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13:27 Scientists Look to Dim the Sun to Counter 'Runaway Climate Change'

The UK government is poised to approve experiments that seek ways to dim sunlight and deflect it away to fight "runaway climate change."

12:45 Blow to Miliband's net zero plans as slave-linked Chinese solar panels face ban

Mr Miliband has previously said some panels used in British schools and hospitals would come from China, insisting they would help cut public sector electricity bills.

11:31 Earth is headed toward several catastrophic climate 'tipping points,' study warns

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

08:55 Global warming is a security threat, say experts

Carbon "bootprint" of the world’s armies could be 5.5pc of global emissions.

08:55 Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause

Accra’s flood resilience is very low.

07:41 Environmental collapse led to the Neolithic Revolution

Forest fires and soil erosion caused by natural climate change may have triggered the first transition from hunting and recollection to agriculture for over 8,000 years.

05:12 Landslides continue in GB even as rains subside

Rockfalls wreak havoc in Diamer, Hunza, Astore.

19:18 America’s National Parks Are in Some Very Serious Trouble

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum just handed the country’s public lands over to a DOGE staffer and former oil exec.

18:55 ‘It understood the magnitude of ecological destruction’: Francis’s green legacy is his encyclical Laudato Si’

Published in 2015, the papal document spoke of our serious moral responsibility to protect the planet

22/04 Rare white orca makes a splash in incredible sea sighting

A rare and striking white orca was spotted off the coast of Rausu, on the volcanic Japanese island of Hokkaido.

22/04 Offshore wind farms at risk of legal challenges due to flawed developer-led policy, environmentalists warn

Setting aside of ecosystem-based marine planning in Ireland has created a ‘mess’ says Blue Ireland

22/04 Majorca’s forest fires a ‘ticking time bomb’ in blow to holidaymakers

'If forests are not managed, they will become a ticking time bomb'.

22/04 Pope Francis converted to the environmental cause and denounced those he blamed for climate change

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern.

22/04 NDMA urges citizens to remain cautious amidst countrywide heatwave

“The weather is likely to remain dry and hot in most parts of the country," says advisory.

22/04 The 8 cities where the hay fever season is now 29 days longer

EXCLUSIVE: Analysis suggests the pollen season now lasts almost a month longer in some areas, compared with 30 years ago.

22/04 Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy? 

Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation

22/04 Great Barrier Reef nominated for Lifetime Achievement Award

An unexpected Australian icon would make history if it was to be named the winner of the United Nations’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement award.

22/04 ‘It’s hard to imagine how narrowly we avoided it’ – how luck of timing saved cities and airport from catastrophe here during Storm Éowyn

Tens of thousands of people and properties narrowly escaped disaster by luck of timing when Storm Éowyn hit the country.

21/04 Bamboo may help the planet solve complex climate crisis

Bamboo is being hailed as the perfect solution for Kenya's battle against climate change and land degradation as the country sets an ambitious goal of increasing its tree cover from 12.13 percent to 30 percent by 2032.

21/04 Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, publishes meaning message after death of Pope Francis: "We must continue his legacy"

New York governor Kathy Hochul joins the world duel for the death of Pope Francis, who died at age 88. His legacy of humility and social justice will last.

21/04 For Earth Day 2025, list of America's Climate Leaders has grown significantly

The effort, released this year for Earth Day, is a three-year collaboration between USA TODAY and market research firm Statista.

21/04 Venomous aquatic invader spreads across Israeli coasts in Europe thanks to climate change

The venomous aquatic invader comes in four sub-species, two of which are currently found in the Mediterranean.

21/04 Mercury crosses 40°C in Karachi

Temperature reaches 43°C in Jacobabad; official says heatwave likely to persist for 3 more days.

21/04 Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast

Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts

21/04 Take fewer flights or switch to an EV – what’s the best way to reduce my carbon emissions?

Amid all the continuing noise around climate action, it can be hard to know which changes will really make a difference

20/04 Are electric motors the future of shipping?

Around the world, ships are increasingly turning to electric battery-powered motors as a way to reduce toxic, planet-heating emissions. But when it comes to crossing the oceans, it's not so easy.

20/04 With 500 species, Moroccan exotic garden an oasis of biodiversity

Created in 1951, the garden at Bouknadel spans four and a half hectares and is divided into different spaces representing various ecosystems.

20/04 The beautiful European city and tourist hotspot that risks 'disappearing soon'

Rome is a popular holiday destination among British tourists.

20/04 Accelerate you sustainability journey with Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 webinar series

Enterprise Ireland is committed to working with Irish businesses to help them start, compete, scale and connect – and our primary objective is to accelerate sustainable Irish business, now and into the future.

20/04 Bar-Ilan University researchers develop AI model to predict lightning-induced wildfires

Israel's most notorious wildfire was in December 2010 on Mount Carmel near Haifa. It spread quickly, consuming much of the Mediterranean forest covering the region.

