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Storm Éowyn takes aim at Bantry Bay in January 2025. Photo: Getty Images

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

With Storm Amy set to bring severe and damaging gusts, we can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's weather events

Excavator at Construction Site

How 'working machinery' are a forgotten source of air pollution

The stormiest winter on record for Ireland to date was 2013-2014, while Storm Ophelia in 2017 left €70 million worth of damages in its wake.

Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years?

Seracs point upward from a portion of the Aletsch Glacier under a collapsing moraine in Switzerland

Swiss glaciers shrank by a quarter in past decade: study

A group of people hold signs about climate change

Pacific islands youth group wins prize for climate action

Schoolkids and adults holding books under a tree.

Puffin Rock Habitats: Download the activity book and more here

Puffin Rock Habitats

School children in blue uniforms pose in a tree with face paint and fun decorations.

National Tree Day: Get facts and a free Scots Pine for schools

National Tree Day

Watch: Where Are We Now? First Thought Talks

First Thought Talks

Climate Week goes on as Trump blasts 'con job'

Analysis and Comment

Power station with smoke bellowing out in China

China makes pledge to cut emissions for the first time

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More must be done to protect clean air in Ireland - EPA

a windfarm with several turbines in the countryside with blue skies in the background

23 renewable energy projects due in next four years

Residents clear mud from their property, while damaged cars are seen in the background, in Hualien

Fresh flood fears as Taiwan typhoon death toll reaches 17

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Record temperatures linked to human-caused climate change

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The Business of Climate

Tesla beats delivery estimates on sales boost

Cavan's Galetech Group to create 65 jobs

Two men dressed in suits cut the ribbon of a new industrial facility

Ecocem opens new research and innovation lab in France

Gas Networks Ireland said the increase in demand for gas in August was partly driven by increased use in electricity generation

Gas demand up 9% year-on-year in August

A woman and three men stand beside two cars and an electric vehicle charger

ePower raises €30m in biggest ever funding round

Three men outside an office building with two of them shaking hands

Galetech Group buys 50% stake in Blade Technical Services

Wind turbine foundation components being manufactured with a crane in focus

Orsted resumes work on US offshore wind farm

Mandatory waste recycling targets set to be missed - EPA

Judge rules Trump can't block Rhode Island wind project

Group of men and women outside an office building

Merck opens €150m climate-neutral facility in Cork

The Brian Boru bridge connecting Killaloe, Co Clare with Ballina, Co Tipperary.

Can the carbon impact of concrete be reduced?

Light blue block with magnifying glass icon on a business chart sheet

End quarterly reports call gets support from investors

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.

Playlist

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

More Climate on Brainstorm

Storm Éowyn takes aim at Bantry Bay in January 2025. Photo: Getty Images

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

Excavator at Construction Site

How 'working machinery' are a forgotten source of air pollution

The stormiest winter on record for Ireland to date was 2013-2014, while Storm Ophelia in 2017 left €70 million worth of damages in its wake.

Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years?

The Brian Boru bridge connecting Killaloe, Co Clare with Ballina, Co Tipperary.

Can the carbon impact of concrete be reduced?

How many of these tents will be left behind by revellers in Stradbally next Monday morning?

The environmental cost of dumping your tent at Electric Picnic

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Podcasts

Ecolution

Hot Mess

Brainstorm

Dirty Laundry

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