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Climate Change

Yesterday
26th August 2025
In photos: Fierce 130 km/h typhoon sweeps through Vietnam, killing at least three people
At least three people have died and 13 more are injured after Typhoon Kajiki hit central Vietnam.
This week
24th August 2025 - 27th August 2025
Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands of people ahead of major typhoon
The waterfront city of Vinh was deluged overnight, its streets largely deserted by morning.
Environmental crisis at Lough Neagh ‘has become a political problem’
Last week
17th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025
Ireland's nature heroes: Meet the grassroots guardians of the country's wild spaces
Jack Morley
This month
August 2025
Around 220 people die in floods and landslides in Pakistan that have washed away whole buildings
At least 120 people killed in flash flooding in India and Pakistan
Prolonged plastic pollution talks end with countries at a deadlock
One person dies in Spain as European countries continue efforts to stop wildfires
In photos: Wildfires scorch Spanish land amid soaring temperatures of nearly 40 degrees
Spain has been experiencing an intense heatwave since last week, enabling dozens of wildfires.
Dead seals washing up on Irish coasts more than doubles in three years
The Journal Investigates can reveal a significant spike in dead seal reports, as severe storms and human disturbance threaten the protected species.
Over 400 deaths reported in 2023, up from 201 in 2020
Severe storms causing ‘chaos’ within colonies
Animal autopsies needed to understand deaths
Europe grapples with extreme heat, as wildfires burn homes and claim lives
Several people have died either in wildfires or from extreme temperatures.
Talks on a treaty to reduce plastic pollution blocked by oil-producing countries
The Great Barrier Reef has seen its largest annual coral loss in at least four decades
World's third-hottest July on record wreaks climate havoc
A wildfire is burning in California even larger than the mega fires that scorched LA in January
When empires fall: Trump, climate denial and the end of American reason
John Gibbons
Opinion: Forget 'save the honeybees', there are so many other bees in dire need of help
Brian Murray
The east and west of the country got the worst of July's dismal rain
Seventeen heat records broken in Japan today
Italy fines fast fashion giant Shein over 'green' claims
Last month
July 2025
Climate scientists accuse US energy department of twisting their work in new report
Fracked gas could enter Ireland's energy supplies in new deal
Environmental activist shot dead in Peru over work to save Amazon rainforest
Wildfires rip through Greek islands and mainland as EU aid arrives
Countries causing climate crisis could be ordered to pay reparations to victims
A ‘milestone’ moment at the International Court of Justice could make it a whole lot harder for countries to get away with causing climate chaos.
Dublin has gotten nearly as much rain since yesterday as the average for an entire July
Ireland's nature heroes: I've rewilded five acres, and here are others doing similar work
Jack Morley
Heatwaves, blackouts and storms: 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail'
Barry Andrews
Marion McKeone: Texas is hurting after the floods, but it won't hurt Trump
Marion McKeone
In pictures: Scale of damage from floods in Texas as more than 160 people still unaccounted for
The death toll from the devastating flash floods stands at 109 people, with search and rescue efforts continuing.
'Exceptional heatwave' made this June the hottest ever for western Europe
France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport
Greenhouse emissions fell 2% last year but Ireland is still way off reaching its climate targets
All sectors included in the EPA’s calculation saw reductions, except for the heating of homes and other buildings.
In total, 54 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2eq) were emitted in Ireland last year.
Emissions from energy industries decreased by 8.9%, Agriculture by 1.7%, transport by 1.2% and industrial emissions fell by 4.6%.
The EPA warned that the rate of reduction still needs to increase if Ireland is to reach its climate targets.
European Commission plans to allow countries to buy their way out of missing climate targets
Heatwaves, oligarchs and global chaos: Welcome to the era of climate change
John Gibbons
Europe's heatwaves are set to get worse due to climate change
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
Scorching conditions are forecast to continue today, with many cities and districts under heat warnings.
June
June 2025
Spain hits new June temperature record amid 'unprecedented' heatwave across southern Europe
Ecocide series: Grass cutting, there's no need for it!
Brian Murray
Farming for nature: How we turned our farm into a regenerative tourism spot
Niall Heenan