19/04 Yale Law Prof.: Colleges Aren't Political, They Just Teach Knowledge Like 'Climate Change Is Caused by Human Beings'

On Friday's broadcast of CNN International's "The Brief," Yale Law Professor Harold Koh stated that the Trump administration is incorrectly trying to | Clips

19/04 Andrew Cuomo’s big-buck blunder and more: Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2025

NY Post readers discuss Andrew Cuomo missing out on $3 million, the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran and more.

19/04 The level slowly increases: Rain gives captains hope on the Rhine again

Finally some movement on the Rhine: after days of rain, the water levels rise again. But inland navigation remains slowed down for the time being.

19/04 Mark O'Connell: Meet Romulus and Remus. They are de-extinct dire wolves, the first in 10,000 years. Sort of

The spurious idea of 'de-extinction' offers us the illusion of undoing one of the great catastrophes of our own era

19/04 Ella McSweeney: Rooks are on par with chimpanzees in terms of intelligence

A study showed an ability to modify sticks and even bend a straight piece of wire into a hook to retrieve food from a tube

19/04 NDMA warns tourists as severe weather expected today in Punjab

Rs550m allocated for protection against floods, dam strengthening; 4 filtration plants to address Cholistan water shortage.

19/04 Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda

Jobs, the digital economy, heritage restitution and the climate crisis are highlighted by an Africa-led G20.

18/04 Offshore wind farm rulings on hold as planners request further information on impact

The developers of three offshore wind farms have been told to supply planners with extensive extra information about how the projects will affect marine life, rescue services, flights at Dublin Airport, tourism and coastal erosion.

18/04 Urgent action needed to ‘clear fog’ and progress transition to clean energy 

The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition

18/04 Historically Black colleges are promoting climate-resilient farming

Using grants from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, historically black colleges are researching sustainable farming practices.

18/04 New grapes, new regions: Winemakers rethink terroir in warming world

England already has a reputation for great sparkling wines, as climate change shifts the focus of wine production.

18/04 Unloved Yorkshire city tipped to become wine capital of Europe

Climate change could one day shift the ideal growing region for wine.

18/04 Irish Times poll shows 82% of voters are ‘worried’ about economic future after Trump re-election

Following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president, 82 per cent of those polled said they were ‘more worried’ about the future

18/04 More hail, thunderstorms likely from today

Extreme weather to mainly impact Potohar region, northern and central parts of Punjab.

18/04 Paying the price

Pakistan is trapped in a relentless cycle of climate volatility.

17/04 The reality of life at ‘just’ 1.5 degrees of warming

While politicians across Europe skirt their climate commitments, millions of people are already at risk from increasingly chaotic and dangerous weather events

17/04 Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster, experts warn

In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU's Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an average of 1.8 metres. View on euronews

17/04 Could this Dutch skating race be lost to climate change?

In the 20th century, the Elfstedentocht could be expected to take place every four to five years.

17/04 Trump Has Millions of Americans Despairing. One Surprise Just Gave Me Hope.

This month’s protests were way bigger than I expected. Will they do anything?

17/04 Farmers warn all cocoa trees could be ‘destroyed’ by 2030. Here’s why

Farmers warn all cocoa trees could be ‘destroyed’ by 2030. Here’s why - While UK shoppers pay 50 per cent more for some chocolate this Easter, farmers living in poverty at the other end of the supply chain are calling for help

17/04 The global fight for science in the face of Trump’s attacks

As Trump takes aim at science and institutions, other nations double down on research and innovation

17/04 Climate zealots are always wrong — but never own up to their nonsense

The alarmists never apologize. When doom doesn’t happen, they just move on to the next scare.

17/04 Shocking extent to which American conservatives distrust science revealed in new survey

Shocking extent to which American conservatives distrust science revealed in new survey - Right-leaning citizens more likely to be skeptical of scientists than their liberal counterparts and more resistant to revising their opinions, new study finds

16/04 Glaciers in Sweden and Norway are melting faster

In 2024, the warmest year on record in Europe according to the EU's Copernicus system, Swedish and Norwegian glaciers melted by an average of 1.8 metres.

16/04 Dubai event invites researchers from across world to tackle global challenges – apply to attend

Health, infrastructure and AI are among the key themes being tackled.

16/04 Earthquake Warning for 3 of our experts for our 3 cities

Assoc. Dr. Muhammet Bahadır, Samsun, Amasya and Tokat draws attention to the intensity of the population, "North Anatolian Fault Line on an earthquake on these provincial centers will be very seriously affected," he said.

16/04 Hugo Morán, Secretary of State for the Environment: "We must make a structural rethinking of the entire Spanish coast"

What is going to be done on Matalascañas beach, says the Secretary of State for the Environment, Hugo Morán, is just "to gain time" in the face of a reality that is ...

15/04 The ‘foot may be coming off the action pedal’: Climate plan fails to build on ambition

Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies

15/04 Measures in 2025 climate plan will be at centre of social and economic development, Government says

But campaigners criticise proposals as ‘largely ignoring data-centre growth and reliance on fossil-fuels’

15/04 Glacial bursting in northern KP amidst rising mercury may cause floods. warns PDMA

High-risk districts include Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and Kohistan.

15/04 More than 3,700 hospitalized by suffocation and respiratory difficulties in a large sand storm in Iraq

More than 3,700 people have been hospitalized in Iraq by suffocation and respiratory difficulties due to a large sand storm that hit broad regions of the center, south and the ...

