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Workers cool themselves in water fountains during high temperatures in the La Defense business district of Paris, France, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The first major heat wave of the season broke temperature records across northwest Europe, triggered water

news2day Explainer: What is a heat dome?

RTÉ's Environment Correspondent George Lee is here with a news2day Explainer about the heat dome affecting Europe.

A woman shields herself from the sun with an umbrella near one of the fountains in the Place de la Concorde during a heatwave in Paris

Temperatures to remain at record levels into 2030s - UN

People collect water from fountain at Plaza Mayor during an early heatwave hits Europe on May 23, 2026 in Madrid, Spain

Europe heatwave 'brutal reminder' of climate change - UN

red clover silage

How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass

People planting hedgerows at Mud Island Dublin City

Planting trees and hedgerows to help restore nature

A woman sits on the dock of the Saone river in Lyon shielding her eyes from the sun

Why is Europe the world's fastest warming continent?

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Ireland to significantly exceed 2030 climate limits - EPA

A man cools down with a bottle of water during the hot weather in Westminster Bridge, central London

Temperatures in London hit 34.8C as May record broken

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Experts call for Re-turn infection control measures

An electric car being charged on a street in London

Trip hazard solution for EVs at homes without driveways

This morning's sitting of the Public Accounts Committee

Nearly €220m of Climate Action Fund yet to be drawn down

Dublin Bus workers Paul and Irwin tend to their hives at the Bus Garage in Phibsboro.

Dublin Buzz: A new route to help save the bees!

Red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris

Listen: How pine martens helped the red squirrel make a comeback

FIFA World Cup final draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

25% of World Cup games likely to be in over 26C - study

More Climate Change

The Business of Climate

Experts call for Re-turn infection control measures

CDP Ireland Network brings together corporate leaders in sustainability and other stakeholders with the aim of encouraging companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information

Record 12 firms in Ireland achieve top climate rating

An electric car being charged on a street in London

Trip hazard solution for EVs at homes without driveways

20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled

Emissions from electricity in Ireland 40% below 2018 levels

Electricity emissions fall for third consecutive year

a row of white electric cars plugged into charging stations

Number of new electric cars licensed in April soars 73%

DUBLIN, IRELAND - 2021/02/13: People seen walking by an open Bewley's Cafe in Dublin city center, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Level 5 lockdown restrictions are set to be extended by Irish Government, by at least another six weeks with only scho

Why are so many companies becoming B Corps?

Wind Energy Ireland report flags slowdown in planning approvals

Cardboard box with Recyclable symbol

Rise in recycling rates needed to meet 2030 target - EPA

A nuclear power plant in rural France

Ending nuclear ban a 'viable option' to cut energy costs

Ørsted's Q1 core profit tops forecasts, maintains outlook

Two men pose for photo under a replicia of a wind turbine in an office

CIP buys Ørsted's Europe unit, launches Perigus Energy

Climate Heroes

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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red clover silage

How Irish farmers are growing more eco-friendly grass

woman e-bike

How more e-bikes has meant more e-waste

"You can you can become a conservation hero by doing absolutely nothing." Photo: Getty Images

Why you should take a break from mowing your lawn in May

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

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Podcasts

Ecolution

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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