‘It will cost billions’: Climate crisis poses ‘immediate’ threat to human life and economies, Dublin forum hears
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‘Exceptional event’: World braces for ‘supersized’ El Niño
‘No time to lose’ – World Meteorological Organisation mobilises as climate impacts expected well into 2027
Storm Evelyn a mixed blessing for Cusack: ‘It would be great if we got no storms at all’
The face of Irish weather forecasts for 40 years, Cusack shares the acknowledgment with former colleague Evelyn Murphy
How worried should we be about this year’s ‘Super-Duper El Niño’?
On a planet already overheating due to the build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the 2026 El Niño will throw fuel on to a raging fire
Death toll from Nepal-Tibet floods reaches 781, with more than 3,000 still missing
Red Cross estimates more than 90,000 people likely affected by disaster in Himalayas linked to climate change
Rain warning in effect for entire country as Met Éireann forecasts thunderstorms and hail
Electric Picnic revellers brace for worsening conditions on climactic day of festival
Electric Picnic 2026 in pictures: Rain-soaked Friday features mud, an open-air swim and a wedding
Stradbally Hall estate, in Co Laois, welcomes 80,000 festivalgoers to the first day of this year’s event
‘The skies opened’: Killarney clean-up continues after ‘unprecedented’ flash flooding
Heavy downpours closed all main roads into Kerry town while Dublin city recorded up to 28mm of rain in one hour
‘It was awful’: Electric Picnic early arrivals face washout night
There’s high demand for hairdryers on Friday as festivalgoers shake off a wet Thursday, ready for a weekend of music
Emergency advice booklets to be distributed to households
The booklet provides tips on being prepared for extreme weather, prolonged power outage and other emergencies
Electric Picnic 2026: Share your stories
We want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly from this year’s festival
Killarney experiences ‘worst flooding in a lifetime’ as ‘significant’ water levels seen in Cabra
Co Kerry town saw its main tourist route close last night as 57ml of rain fell in four hours
Heavy rain warning in place for six counties
Dublin also faces chance of thunderstorms, intense downpours and surface flooding
What changes in butterfly populations tell us about climate change in Ireland
Butterflies react quickly to change but can still get caught out by misaligned life cycles
Met Éireann issues yellow rain warning for five counties in southeast
Though summer season approaches its end, Met Éireann predicts further high temperatures and humidity
Tornado injures dozens in southwestern France
Two people in critical condition and hundreds of homes damaged in Aude region
Hosepipe ban extended to end of September in 13 counties
Ban will be lifted elsewhere from midnight on Wednesday following ‘improvement in water availability’
The tropical storm that hit Ireland 40 years ago killing five people
The remains of Hurricane Charley in 1986 brought exceptional levels of rainfall to Ireland
Forecaster predicts strongest El Nino in living memory
UK’s Met Office says rising sea temperatures will create a heightened risk of drought in tropics and stormy conditions in northwestern Europe
Ireland’s football pitches have turned to ‘barren, dusty ground’ in the summer heat
GAA and soccer grounds have taken ‘real hammering’ over the prolonged hot and dry spell
What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens?
Most plants prefer a middle ground with soil that’s neither baked to a crisp nor badly waterlogged
Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
EU’s climate change service warns of ‘very extreme’ conditions across large area of central and eastern Europe
What could hunter-gatherer societies teach us about climate change?
There are climate lessons buried beneath the Céide Fields and in the stories of our forbears
Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain grass fire in British midlands
Care home residents evacuated as a result of the blaze, local councillor says
Solar eclipse 2026: Thousands across Ireland witness rare event
Eclipse to be visible from about 6pm until 8pm, with Met Éireann forecasting the clearest skies in the east and southeast
Solar eclipse weather forecast: ‘No guarantees’ for clear skies across much of Ireland
Met Éireann yellow heat warning in place for 12 counties in east and southeast
A Nazi motorbike and two dead soldiers: What’s been revealed as Europe’s waterways reach historic lows
As treasure-hunters prowl extended river banks with metal-detectors, shipping companies warn of surging prices
Europe needs to start treating the climate emergency as a threat to our national security
Idea that climate action is about individual responsibility is as ridiculous as suggesting everyone can equip themselves to fight in war
Flights grounded as Typhoon Dolphin overwhelms Chinese regions with torrential rain
Authorities warn days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding as storm moves north and further inland
July among ‘hottest, driest and sunniest months on record’, Met Éireann says
All monthly rainfall totals across country were below 1991-2020 average
How are European destinations popular with Irish tourists affected by extreme weather?