15/04 Deadly floods, storms and heatwaves: Europe suffered the 'serious impacts’ of climate change in 2024

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages. View on euronews

15/04 Eamon Ryan: The antidote to Trump’s tariff chaos is a clean and green trade agreement

We need to muster the political mettle we saw during the financial crisis to avert the trade wars that threaten everyone

15/04 Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday

Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m

15/04 Climate change: Striking east-west contrast as extreme heat and widespread flooding mark Europe’s warmest year

Europe continues to warm faster than other continents, with cities unprepared for extreme weather events, Copernicus-WMO report warns

15/04 ‘Pain’ of climate change already clear in Europe, latest report shows

Storms and flooding across Europe last year affected a total of 413,000 people, led to the loss of at least 335 lives and are estimated to have cost at least €18 billion in damages.

15/04 Climate change and health: Europe is adapting more to cold than heat

Spain researchers used an innovative model to study how the continent faces high and low extreme temperatures, and the impact on their residents. What do the results that achieved

14/04 Unlikely city tipped to become ‘the new Bordeaux’ in UK wine boom

The South of France could have an unlikely wine rival by the end of the century.

14/04 I've married a river and I've never been happier - except for one bad experience

A woman has tied the knot with a river - claiming their union is nothing short of blissful.

14/04 Easter is coming: hold off on the extravagant egg packaging

Fancy boxes and synthetic decorations add to transportation costs, and ultimately to consumers’ recycling bin charges

14/04 Like defense, Goldman says ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold

Tobacco giants, fossil fuel companies and weapons makers have typically been among those to have been excluded from sustainable portfolios.

14/04 April heat

A much broader and more cohesive plan is needed to meet Pakistan’s changing requirements amidst an accelerating climate crisis.

14/04 Actor Josh Duhamel flees Hollywood for remote new life as ‘doomsday prepper’

Josh Duhamel’s cabin in the woods has become his new home and doomsday safe house all in one.

14/04 Early holiday, more fans: Philippines' schools adapt to climate change

Heat waves forced millions of children in the Philippines out of school in 2024, the first time that soaring temperatures had caused widespread class suspensions.

14/04 Mixed emotions after controversially disbanded Coillte Nature wins award for conservation efforts

A project run by the controversially disbanded Coillte Nature has won an award for its conservation efforts in a move described as “ironic and saddening”.

13/04 'An Ecocide': How the giants of olive oil are using a mega dam to master the cultivation region of Portugal

The environmentalists condemned the uncontrolled expansion of monocultures in the Alentejo. View on Euronews

13/04 ‘An ecocide’: How olive oil giants are using a mega dam to take over Portugal’s growing region

Environmentalists have condemned the unchecked spread of monoculture plantations in Alentejo. View on euronews

13/04 Climate Change Law is in the Turkish Grand National Assembly! Worries are growing: listen to this call

The first 4 articles of the 20 -item Climate Change Law Proposal, discussed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, were accepted. Prepared by the AK Party and submitted to the General Assembly of the Assembly, the "green growth vision" and "net zero emission target" in line with the aim of the struggle against climate change. However, the content and concerns of the proposal have created controve

12/04 Barrage of news shows climate change policy is rapidly shifting under Trump administration

Spending cuts and directives questioning the reality and urgency of climate change have marked quick shifts in U.S. science policy.

12/04 They find in Spain the fossil remains of an extinct boreal bird 24,000 years ago

The finding, occurred in the mountains of Prades (Tarragona), confirms that species of Arctic climates came to inhabit southern Europe during the last glaciation, when the continent faced extremely cold conditions.

12/04 UN shipping body okays first global carbon pricing system

Ships will be required to use less carbon-intensive fuel mix from 2028 or face financial penalties.

12/04 ‘Incredible - real David Attenborough stuff’: thousands of young sharks discovered off Ireland’s west coast

Scientists on board the Celtic Explorer recorded a nursery of blackmouth catsharks slowly circling each other

11/04 Shipping Nations Agree on World’s First Global Carbon Tax

The International Maritime Organization imposes the world’s first global carbon tax on emissions from cargo ships.

11/04 Connemara offshore wind farm will not go ahead, dealing blow to Government’s climate targets

Sceirde Rocks project off Co Galway coast had won State contract to deliver power by 2030

11/04 The incredible new £200m pipeline promising £4bn boost to UK economy

Once opened, the pipeline will transport carbon dioxide from industrial activities to be stored under the North Sea.

11/04 Millions face hay fever hell this weekend as pollen bomb hits UK

GPs are reporting a surge in patients seeking help for debilitating symptoms.

11/04 Is AI a force for climate good or a carbon catastrophe?

Data centre electricity demand is predicted will rise to around 945 terawatt hours by 2030, more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan.

11/04 The shrinking Caspian Sea could leave endangered seals in a tight spot

An area larger than Iceland is likely to dry up, even if the climate ‘only’ warms up by 2C. Here’s what that means in the Central Asian region.

