the second warmest May on record on land and in the oceans, according to the European Union's climate monitoring service.

Climate Change • 11 Jun

5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming

More climate-friendly practices on the Walsh family farm has produced a carbon footprint significantly lower than the national average

Farming • 09 Jun

Protecting marine species in international waters in being discussed in Nice

No senior US delegation at ocean conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "disappointing" the absence of a high-ranking delegation from the United States at a United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

Climate Change • 09 Jun

The Taoiseach said Ireland is keenly aware of the importance of the marine environment

Taoiseach wants Ireland to 'lead' on maritime policy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he wants Ireland to be a "leading nation" in global maritime policy ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France.

Environment • 08 Jun

'When faced with a decision to repair or replace, people often chose to buy new home appliances rather than repair the ones they own'. Photo: Getty Images

How we're tricked into buying new home appliances

Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances

Psychology • 06 Jun