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

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

We can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's severe weather events as damaging rainfall and flooding becomes commonplace

Flooding at Salthill in Galway due to Storm Debi. Photo: Enda O'Brien

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

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

"The general public's concerns about flooding have increased for many over the last 10 years, and a large majority of people expect the problem to get worse in the coming decades" Photo: RTÉ

Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year?

A front loader dumps sand in a pile in a cement factory

Global fossil fuel emissions to hit new record - study

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Ireland failing to hit climate targets - advisory council

The threats include possible damage to the monastic structures on the island as a result of extreme weather

Study: Climate change poses risk to Sceilg Mhichíl

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A young woman and young man stand outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil

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Governor of California Gavin Newsom at the COP30 United Nations Climate Change conference in Brazil

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Padraig Walsh, project manager of the Farm Zero C initiative, at the site near Bandon, Co Cork

Cork farm trialling new techniques to cut emissions

People use umbrellas to shield from the rain and the wind as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches in Taiwan

Typhoon forces evacuations in Taiwan as death toll rises

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers a speech during COP30

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

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Padraig Walsh, project manager of the Farm Zero C initiative, at the site near Bandon, Co Cork

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‘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 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

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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

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Climate Heroes: The Flower Farmer

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

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

Flooding at Salthill in Galway due to Storm Debi. Photo: Enda O'Brien

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

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

"The general public's concerns about flooding have increased for many over the last 10 years, and a large majority of people expect the problem to get worse in the coming decades" Photo: RTÉ

Would you buy a house with a 10% chance of flooding every year?

In this handout satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Hurricane Melissa churns through the Caribbean Sea

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Hurricane Melissa

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

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Ecolution: Dr Jane Goodall is our very special guest

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Ecolution: Mary Robinson talks Climate Justice

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