11/04 Physicists reveal secret to extract more coffee flavor

Correct preparation method can make the drink stronger with the same volume of grain, which are increasingly expensive. Climate in Brazil contributes to increased prices worldwide.

11/04 Fury as eco warrior civil servants' lavish air travel costs taxpayers £716k

Civil servant from the environment department have spent up hundreds of thousands of pounds jetting across the globe.

11/04 Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season - The Moscow Times

Forest fires have swept several of Russia’s Siberian and Far East regions over the past week, setting off what is projected to be yet another devastating wildfire season.  At least 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares were active across Russia on Thursday, the country's Aerial Forest Protection Service reported.  Authorities have already declared the start of the wildfire season across

11/04 Big change coming for supermarket bag problem

Three years after a popular soft plastic recycling program was shut down, a trial has launched in Australian supermarkets.

10/04 Cornwall dealt huge blow as massive infrastructure project is axed

Carbon capture plans have been scrapped following concerns surrounding the impact of chemicals on marine wildlife.

10/04 This Rhine Fall is a letdown: only half of water in the river

There have been too little rainfall for a long time. The dramatic consequences can be seen on Lake Constance and also on the Rhine Fall of Schaffhausen.

10/04 Doctors plea for ban on fossil fuel ads on grounds they are a public health danger

Doctors and other health experts are taking to the streets with a hard-hitting billboard campaign to try to convince the Government to put an end to fossil fuel advertising.

10/04 Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season - The Moscow Times

Forest fires have swept several of Russia’s Siberian and Far East regions over the past week, setting off what is projected to be yet another devastating wildfire season.  At least 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares were active across Russia on Thursday, the country's Aerial Forest Protection Service reported.  Authorities have already declared the start of the wildfire season across

10/04 Study reveals widespread climate disinformation in French TV and radio

A new study discovered dozens of climate lies being shared in French media, from renewable energy to EVs.

10/04 Paludiculture could see Ireland’s peatlands store vast amounts of carbon and yield profit

University of Galway leads EU-funded project exploring wetland farming technique’s dual potential

09/04 Meteorology announced! Snow is coming to Ankara, the day was given

Cool and rainy weather throughout the country will continue to influence, on Friday, especially in Ankara and Western Black Sea in some parts of the snowfall will be seen.

09/04 New plan to lower power bills for Aussies

A new plan to lower power bills for millions of Australians who rent will be launched by the Greens at a Smart Energy Conference on Thursday.

09/04 Lego opens a factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding emissions to the atmosphere

Lego has opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam that it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.

09/04 PDMA warns of severe heatwave in south Punjab

Instructs schools to ban outdoor activities of children and health dept to set up "heatwave counters" in hospitals.

09/04 Flooded and forgotten: The haunting reality of flood-ravaged schools in Sindh

Since the floods struck Sindh with an unforgiving force in 2022, the students continue to fight to stay afloat against a system that keeps pulling them under.

09/04 Climate activist found guilty of defacing Degas exhibit in National Gallery of Art

A member of Declare Emergency, a climate activist group known for eye-catching protests, was found guilty of defacing a Degas exhibit in Washington, DC

09/04 World’s ‘exceptional’ heat streak lengthens into March

Scientists warn that every fraction of degree of global warming increases intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.

09/04 Farmers and urban dwellers equally worried by climate change and willing to act, ESRI study finds 

Research points to significant knowledge gap on actions needed to reduce carbon emissions

08/04 Power grid to be strengthened against storm threat

ESB networks to improve surveying, hazard removal and forestry management

08/04 National forests face the hatchet as Trump administration boosts logging

A new policy opens 58% of U.S. national forests to logging by rolling back environmental protections.

08/04 Meet Zen, the border collie leading avalanche rescues in the Dolomites

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

08/04 Microplastic pollution in Europe’s great rivers alarms scientists

Particles are less than five millimetres in size, with the smallest invisible to the naked eye.

08/04 Sadhbh O’Neill: Legal threats see some climate activists turn to clandestine sabotage activities

Ireland has a long history of courageous climate and environmental activism which includes protests against LNG and fracking, the Corrib gas pipeline, tree felling at the Glen of the Downs, Sitka spruce plantations and data centres

08/04 EV influencer speaks out after squaring off with Channel 7 reporter

An electric vehicle influencer involved in a fiery exchange with a Channel 7 journalist claims the footage that aired on television was edited to make him look like a bad guy.

08/04 ‘Abomination’: Vile abuse for Greens candidate

A Greens candidate was forced to shut down online comments just hours after announcing their 2025 run for the federal seat of Fowler following a wave of abuse, including being called an “abomination” over their gender identity.

08/04 Scientists breakthrough as mystery over separation of huge continents solved

New research has revealed what could have led to the splitting of two major continents, as evidence from the event can still be found today.

07/04 Study: pollution of human origin may be hiding true dimension of global warming

The results will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change. View on Euronews

07/04 Pollution is masking the real extent of global warming, study says

The findings will help develop more accurate climate models to predict future climate change.

07/04 South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference

Holding the G20 presidency this year, South Africa is well positioned to push for new ways to boost agricultural productivity and enhance food security in Africa.

