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Temperatures are expected to peak in New York City today

US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year

A potentially life-threatening heat wave has enveloped parts of the eastern United States impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures expected to climb to 40C (104F) in the New York metropolitan area.

Trond Robertsen patrols between barracks at the weather station at the North Coast of remote Norwegian territory Bear Island (Bjornoya)

Meteorologist with a first-row seat to climate change

The percentage of respondents who are very worried or somewhat worried about climate change has risen to 90%

More people worried about climate change - survey

Fossil fuels account for more than 80% of global energy consumption

Climate indicators 'moving in wrong direction' - report

An Post currently has more than 200 HGVs in operation and is changing to fossil free fuel to support its 50% emissions reduction target by the end of this year

An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel

Greenland: Why is the land of ice such a hot topic?

Greenland: Why is the land of ice such a hot topic?

Figures suggest more people are shying away from traditional sunspots like Greece

Decline in holidaymakers going to hotter destinations

Change Clothes in Dublin city centre has a permanent swap shop on-site

Watch: Swapping fast fashion for sustainable alternatives

People visit the main venue for the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France

What was the result of the UN Ocean Conference?

What is it about fast fashion shopping that has people hooked?

Watch: The psychology behind fast fashion shopping

Local broadcaster KENS5 reported that the San Antonio Fire Department was searching for at least four additional victims

At least 10 dead, several missing in flooding in Texas

Ecolution host Evie (centre) with our new Ecolution YouTube panel.

Hear from new young voices on the climate crisis

The schoolhouse can be seen from the outdoor classroom!

Outdoor Classrooms: This Wicklow school takes learning outside

The Earth's surface in May was 1.4C above the pre industrial benchmark

May 2025 second warmest on record - EU climate monitor

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The Business of Climate

19 utility-scale solar farm sites now operational around the country and contribute just over 50% of total installed capacity

Ireland's solar energy increases by 160% since 2023

Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, Director of Customer and Business Development at Gas Networks Ireland David Kelly and CEO of Beauparc Brian McCabe

Panda opens new Compressed Natural Gas station in Dublin

Moneypoint Power Station is ending the use of coal for electricity generation six months earlier than planned

Moneypoint to end burning coal after 40 years

An Post currently has more than 200 HGVs in operation and is changing to fossil free fuel to support its 50% emissions reduction target by the end of this year

An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel

The commission's report says that just transition should become a national priority for the whole of Ireland

Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy

The Climate Change Advisory Council wants existing incentives for electric vehicles to be maintained and enhanced

Climate body recommends rise in grants to buy EVs

Vehicle manufacturing accounts for 10% of the bloc's overall consumption of plastics, and is responsible for 19% of demand for the EU's steel industry

EU countries back recycled plastic targets for cars

Dublin postal districts that had the highest proportion of residential consumption in 2024 at 19%. Photo: Getty Images

Which Dublin residential areas use the most & least electricity?

Turmec CEO Geoff Bailey

Turmec wins €6.2m contract in New Zealand

The Oweninny wind farm in Co Mayo is the country's largest wind farm

Wind farms provided 33% of Irish electricity up to May

Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles rose by 35% from 1,055 in May last year to 1,419 vehicles in May of this year

New electric vehicles licensed in May up 12% on last year

Beauparc CEO Brian McCabe (right) and Minister Alan Dillon

Panda opens new €5m metals & plastics recovery system

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.

Playlist

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

More Climate on Brainstorm

5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming

5 ways a Tipperary family created a model for sustainable farming

'When faced with a decision to repair or replace, people often chose to buy new home appliances rather than repair the ones they own'. Photo: Getty Images

How we're tricked into buying new home appliances

The calendar focuses on small adjustments farmers can make, such as changes to fertiliser spreading practices and better nutrient management

Can a simple calendar help farmers tackle climate change?

Sea surface temperatures of up to 4 degrees above average have been confirmed by the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network. Photo: Getty Images

Why Ireland is experiencing a 'marine heatwave' right now

It's getting hot in here. Photo: Getty Images

How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather

More Climate on Brainstorm

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