Frank McDonald, former environment editor of The Irish Times, dies
McDonald’s reporting on planning corruption was pioneering in Irish journalism, and he regularly reported from abroad on climate negotiations
Why is this El Niño set to be so strong and what will its effects be in Ireland?
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that the current El Niño looks to be intensifying into the strongest one ever recorded
‘It will cost billions’: Climate crisis poses ‘immediate’ threat to human life and economies, Dublin forum hears
Dublin conference hears countries and firms face mounting dangers from failure to protect natural world
Irish bus and rail fare hikes of up to 35% are confirmed
It is envisaged increases of more than 30% on some tickets will take effect from January, says National Transport Authority
‘Exceptional event’: World braces for ‘supersized’ El Niño
‘No time to lose’ – World Meteorological Organisation mobilises as climate impacts expected well into 2027
Battle to halt global heating at 1.5 degrees is lost – UN
Focus must now switch to limiting extent of overshoot, says United Nations' climate report
Bit parts for climate in script and song could help war on fossil fuels
Clean technologies rarely feature in popular entertainment – with a few recent exceptions
How quickly could Ireland have a nuclear power plant (if the Government wants one)?
Analysis, public consultations and political wrangling could make delivery a lengthy process
Coillte ordered to stop felling at forest over fears for oak trees
Department of Agriculture issues order to cease work to allow investigation of felling licence
Hosepipe ban may be extended in Dublin and other counties amid ‘challenging’ conditions
Prohibition set to expire next week, but only some areas recovering from drought
Ireland’s warming seas pose risk to public health, scientists warn
Climate change is main driver behind marine heatwaves that harm fisheries, tourism and public health
Entries invited for 2027 young scientists’ competition
Sponsors Stripe announce improved prize fund and new mentoring scheme for winners
Fire crew called to Wicklow commons after tyres dumped and set alight
Such incidents ‘not uncommon’, says fire chief, despite drought and repeated warnings
Blanket with square for each child killed in Gaza brings silence to bustling Dublin street
Irish healthcare workers raise the plight of their Palestinian colleagues killed and jailed since October 2023
Ireland considering nuclear power as Government attitude shifts amid fresh energy crisis
A modern conventional plant that began operating in Finland in 2024 is proposed as a potential case study