07/04 Norwegian consultancy firm DNV to create 200 jobs in Ireland

Majority of the jobs at rebranded Enviroguide will be based in Dublin and Cork

07/04 ‘Our health is intrinsically linked to the natural world. Quite simply, no nature, no health’

If you think hospital waiting lists and access to GP care are challenging now, climate change will bring more difficulties

07/04 Channel 7 reporter and EV influencer square up during heated argument

A Channel 7 journalist and an electric vehicle influencer got in a fiery exchange during filming for an expose on Chinese-backed Indonesian nickel mining for EV batteries.

06/04 Israel can boost its image by using innovation to solve global issues - opinion

Israel may be small, but it has big potential. By investing in our greatest resource – our knowledge and ability to innovate – we can build out a new and solid foundation for future generations.

06/04 Israel will face massive climate disasters this summer, Herzog warns

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman also announced his third investigation into the govt's handling of the climate crisis, this time focusing on local governments.

06/04 Samarcanda Climate Forum Experts warn that Central Asia is warming from year to year

Fertile lands are decreasing rapidly while the population of the Central Asian region is growing and, within 25 years, could exceed 100 million people, warned the president of Uzbekistan in the Samarcanda Climate Forum. View on Euronews

06/04 Artificial glaciers boost water supply in Gilgit-Baltistan

Water is piped from streams into the village, and sprayed into the air during the freezing winter temperatures.

06/04 Punjab bans new car wash stations after drought concerns

EPA warns that setting up new stations during an impending drought would strain Punjab’s already limited water resources.

06/04 Abhainn: This Dublin walking trail is a love letter to the city’s forgotten rivers

Rosie O’Reilly, Dublin’s first biodiversity artist-in-residence, is on a mission to preserve the capital’s hydro-story

05/04 US military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research

The Trump administration has signaled the military won't be focusing on climate change, a move that follows decades of climate research.

05/04 Africa's top climate negotiator says 'no reverse gear' on commitments

The world has no choice but to press on with climate commitments despite the United States pulling out of a key international accord, given the threats posed by global warming and the progress already made, the chair of the Africa group of negotiators said.People walk on a flooded road after heavy rains in Durban, South Africa, 20 February 2025. Reuters/Rogan Ward/File PhotoPresident Donald Trump'

05/04 Ella McSweeney: How do you resurrect a graveyard? Stop mowing the grass

Given a chance, dormant seeds will sprout, and with them, butterflies, bees, bats, birds and small mammals

05/04 Ryanair is country’s top carbon polluter, as airline emissions exceeded 12 million tonnes last year

Ryanair’s carbon pollution has risen again as new data shows the airline’s greenhouse gas emissions exceeded 12 million tonnes last year.

04/04 Cutting emissions: hairdressers and barbers will be trained to talk about climate with customers

Can I get a cut, blow-dry and a crash course in climate please?

04/04 Germany's most famous lake dries out: low water and stench

In one of the most popular travel destinations in Germany, large areas offer a bleak picture. A new minus record is threatened with the water level.

04/04 Regional Queensland mystifies politicians, but voters 'just want the basics'

In Queensland, more people live outside the capital city than in it. Come on a 3,000km trip into deep Katter country to see what's really behind the regional divide.

04/04 Fertiliser sales jump 11%, which may undermine Irish case for retaining EU nitrates derogation 

Sales spike in 2024 after two years of declines

04/04 Keeping homes cool on a warming planet

Rising temperatures and extreme heat have led to a surge in demand for cooling. But, ironically, the more we rely on energy-intensive air conditioners, the more the planet warms. How can we do things differently?

04/04 Greece storms were made wetter and more destructive by climate change, study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past. View on euronews

04/04 The 35 new islands that have emerged in the Arctic for terrifying reason

A new study has found the cause of the islands appearing, and it has huge implications for the future of the world.

04/04 Timber! Bless you: Video shows Georgia tree releasing plume of pollen when cut down

Construction crews in Southern Georgia caused a cloud of pollen when a tree was cut down in a dramatic video.

03/04 These 2024 hurricanes were so devastating their names have been retired

Storm names are given on a rotating alphabetical basis. Particularly deadly or damaging storms have their name removed from the rotation.

03/04 Central Asia is at the forefront of the fight against climate change

The Samarkand Climate Conference will provide an opportunity to identify mutually acceptable solutions for climate adaptation, draw global attention to regional environmental challenges and strengthen multilateral cooperation, Akramjon Nematov and Azamat Sulimanov write.

03/04 Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

03/04 BP’s low-carbon team axed as company returns to oil and gas

Staff told it is not ‘commercially viable’ to keep unit dedicated to low-emissions vehicles

03/04 Sunk costs in fossil fuel infrastructure could sink us

The greatest cost of new fossil fuel projects may be the missed opportunity to build clean energy

03/04 Misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories are not exclusive to the political right

From GM foods to nuclear power, there is no shortage of incorrect and harmful messaging on the left side of the spectrum

03/04 The architect who makes comics against climate change: "I drew cars piled long before the Dana de Valencia because it has already happened more times"

"You will say what you want, but it gives me in my nose that with climate change that of drought is serious ...", Mortadelo tells Filemón touching the ...

