Climate change

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France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave

Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

sewage from the sewer pollute a lake, river

Majority of local authorities reached environmental enforcement targets last year

The EPA said the unauthorised large-scale extraction of peat continues to present a barrier for local authorities in hitting their environmental targets

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Joanna Donnelly explains El Niño and Ireland's weather

The meteorologist discusses extreme weather, climate trends and the science behind El Niño in the latest podcast episode

Listen | Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme

'Anyone who was in Blackpool in June 2012 remembers what the River Bride can do when it turns': Broad welcome for scheme

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Heatwaves are exposing Ireland's weakest links

Ireland's roads, buildings and electricity grid are not designed to cope with prolonged high temperatures — we need to climate-proof all new infrastructure, writes Liam J Coyle

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

These are the jellyfish to watch out for and the ones you don't need to be afraid of

These smugairle róin (translates from Irish as 'seal snot') seem to be on the increase, although in the absence of monitoring and data about jellyfish distribution and abundance, it is hard to know for sure

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Europe's record-breaking heatwave cost more than 10,000 lives in June

Scientists have said the late-June heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' without human-caused climate change

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Climate action: The smartest move is to trust, and invest in, women

Women aren't passive recipients of aid: They are key, active players in environmental stewardship and community resilience

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Data centres aren't the risk — lack of energy infrastructure is

Ireland's greatest risk may not be data centres themselves. It may be our habit of attracting world-class industries while failing to build the infrastructure they require

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

'Climateflation': Food prices could soar as extreme weather takes mounting toll

The strength of this El Niño weather phenomenon could cause a 15.8% surge in global food commodity prices

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Over 5,000 heat-related deaths in Germany so far this year

A majority of the deaths — around 4,270 — were among people aged 75 and older

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

'Irish emissions goals unattainable on our current trajectory'

Environmental Protection Agency provisional greenhouse gas emissions data published as Europe endures deadly heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: Are Irish consumers ready for the costs of climate change?

A trip to London was a superheated eye-opener, writes Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Preparation to the post mortem examination.

Irish Examiner view: Technology removes need for full autopsy

Irish post-mortem services have deteriorated greatly in recent years, partially due to the increasing need, recruiting issues, poor working conditions, and a simple lack of motivation within the system

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

How much will shortfalls in EU climate targets cost Ireland?

Experts say missed emissions, renewable energy and land-use targets could leave the State facing substantial costs

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Feeling the heat: Challenge to provide cooler spaces in urban settings

Experts suggest we need nature-based solutions to mitigate against the Urban Heat Island effect in cities whereby hard surfaces such as tarred roads, footpaths and buildings trap more heat than rural areas and natural landscapes

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June

European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

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Europe warned scorching temperatures likely to build again from start of next week

Heatwave has caused thousands of excess deaths and disrupted daily life across the ‌continent for more than a week, with growing concerns over the spread of wildfires

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Salmon in crisis: 'There is nothing left in the river'

Salmon levels in Ireland have reduced from 1.7m in the 1970s to fewer than 150,000. 'The catches won’t be reduced by regulation. They will be reduced by collapse,' says one expert

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

School closures for heat could now be more likely than snow days

Climate crisis 'already reaching the limits of our societies’ ability to cope', according to new analysis, as scientist warns that buildings in Ireland may not be suitable for new temperature norms

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

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Awake to the consequences: How climate change is affecting our sleep

There are many traditional reasons for a bad night’s sleep from a snoring partner to a neighbour's car alarm at 3am. But science suggests we may now add another culprit to the list: climate change

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say

Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Grand day out at Fountainstown — but some sun-lovers concerned about climate change too

A lively sea breeze kept beachgoers pleasantly cool on the hottest day of the year so far

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Minister urges delay to water works in period of ‘extreme heat’

Thursday is set to be the hottest day of the week in Ireland with temperatures up to 31C in parts.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

A gamble with gas is a risk that Ireland can't afford to take

Government should be transparent withe the public about the supposed benefits of LNG infrastructure

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

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Wildfires 'Ireland's new normal' as firefighters continue to tackle Slievenamon blaze

Slievenamon wildfire: Resident describes 'terrifying' blaze as smoke reaches Cork city

Gareth O'Callaghan: Humanity too selfish and greedy to recognise the deadly danger of this heat

The best SUVs that produce less than 100g/km of CO2

Michael Moynihan: Heat is now an issue for Ireland, and it will be for the foreseeable

Under pressure: Dry conditions are changing the ground beneath us

France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave

Majority of local authorities reached environmental enforcement targets last year

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Joanna Donnelly explains El Niño and Ireland's weather

Cork floods: Minister approves €20.5m Blackpool flood relief scheme

Heatwaves are exposing Ireland's weakest links

These are the jellyfish to watch out for and the ones you don't need to be afraid of

Europe's record-breaking heatwave cost more than 10,000 lives in June

Climate action: The smartest move is to trust, and invest in, women

Data centres aren't the risk — lack of energy infrastructure is

'Climateflation': Food prices could soar as extreme weather takes mounting toll

Over 5,000 heat-related deaths in Germany so far this year

'Irish emissions goals unattainable on our current trajectory'

Caitríona Redmond: Are Irish consumers ready for the costs of climate change?

Irish Examiner view: Technology removes need for full autopsy

How much will shortfalls in EU climate targets cost Ireland?

Feeling the heat: Challenge to provide cooler spaces in urban settings

Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June

Europe warned scorching temperatures likely to build again from start of next week

Salmon in crisis: 'There is nothing left in the river'

School closures for heat could now be more likely than snow days

Awake to the consequences: How climate change is affecting our sleep

European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say

Grand day out at Fountainstown — but some sun-lovers concerned about climate change too

Minister urges delay to water works in period of ‘extreme heat’

A gamble with gas is a risk that Ireland can't afford to take

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