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<p>Nobel Peace Prize winner and former United States Vice President Al Gore delivering an online address to the inaugural Fair Seas World Ocean Day conference in City Hall, Cork. Picture: Clare Keogh</p>

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Al Gore: Atmosphere treated like an 'open sewer' as greenhouse gases at all-time high

Al Gore said: "The actions we take now will determine whether or not we're going to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable future."

<p>The 15-minute city concept means sustainable community growth that would allow people to be able to work, socialise, go to school, access healthcare, and exercise within a 15-minute walk, cycle, or bus and train journey from their homes.</p>

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Conspiracy theorists have 'fundamentally misunderstood' the 15-minute city, expert claims

<p>There is a 'reasonable chance' this year will be the warmest ever. File picture</p>

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Return of El Niño phenomenon could push world over 1.5C mark next year, warns Irish expert

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Climate change: 'No getting away from need' for higher taxation to deter fossil fuel use

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'Quantum leap in climate action' needed to slow global warming

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Controlled burning of vegetation 'poses a significant risk to life, property, and biodiversity'

European ski resorts struggle due to lack of snow as 2023 begins with record temperatures

Record January temperatures were broken across Europe, with France recording temperatures of almost 25C on Sunday

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

A year after IPCC's stark warnings, another month of heatwave and drought awaits

WMO’s regional climate monitoring centres for Europe said that Western and Central Europe will, in the next two weeks, see rainfall of less than 10mm in most parts, except for short thunderstorms.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

'Maddening' that Sinn Féin refuses to give emissions target for farmers

Professor Peter Thorne, a contributing lead author on the recent UN-backed International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, criticised the hedging of various positions from political parties on emissions.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2022

Met Éireann insists 1887 temperature record stands up

Questions have been asked whether the 33.3C record set in Kilkenny 135 years ago is actually Ireland's highest ever or did the country see a new record last week?

Mon, 25 Jul, 2022

Government cannot continue to 'play around' with farmers', warn climate experts

'If farmers were successful in getting to net zero, we would still miss our 51% reduction target because two thirds of our emissions arise from the non-agricultural sectors,' Dáil committee told

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Families may have to forgo second cars if farmers do not meet emissions targets

A curb on the number of cars on the road is one of the options being considered if the 30% emissions reduction target is not reached

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

A record we didn't want to break: Irish temperatures surge past 33C

Temperatures yesterday may be among the highest in 135 years as an Irish climate expert warns of the devastating consequences of climate change

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Planet Earth burning, global warming concept

Peter Thorne: World can stabilise global warming within lifetime of today's junior infants

Maynooth University's professor of physical geography said the findings are a "stark reminder of the mess we have placed ourselves in"

Thu, 19 May, 2022

It really is now or never but toxic debate is not going to help us win climate battle

Small changes by individuals add up to enormous overall changes but we must act now

Mon, 04 Apr, 2022

Cross-border partnership to tackle 'wickedly complex' climate change challenge

All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network launched, bringing together researchers from a wide range of disciplines across the island of Ireland who are undertaking research in climate and biodiversity topics.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

We cannot discount methane, says Eamon Ryan

The Climate Change Advisory Council’s advice to the Government to treat methane differently from other greenhouse gases has been opposed by Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2020

'Something Donald Trump would say': Extinction Rebellion protest following Varadkar comments on climate change positives

Protesters wearing shorts and bikinis have protested in the rain outside the Dáil to highlight their opposition to Leo Varadkar's comments on climate change.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2019

An inconvenient truth: Warning of more extreme weather as climate change effects hit home

The country will have to brace itself for more extreme weather events as the effects of climate change hit home with potentially devastating effects on property and infrastructure.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2017

Irish-led research highlights global warming

An Irish-led international study of a key global temperature range has found increasing thermal stress on the environment and further proof of global warming over half a century.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Rogue trader causes €1.66bn loss at UBS

SWISS banking giant UBS said yesterday that a rogue trader has caused it an estimated loss of €1.66 billion, stunning a beleaguered banking industry that has proven vulnerable to unauthorised trades.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2011

Blades stay sharp - review

Sheffield United closed the gap to Coca-Cola Championship leaders Reading to seven points with a 3-1 win at home to Brighton.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2006

Reading power on- round-up

Dave Kitson fired a second-half hat-trick as Coca-Cola Championship leaders Reading thrashed Brighton 5-1 at the Madejski Stadium.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Lisbie recalled to Charlton

Charlton have recalled Kevin Lisbie from his loan period at Norwich as Addicks boss Alan Curbishley faces injuries to a number of his strikers.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2005

Curbishley to bring Lisbie back to Addicks

ALAN CURBISHLEY is likely to bring Kevin Lisbie back to Charlton when the striker completes his loan spell at Norwich.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2005

Dust chemicals 'may trigger asthma'

The bacteria lurking in household dust may produce chemicals that trigger asthma, according to a new US study.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

Canaries complete double swoop

Norwich today beefed up their squad for a promotion push by signing midfielder Andy Hughes from Reading and PSV Eindhoven defender Jurgen Colin.

Thu, 21 Jul, 2005

Canaries land Thorne

Norwich manager Nigel Worthington has made Cardiff striker Peter Thorne his third summer signing.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2005

Black Cats secure Premiership return

Sunderland will be playing top-flight football next season after today’s victory against Leicester ensured promotion from the Coca-Cola Championship.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2005

Rotherham relegation confirmed

ROTHERHAM had relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship confirmed last night after losing 4-3 to promotion hopefuls Ipswich at Portman Road.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2005

Last-gasp Fletcher goal takes heat off Hammers boss Pardew

West Ham 1 Cardiff 0

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Tractor Boys forge five points clear as Sunderland only draw

IPSWICH stretched their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Plymouth.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

Latics maintain pole position

Wigan survived a late scare today against Plymouth to win 2-1 and remain top of the Coca-Cola Championship.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Irish amongst the goals in Carling Cup

Manchester City and Jon Macken went on a scoring spree, winning 7-1 against League One Barnsley in the Carling Cup second round tonight.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2004

Canaries fly to Div 1 summit - Review

First Division leaders Norwich powered on at the top of the table with an emphatic 4-0 win at Derby today.

Sun, 28 Dec, 2003

Bluebirds late show delights Lawrence

Cardiff 2 Preston 2

Tue, 09 Dec, 2003