Thousands of tourists have faced evacuation and rescue from wildfires as temperatures remain high
Ireland needs better hostels and more serviced camping sites
Pricey hotels and expensive rentals make holidaying at home prohibitively costly. We need better alternatives
Irish ‘wine geese’ vineyards in Bordeaux under threat amid impact of wildfires and drought
Centuries-old French vineyards bearing the names of Irish founders hope to escape effects of wildfire smoke
‘We couldn’t just stay home’: On night patrol with volunteer army fighting Bordeaux wildfires
From surf instructors to farmers, residents of France’s Atlantic coast have mobilised to help stop the country’s largest wildfire reigniting
EU weather records broken as multiple countries battle to contain wildfires
Three firefighters killed in Greece on Wednesday, hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated in France and Spain
The French coastal village where wildfires have claimed 183 homes
Le Porge has become a byword for the destruction of the largest wildfire in recent the country’s history
We’re feeling the heat across Europe but failing to heed the cause
The problem is partly a confusion between what we experience daily in our locality and what is happening in large regions over the long term
Investigators suspect use of heavy machinery sparked record wildfires in France and Spain
Greece and Italy face heightened risk as authorities manage to contain fires near Bordeaux and Madrid
‘Extremely demoralising’: Veggie farmers say bumper harvest going to waste in hot weather
Fruit growers say hot, dry weather has hurt crops and made it more difficult to pick produce
European wildfires in graphics: France and Spain battle blazes as another heatwave approaches
Blazes have forced about 375,000 people to leave their homes in France and Spain
Wednesday to see temperatures of 23 degrees, with some sunny spells
Rest of the week will see mixed conditions, with rain showers and spots of sun across the country
Heat pump installations must increase twentyfold ‘to meet green targets’
Climate Change Advisory Council also warns against further delay of rises in carbon tax
Wildfire reignites on Slievenamon with orange warning extension ‘likely to be warranted’
Emergency services received call at 7.15am on Tuesday that blaze on Co Tipperary mountain had restarted
‘It’s like a vortex’: Bordeaux’s Irish community on wildfires raging in France
‘It’s not a normal forest fire’, says Derry-born evacuee Alistair Burke as operation to fight blaze goes on
France evacuates tourist sites as battles against wildfires in Europe continue
Blaze in hilly terrain west of Madrid has become Spain’s largest on record, burning across 50,000 hectares
Where are the current wildfires in Spain and France and what do Irish tourists need to know?
Unprecedented blazes in France and difficult conditions in Spain affect several tourist hotspots
Ireland needs stronger deterrents against deliberately starting wildfires, ecologist says
Government must commit in next budget to adequately funding nature restoration, Pádraic Fogarty says
Were this summer’s heatwaves caused by El Niño, or something even more terrifying?
The scientist who first warned about climate change now says he was too optimistic - and this summer suggests he may be right
Irish shoppers splashed out on suncream, deodorant and booze during hot spell, new data shows
Figures point to 4.2% increase in the price of groceries compared with a year ago
Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit
More than 250,000 people flee as uncontrolled wildfires move closer to Madrid and Bordeaux
Authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of some western suburbs of Bordeaux in an area that includes the regional airport
Coming rains may spell end of hot summer streak – for now
Wet weather spreading from the west is forecast, with lows of 12 degrees
Mulch, shade, water, ventilate: How to help your garden over the summer months
Taking some practical measures can lessen the impact of dry weather on your plants
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