Our latest news coverage, analysis and comment on the global climate crisis
Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
At what he admits is a critical time for the State’s planning system, the OPR chief says we now have the resources, legislation and policies to meet our infrastructural and housing challenges
Expected level of global heating by end of the century has not changed since 2021, with ‘minimal progress’ made this year - Carbon Action Tracker
Breathing in air in India’s capital city and surrounding area said to equate to smoking two packs of non-filtered cigarettes each day
Withdrawal of 85-strong delegation from Baku climate summit has prompted concerns that other countries might do likewise
UN chief welcomes ‘high ambition coalition’ including Ireland which is pushing for more ambitious outcome
Emergency workers recovered the bodies of two young brothers aged three and five who were carried away by floods in the Valencian town of Torrent two weeks ago
World likely to overshoot the critical 1.5-degree target in the Paris Agreement in less than 10 years, according to climate scientists
Status yellow fog warning in place until Wednesday morning this week
Dutch court annuls order made against energy company in 2021
2024 was ‘masterclass in climate destruction’, António Guterres tells global leaders
Breaching of 1.5 degrees global warming temperature rise target becoming a reality
Carbon credits predicted to enable big increase in climate spending but critics says backdoor deal was rushed and undermines UN climate process
UN talks open in Baku with stark warning no country is immune from climate disaster
Mary Robinson backs call by environmental campaign for oil and gas companies to help pay for climate breakdown
A neuropsychologist on how to cope when the world is in turmoil
‘It will be hard to get agreement in a world that is so divided and under such stress, but that is what we have to do’
Report warns not cutting emissions risks greater long-term costs, stranded assets, and dependence on unproven carbon removal technologies after 2030
World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’
Disposables are hardly without their ick factor, and the cost savings and environmental benefits of reusables are compelling
November 10th-15th: From the return of Wolf Hall to a Blindboy tale about one man and his giant fridge
Party manifesto promises Minister of State for energy among series of climate-related pledges
Government has breached its own 5 per cent spending limit each year since its introduction
What needs to happen to save ourselves, our species and planet? Eight climate-conscious individuals offer their take
The confirmation revives the question of whether nightjars could have a more hopeful future in Ireland than previously believed
Ten people have been injured in fire that started on Wednesday morning in Ventura County
Party leaders would not agree to allow Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan to bring plans to Cabinet for the deployment of a €3.15bn climate fund
The US president-elect showed himself in awe of the power of Hurricane Helene - but did not dare to consider why that September storm was so destructive
‘Climate is warming, generally, so we are bound to see records being broken,’ says Copernicus climate change service
Political parties must indicate how they will uphold and strengthen our carbon budgets
If Ireland delivers a credible food/health/climate strategy for the 2025 conferences it should open longer-term possibilities
Republic faces €8bn fines if it misses climate targets
Project could be up and running by the end of the decade
US election: Former US president on track to reach 270 majority needed to secure a second term in the White House
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