02/04 'Labour's political perversity plunges new depths in Pakistan airport objection'

It's as though some Labour MPs think that Britons don't have memories.

02/04 Dublin summit focuses on hosting ‘craic with a conscience’ as event organisers highlight climate issues

Fun-seekers may look to festivals to escape life’s serious issues, but one group of creatives want to show it’s possible to have craic with a conscience.

01/04 154 caves registered in Türkiye, 30 mammal types and endemic creatures were discovered

As a result of the studies carried out by the General Directorate of Protection of Natural Heritage, 154 caves registered as nature assets, various species, including 30 mammal types and endemic creatures, were discovered.

01/04 How a Progressive Legal Tool Became a Weapon for Climate-Change Skeptics

They have already succeeded in fracturing many of the world’s leading climate alliances.

01/04 Climate crisis hits women hardest, Tel Aviv conference reveals

The conference explored how Israel can use its experience in managing water resources and desert agriculture to serve as a model for integrating women into climate solutions.

01/04 Türkiye’s 20,000-year-old glaciers may vanish in the next two decades

The remaining glacial area in the Cilo Mountains has been damaged and degraded, scientists say.

01/04 A first-of-its-kind neighborhood in California fights fire by just existing

Insurers say a neighborhood like the one built in Southern California protects residents from fire — and perhaps other close by properties as well.

01/04 Macron summons ministers to get French climate action back on track

After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.

01/04 ‘Biodiesel is ex -vein, and future of fuel in Brazil is very promising, 'says CEO of Caramuru

For Marcus Thieme, in the global scenario, Brazil needs to position itself as a protagonist in discussions about sustainability, not as a spectator

01/04 Supermarket shoppers buying avocados given unwelcome message

The popular fruit is under threat from climate change as growing regions are shrinking.

01/04 Craft glitter causing major damage to marine life, Trinity scientists reveal

Craft glitter that adds sparkle to decorations, cards and costumes is escaping into our seas and destroying marine creatures.

01/04 Nuremberg: From now on 25 days jail for climate pastor Jörg Alt

Tuesday afternoon, the Jesuit pastor reported to take part in prison. He can even work, only one job denies him the jail director.

01/04 Investment in public transport is key to success of revised national planning framework

Either we spend a lot more on public transport, especially in regional cities and on rail lines serving new commuter belts, or the framework will be meaningless

01/04 Debate: Should Ireland build more data centres?

Providing IT infrastructure for the likes of Amazon and Meta is key for our economy, but environmental costs worry opponents

01/04 More than a thousand gigatons in three years: fresh water is lost, sea levels rise

The amount of the water stored on land shrinks, while the sea level of the oceans increases, shows a study. The loss was particularly extreme in a period of three years.

01/04 Fresh signs that New York needs to spike its ruinous clean-energy mandates

New York won’t come close to its “mandatory” goal of slashing gas emissions by 40% by 2030, let alone achieving 100% zero-carbon-emission electricity by 2040, but the state will i…

01/04 Teal banned from hairdresser for sex joke

The independent candidate for the battleground seat of Bradfield has been banned from a local hairdresser for joking that getting her hair washed was better than sex.

31/03 Lee Zeldin: 'Shrine to Environmental Justice and Climate Change' Is Gone 'for Good'

The overpriced "shrine to environmental justice and climate change"  is gone for good, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said.

31/03 This Swedish city has put its money where its mouth is on green issues

The council is holding itself to strict standards on energy and EVs as it seeks to be close to carbon-free by 2030.

31/03 Pakistan reaffirms commitment to climate-resilient initiatives to protect coastal ecosystems

Minister stresses collaborative efforts to protect coastal regions.

31/03 This trend for lighting up gardens may seem an inviting one, but it needs to be done with care

Studies show that birds, bats and insects are among animals in the natural world affected by light pollution

31/03 Regional cooperation critical to mobilise climate finance: Asian Development Bank

Asia hit hard by rising frequency and severity of storms, floods, heat waves and droughts.

31/03 ‘100%’: Trump’s chilling Greenland threat

US President Donald Trump is doubling down on his desire to take over Greenland.

31/03 From Finland to the UK, European countries are slashing aid. What does it mean for climate funds?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently. View on euronews

31/03 ‘If we flood again, we’re homeless’: Midleton homeowners in crisis without flood insurance after storms

Homeowners say they are ‘living in terror’ because nothing has been done to protect them from a recurrence of Storm Babet’s devastating floods

30/03 Unlocking climate funds

Climate finance flows follow climate action.

30/03 What do European aid cuts mean for climate funding goals?

Political changes, higher defence spending and a shift in focus towards national priorities have seen many European aid budgets slashed recently.

30/03 ‘If we flood again, we’re homeless’: Midleton homeowners in crisis without flood insurance after storms

Homeowners say they are ‘living in terror’ because nothing has been done to protect them from a recurrence of Storm Babet’s devastating floods

30/03 134 stands with balcony tips and flower knowledge: Berlin perennial market invites you to the beginning of spring

The exhibitor mile in the botanical garden in Berlin-Dahlem is more than a kilometer: On the first weekend in April, flower laypersons will also find advice and planting material for garden and flower boxes.

