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Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

The coffee dregs we pour down the drain can create a serious pollution problem down the road for rivers and waterways

'While electric SUVs are certainly better for the climate than conventional ones, they still suffer from many downsides.' Photo: Getty Images

Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

Elderly members of the public walk past a billboard celebrating the year 2025 on Piccadilly, on 12th August 2025, in London, England

Forecasters say UK 'likely' had warmest year on record

Dhaka in Bangladesh

Dhaka - the frontline of the climate migration crisis

The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI

Overhead view of a car park full of new cars

EU may rethink its 2035 combustion car ban

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Residents call for emergency measures to save homes

Gay Byrne on The Late Late Toy Show in a Christmas jumper

How to reinvent Christmas jumpers as icons for Irish craft

Christmas Jumper

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EU members to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 from 1990 mark

How Midleton, Co Cork looked after Storm Babet in October 2023 Photo: RTÉ

Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter

Drone footage of floods in Midleton, Co Cork during Storm Babet in October 2023. Photo: RTÉ Prime Time

How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors

Floooding in Newry after Storm Ciarán. Photo: PA

What's required for local areas to predict and anticipate floods?

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2025 on track to tie second hottest year on record

Children from Thomond Primary School wearing Christmas jumpers

School recycles over 700 Christmas jumpers in four years

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The Business of Climate

EU unveils new rules to support plastic recycling

US freezes five big offshore wind projects, shares dive

Mother charging electric car in front of house, holding toddler boy in arms. Woman holding charger, plugging in charging port.

Your essential guide to buying an electric car in 2026

Seven Clean Seas

Kingspan partners with Seven Clean Seas

EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban

The SEAI says more progress is needed to achieve 2030 emissions targets

Ireland needs to break link with fossil fuels, says SEAI

Cars stuck in traffic as they try make way away from coast in Hawaii

EU to yield on combustion engines ban after pressure

EU to widen carbon border levy, draft shows

A white Ford truck being shown at a car show

Ford retreats from EVs, takes $19.5 billion charge

Kerry was once again the country's highest producing county for wind energy - at 128 GWh - in November

Second best November on record for Irish wind farms

Overhead view of a car park full of new cars

EU may rethink its 2035 combustion car ban

Geopolitical volatility becomes a top concern for firms

Climate Heroes

Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

‘Tis the season for Christmas jumpers and dresses but this community clothing project in Dublin is urging people to swap, not shop this festive season.

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Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

Climate Heroes: The Clothes Swap Hub

Climate Heroes: The Nature Reserve

Climate Heroes: The Nature Reserve

Climate Heroes: The Urban Mushroom Farm

Climate Heroes: The Urban Mushroom Farm

Climate Heroes: The Ancient Woodland Expansion Project

Climate Heroes: The Ancient Woodland Expansion Project

Climate Heroes: The Comedian

Climate Heroes: The Comedian

Climate Heroes: The National Seed Bank

Climate Heroes: The National Seed Bank

Climate Heroes: The cafe leading the move to reuse

Climate Heroes: The cafe leading the move to reuse

Climate Heroes: The Rainforest Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Rainforest Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Zero Waste Wedding Caterer

Climate Heroes: The Zero Waste Wedding Caterer

Climate Heroes: The Bog Photographer

Climate Heroes: The Bog Photographer

Climate Heroes: The Repairs Acts Project

Climate Heroes: The Repairs Acts Project

Volunteer litter pickers dive in to keep coast clean

Volunteer litter pickers dive in to keep coast clean

Climate Heroes: The Rewilders

Climate Heroes: The Rewilders

Climate Heroes: The Furniture Maker

Climate Heroes: The Furniture Maker

Climate Heroes: The Miss Ireland Contestant

Climate Heroes: The Miss Ireland Contestant

Climate Heroes: The Bee Sanctuary

Climate Heroes: The Bee Sanctuary

Climate Heroes: The Flower Farmer

Climate Heroes: The Flower Farmer

Climate on Brainstorm

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Be careful what you do with the dregs of your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo: Getty Images

Why you shouldn't pour coffee down the drain

'While electric SUVs are certainly better for the climate than conventional ones, they still suffer from many downsides.' Photo: Getty Images

Why the reign of SUVs on Irish roads should end

Gay Byrne on The Late Late Toy Show in a Christmas jumper

How to reinvent Christmas jumpers as icons for Irish craft

Christmas Jumper

How Midleton, Co Cork looked after Storm Babet in October 2023 Photo: RTÉ

Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter

Drone footage of floods in Midleton, Co Cork during Storm Babet in October 2023. Photo: RTÉ Prime Time

How extreme weather will affect the insurance and energy sectors

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Ecolution - The Climate Change Podcast for Young People

Ecolution: Listen to all the podcasts here

Ecolution: Listen to all the podcasts here

Evie was live from the BTYSTE, meeting some of the young people who took part.

Ecolution: Eco projects, the Internet and AI at the BTYSTE

Young people met leaders at the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action.

Ecolution: Young people are powerful

Vanessa Nakate (centre), a climate activist from Uganda speaks at a COP28 event.

Ecolution COP28 Special: Is it good COP or bad COP?!

Nicola always loved animals and the natural world.

Ecolution: Author Nicola Davies on The Song That Sings Us

Some children dig into the soil at Airfield Estate!

Ecolution: We dig in to a World of Soil

Ecolution: Bats are the good guys!

Ecolution: Bats are the good guys!

Ecolution: From Colombia to Brazil - a shared struggle

Ecolution: From Colombia to Brazil - a shared struggle

Ecolution: Heavy weather with Met Éireann's Dr Noel Fitzpatrick

Ecolution: Heavy weather with Met Éireann's Dr Noel Fitzpatrick

Ecolution: Dr Jane Goodall is our very special guest

Ecolution: Dr Jane Goodall is our very special guest

Ecolution: Mary Robinson talks Climate Justice

Ecolution: Mary Robinson talks Climate Justice

Ecolution: Earth Rising at IMMA

Ecolution: Earth Rising at IMMA