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Dawn Chorus: Listen to nature's greatest concert with Ecolution

RTÉ's Ecolution podcast went to Killarney National Park to experience the dawn chorus. Joined by ecologist Irene Ní Shúilleabháin, we discover why birds sing at dawn and how they help biodiversity.

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Wind Energy Ireland report flags slowdown in planning approvals

Sea ice, Northwest Passage, Nunavut, Arctic Canada

Second-highest sea surface temperatures recorded in April

An overhead view of a drawing in the sand of David Attenborough at Morecambe Bay in the UK

Portrait in the sand marks Attenborough's 100th birthday

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Dr. Emily Fairfax attends the world premiere of Disney and Pixar's HOPPERS at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California on February 23, 2026. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)

Emily Fairfax: The beaver expert who worked on the movie Hoppers

A nuclear power plant in rural France

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

woman e-bike

How more e-bikes has meant more e-waste

Drops of rain falling on an umbrella

April was warmer and wetter than average - Met Éireann

heavy traffic moving at speed on motorway

Only €12k of €1m HGV grant spent on charging points

90% of protected habitats are in an unfavourable conservation condition in Ireland

Ireland requires €700m annually to restore nature, report

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Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

"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

A tractor in a field

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

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Surge in purchases of rooftop solar panels, says SEAI

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The Business of Climate

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

heavy traffic moving at speed on motorway

Only €12k of €1m HGV grant spent on charging points

Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

7 questions to ask if you're planning solar panels or an EV

People look at a new blue car at the Xiaomi booth at a car show in China

Chinese EVs geared up for world's biggest auto show

A tractor in a field

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

three trains on railway tracks

Iarnród Éireann's HVO fuel pilot on Cork commuter fleet

Pictured at the Cairn passive house development in Seven Mills are from left to right: Aoife Watters, CEO, Respond; Dr. Wolfgang Feist, physicist and Passive House pioneer; Michael Stanley, CEO, Cairn Homes; Kate Joyce, Project and Sustainability Lead, LD

International certification for Cairn's Passive Houses

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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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

Cropped shot of young Asian woman walking in the park, spending her free time strolling in the nature. Enjoying a carefree and relaxing walk against lush greenery at sunset, drinking a cup of coffee and smiling (Getty Images)

What exactly does it mean when we say something is compostable?

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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