30/03 Lefty NYC mayoral hopeful Brad Lander flees forum after getting mobbed by climate protestors

The demonstrators chanted “off fossil fuels Brad” and “black rock Brad.”

29/03 Six women arrested who vowed to ‘shut London down’

They were reportedly detained on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance.

29/03 Africa's biggest forest that's nearly 6 times bigger than the UK

The forest covers an area of around 300 million hectares and supports an extraordinary variety of life.

29/03 The Uninsurables: One in 20 Irish houses struggles to get flood insurance

We’ve been lucky so far but ‘only a matter of time before a 3m storm surge’ hits Ireland

29/03 Conor Pope: Is risk of flooding making home insurance dearer?

Even people who haven’t been affected by flooding can now struggle to get insured, depending on where they live

29/03 The Uninsurables: Dublin 4 residents must dig deep for rising flood insurance

‘The year before last it went to €1,700, then we were told they were pulling out of the market’

29/03 ‘Thanks to the bogs, life will continue. Just not ours’: The Irish bog and our national psyche

BogSkin, an exhibition by the Royal Hibernian Academy, prods us by showing that Ireland’s bogs aren’t simply repositories for our collective unconsciousness, they are precious sustainers of life and, in a hugely destructive inflection of past habits, we are sacrificing them

29/03 Abundance; The Care Economy; The Measure of Progress: ‘The old is dying and the new cannot be born’

Three ambitious new books - by Tim Jackson, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, and Diane Coyle - examine the failures of liberal democracy, and how we can chart a course to a better future

29/03 Ella McSweeney: Looking forward to a future where doctors prescribe time to take in a hedgerow

A new study finds that people watching nature videos reported electric shocks as less intense, a pattern also observed in their brain scans

29/03 Arctic winter ends with lowest sea ice cover in recorded history

Since satellites began tracking it, Arctic sea ice's winter peak has shrunk by an area about the size of Pakistan. View on euronews

29/03 Elegy, Southwest by Madeleine Watts: A climate-change novel weighed down by a deluge of soupy prose

It feels as if the book has been reverse-engineered as a container for an academic field trip

29/03 A future without gasoline cars? These US states are taking steps to eliminate their sale

United States states are making drastic decisions to eliminate the sale of gasoline cars in the future. What areas lead this transformation towards a more ecological transport model? Know the regions that will mark this change.

28/03 An iceberg colossal emerges from Antarctica and reveals an eco

An international team took advantage of the detachment of an iceberg of the size of Chicago to explore an ecosystem that prospered for centuries under 150 meters of ice in Antarctica.

28/03 Melt madness: Arctic sea ice shrinks to record springtime low

The amount of springtime sea ice in the Arctic set a record low this month, continuing a trend of shrinking ice at the top of the world.

28/03 Luxury Type Coffee: Price-record

High 45 -year -old coffee prices have been hit internationally. In the coming months, experts expect new increases in our favorite beverage.

28/03 Elon Musk Used to Care About Crypto’s Climate Impact. What Happened?

The crypto booster’s agenda for government is going to cook the planet.

28/03 Arctic sea ice shrinks to record winter low as the planet warms

Since satellites began tracking it, Arctic sea ice's winter peak has shrunk by an area about the size of Pakistan.

28/03 UN report uncovers twin cities’ vulnerability to natural hazards

Says that areas face growing water stress due to rapid urban expansion, deforestation and rising demand.

28/03 Met Office says UK storm clusters that left four dead sparked by polar vortex

Scientists believe deadly Arctic winds were to blame for a series of savage storms that wreaked havoc in Britain over just a matter of days.

28/03 Energy windfall taxes raise millions of euro more than expected for Government

A total of €456m has been raised from windfall taxes imposed on suppliers and producers as a result of the energy crisis.

27/03 People power is driving Ireland’s clean energy switch, says Minister

Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals

27/03 Just Stop Oil makes huge announcement on its future as it plans another protest

Just Stop Oil eco-activists held a series of protests in recent years across the UK.

27/03 Why Trump is convinced Greenland is key to protecting the West

Trump has refused to rule out using military or economic action to acquire the island, leading some analysts to warn that Washington could even attempt to annex the territory

27/03 Trump policy decisions to have big impact on overseas aid and global climate agenda

Irish political leaders and officials facing busy 2025 in optimising influence and shaping opinion

27/03 Scholz: US risks missing economic gains from climate action

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, climate diplomats are meeting in Berlin to shape the agenda for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.

26/03 NA panel reviews issues related to climate change governance

Committee expresses strong reservations over the absence of CDA leadership at the meeting.

26/03 Role models. Peer pressure. Rewards. What really gets people to act more sustainably?

There's a question in the field of environmental psychology: What’s the best approach when looking to influence colleagues, friends and family to act more sustainably in their daily lives?

26/03 ‘Over a billion’: Terrifying truth about Coke

By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the non-profit Oceana.

