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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.

US • 5 hrs

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

In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two decades, witnessing first hand the effects of climate change.

News Lens • 23 Jun

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

Frustration, worry and powerlessness are the three most commonly felt emotions by respondents to a survey about Climate Change.

Climate Change • 20 hrs

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

Climate indicators 'moving in wrong direction' - report

From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned.

Climate Change • 19 Jun

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

An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions

Business • 19 Jun

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

Decline in holidaymakers going to hotter destinations

Travel agents say there has been a noticeable trend of holidaymakers looking to avoid rising temperatures and extreme weather in continental Europe during the summer months.

Europe • 16 Jun

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

Watch: Swapping fast fashion for sustainable alternatives

A social enterprise in Dublin city centre is providing a way for people to update their wardrobes in a cost-effective and sustainable way - swapping with others instead of turning to fast fashion.

Fast fashion • 15 Jun

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

What was the result of the UN Ocean Conference?

The third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close in Nice yesterday following five days of high-level meetings between governments, experts, climate campaigners and community representatives.

Climate Change • 14 Jun

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

Watch: The psychology behind fast fashion shopping

Why are so many of us addicted to fast fashion shopping, even though we know it's bad for the environment and for fast fashion factory workers?

Fast fashion • 14 Jun

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

At least ten people are dead following flooding from heavy rains in Texas, officials reported, with several more people reported missing.

US • 14 Jun

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

May 2025 second warmest on record - EU climate monitor

Global heating continued as the new norm, with last month the second warmest May on record on land and in the oceans, according to the European Union's climate monitoring service.

Climate Change • 11 Jun

Protecting marine species in international waters in being discussed in Nice

No senior US delegation at ocean conference

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described as "disappointing" the absence of a high-ranking delegation from the United States at a United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

Climate Change • 09 Jun

The Taoiseach said Ireland is keenly aware of the importance of the marine environment

Taoiseach wants Ireland to 'lead' on maritime policy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he wants Ireland to be a "leading nation" in global maritime policy ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference in France.

Environment • 08 Jun

Spring 2025 was the warmest and one of the sunniest on record (Photo: RollingNews.ie)

Ireland had warmest spring in 126 years, says Met Éireann

Spring this year was the warmest Ireland has experienced in 126 years of records held by Met Éireann.

Weather • 05 Jun

Pilot scheme cutting roadwork emissions by over 50%

Monaghan County Council has been pioneering a new technique which can cut the carbon emissions from roadworks by more than 50%.

Ulster • 05 Jun

The report says it is possible that climate change might bring fewer extreme wind storms in the future

EPA identifies 115 risks to Ireland from climate change

Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA.

Climate Change • 04 Jun

Smoke billows from a wildfire raging in Flin Flon, Manitoba, last week
(Image courtesy of Govt of Manitoba)

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Europe, EU says

Heavy smoke from intense wildfires in Canada has reached northwestern Europe, the European Union's climate monitoring service has said.

World • 04 Jun

President Donald Trump signs executive orders about coal production during a "Unleashing American Energy Executive Order Signing Event"

Will Trump kill America's clean future?

President Trump wasted no time delivering on his campaign promises to the fossil fuel industry - rolling back US commitments on climate and clean energy, cutting federal funding to climate change science and lifting environmental regulations. What does it all mean for America's clean future?

Analysis and Comment • 01 Jun

According to the Daily Trust newspaper, thousands of people have been displaced and more than 50 children in an Islamic school were reported missing

Rescue operations as Nigeria flooding kills at least 150

Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman said, while displacing 3,000, levelling more than 250 homes and washing away two bridges.

West Africa • 31 May

The study found roughly four billion people, 49% of the global population, experienced at least 30 more days of extreme heat than they would have otherwise (Stock image)

Half the world faced extra month of extreme heat - study

Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of man-made climate change, a new study has found.

Climate Change • 30 May

At least 90% of the village of Blatten was destroyed as a deluge of ice, mud and rock crashed down the mountain

Residents in shock after glacier destroys Swiss village

Residents were struggling to absorb the scale of devastation caused by a huge chunk of glacier that buried most of their picturesque Swiss village, in what scientists suspect is a dramatic example of the impact of climate change on the Alps.

Europe • 29 May

The bed of Woodhead Reservoir is partially revealed by a falling water levels near Glossop, in England

Global temperatures may top 1.5C in next five years - UN

The world is expected to experience more record temperatures over the next five years, with Arctic warming predicted at more than three times the global average, a new report by the UN weather agency said.

Climate Change • 28 May

Wind turbines are seen near Miechow in Poland - one of the countries which has not submitted its energy and climate plans

EU says 'well on track' to reach 2030 climate targets

The European Union said it is on track to reach its 2030 climate targets, but uncertainty remains over the bloc's ambitions to cut greenhouse gas emissions much further by 2040.

Climate Change • 28 May

The latest greenhouse gas emissions projections from the EPA said emissions could fall by up to 23% by 2030 (stock image)

Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA

Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Climate Change • 28 May

Climate change is making Greece hotter, drier and more vulnerable to wildfires

Watch: Volunteers prepare for peak fire season in Greece

In summer 2023, Dimitris Marinelis spent days on the frontline of Europe's biggest wildfire in northern Greece, protecting homes and setting up anti-fire zones as flames engulfed a forest.

Climate Change • 25 May