UN demands action as 2023 set to be hottest year ever This year is set to be the hottest ever recorded, the UN has said, demanding urgent action to rein in global warming and stem the … World • 24 mins
COP28 opens with hopes for early deal on damage fund As global leaders gather in Dubai for the world's UN climate conference, delegates hope to clinch an early victory on a disaster fund before the … World • 28 mins
Watch: Can you identify the global warming limit? It is hoped the UN's climate summit, COP28, will help keep alive the goal of limiting long-term global temperature rises to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. COP28 • 4 hrs
Jargon Buster: What is the Global Stocktake? The first-ever global stocktake is set to take place at the UN's climate summit, COP28. Climate Change • 4 hrs
COP28: What to expect as summit gets under way in Dubai The United Nations Executive Secretary in charge of climate change has said every country and every company will be held to account for its actions … Analysis and Comment • 1 hr
Oil producing nations to come under pressure at COP28 Major Oil producing nations and corporations are expected to come under huge pressure to contribute far more to climate action at COP28. Climate Change • 14 hrs
'Wheezing' Pope Francis presides over weekly audience Pope Francis presided over his weekly audience today, despite the flu that caused him to abandon his attendance at UN climate talks in Dubai, but … World • 15 hrs
Jargon Buster: What are adaptation and mitigation? Climate change adaptation and mitigation are both equally important in tackling the climate crisis but what do they refer to? Climate Change • 29 Nov
EU agreement on reducing industrial emissions EU member countries and the European Parliament have said they have reached a preliminary agreement on curbing industrial emissions, including those from intensive poultry and … World • 29 Nov
COP28: UCC experts answer your climate questions COP28 gets under way this week, with hundreds of leaders from across the world gathering in the United Arab Emirates to discuss climate action. COP28 • 29 Nov
Pope cancels COP28 visit due to flu-like symptoms Pope Francis has cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks on the advice of doctors concerned over his recent flu-like symptoms, … World • 28 Nov
Ten key moments in the climate change fight With UN climate talks to start in Dubai on Thursday, here are ten key dates in the battle against global warming. World • 28 Nov
First transatlantic airliner flight using 'green' fuel The first transatlantic flight by an airliner using pure sustainable aviation fuel (Saf) took off from London's Heathrow today. World • 28 Nov
Jargon Buster: Are weather and climate the same? The weather is probably one of the most popular topics of conversation in Ireland. Climate Change • 28 Nov
EPA: Ireland not on track to meet EU recycling targets Ireland is not on track to meet mandatory EU recycling targets that apply from 2025 onwards as waste generation levels continue to rise, according to … Environment • 28 Nov
Antarctic ice melting 'matters for us all' - Guterres UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said following a visit to Antarctica that he found it "profoundly shocking" to stand on the ice and hear directly … Climate • 27 Nov
Jargon Buster: What is COP28? The United Nations' crucial climate summit - COP28 - kicks off later this week. Climate Change • 27 Nov
Robinson says COP28 is going to be difficult Former president of Ireland and Chair of the Elders Mary Robinson has said COP28 is going to be difficult. It also has a presidency that … Regional • 27 Nov
COP28: Radical change needed to address climate crisis The Minister for Environment Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has said that COP28 is about seeking radical change and the scaling up of global efforts … Analysis and Comment • 14 hrs
Air pollution behind 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 Fine particle pollution caused the deaths of over 250,000 people in the European Union in 2021, according to a report by the European Environment Agency. Climate Change • 24 Nov
Rollout of €50m school solar panel programme to begin Schools in 11 counties will be eligible to apply for funding for solar panels under the first phase of the school solar panel scheme. Ireland • 23 Nov
Warning over passenger cap numbers at Dublin Airport Employment, the Europa League final and the Six Nations will be adversely affected if the cap on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport is not lifted, … Politics • 22 Nov
New planning guidelines for solar farms published New planning guidelines for the delivery of solar farms in Ireland have been published by the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA). Environment • 22 Nov
Boy tells TDs and senators: 'We need more trains now' A 13-year-old boy from Co Mayo, speaking to politicians at an Oireachtas committee, has criticised the lack of rail services in Ireland. Environment • 21 Nov