26/03 Africa’s most notorious insects – the bugs that hit agriculture the hardest

Crop losses in African countries due to insect pests are estimated at 49%. However, with some species losses can climb up to 100%.

25/03 Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow

A new report by the non-profit organisation Action Aid calculates that wealthier countries owe Africa US$36 trillion in climate debt.

25/03 Renewables stepped up to meet surge in energy demand from rising temperatures in 2024, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend. View on euronews

25/03 Experts: Jordan volunteers artificial intelligence tools to counter climate change

The Kingdom has adopted ambitious policies and sustainable strategies to reduce carbon emissions, promote renewable energy and protect biodiversity, aimed at the end of the end to face the increasing environmental challenges of climate change, the scarcity of natural resources and high demand for water and energy, by adapting artificial intelligence tools to enhance Jordan's environmental efforts.

25/03 ‘Challenging’ time ahead for power grid as electricity demand to soar by 45pc in next decade

Demand for electricity is forecast to soar by 45pc over the next 10 years, raising fresh concerns over how the country’s power supply will keep up.

25/03 Climate disasters cost $4.3tr since 1970: UN report

World Meteoro­logical Organisation says earth just witnessed hottest 10 years on record.

24/03 Karachi, Dhaka to receive 5.4m climate migrants by 2050: UN

UN-ESCAP report estimates urban population of Asia-Pacific region to rise by 1.2bn.

24/03 Financing climate resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan

Traditional approaches of post-disaster compensation and international humanitarian aid aren’t enough for disaster-prone Gilgit-Baltistan.

24/03 One of the biggest mystery in Earth's history... The truth about the "Ediacaras" and "Global Freezing"

Earth's 4.6 billion years of history, earthquake mechanisms, the nature of climate change, the characteristics of the Japanese archipelago, the formation and evolution of the universe...Earth science education that everyone should know. High school geology is a condensed essence of this. In this series, a leading expert in geoscience and a popular geoscience instructor will explain its appeal in a

24/03 Climate action

Waiting for outside help to arrive will only aggravate our climate challenges and not mitigate them.

24/03 We’ve been sold the idea that replacing instead of fixing is faster, but is it really?

Mending is better than spending, and online directory RepairMyStuff.ie is a one-stop-shop that makes it easy to find local repair businesses

23/03 Scientists were in Antarctica when a giant iceberg broke free. Here’s what they found in its shadow

A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet. View on euronews

23/03 Lights go out on famous monuments around the world to mark Earth Hour

Major cities around the world marked Earth Hour on Saturday night, shrouding some of humanity's most famous monuments in darkness.

23/03 Scientists testify to the giant iceberg in Antarctica. Here's what you found in your shadow

A discovery "by chance" offers new knowledge about how ecosystems can thrive under floating sections of Antarctic's ice layer. The international team of scientists was collided by Patrícia Scheote, from the University of Aveiro. View on Euronews

23/03 Why companies are quietly abandoning their climate ambitions

Companies are no longer blowing hot air about their ESG credentials anymore, they’re actively stepping back from them

23/03 Podcaster Gavin Newsom Launches Methane Satellites as California Borrows Money for Health Care

Podcaster Gavin Newsom says California will launch satellite methane sensors for $100 million, while borrowing $6.2 billion to fund Medi-Cal.

23/03 ‘Thriving’ ecosystem found hidden beneath Antarctic ice shelf

A “serendipitous” discovery offers new insights into how ecosystems can thrive beneath floating sections of the Antarctic ice sheet.

23/03 Balearic Islands panic as half of its beaches ‘could disappear’ within years

Alarm bells are ringing in the Balearic Islands as new research reveals that half of its beaches could disappear in just a few years.

23/03 Call for conservation of freshwater resources coincides with Earth Hour

Prime minister says his government is actively pursuing policies that integrate climate action across all sectors.

23/03 Climate change threatens groundwater reserves in the Iberian Peninsula

Climate change threatens groundwater reserves of the Iberian Peninsula and, by the end of the century, 40% of wells should feel impacts on the water level of more than one meter, reveals an international study released today.

22/03 The sea is turning red! Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms

The sea is turning red! Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms - Red tides can lead to millions of dollars in losses, kill animals and be harmful to human health

22/03 Ezra Klein: 'Decarbonization Is a Trade-Off' with Cheaper Energy

On Friday's broadcast of HBO's "Real Time," New York Times columnist Ezra Klein said that "Energy would be cheaper if we just built a bunch of coal | Clips

22/03 Delay in naming climate authority chief irks SC constitutional bench

Rules not finalised even after 8 years, Justice Mandokhail observes.

22/03 Pakistan faces finance, capacity gap in climate fight: minister Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb launches Parwaaz Green Action Bond, says country recognises climate change as existential threat; Earth Hour to be observed tonight.

22/03 Pakistan losing 11,000 hectares of forest cover every year: WWF-P

World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan urges govt, civil society and local communities to take collective action to protect wooded areas.

22/03 Matt Murphy leaves an extraordinary legacy in and around Sherkin Island

Ella McSweeney on a thoughtful man who lived a determined and visionary life as a conservationist and educator

22/03 Questions raised as Coillte quietly shuts down its non-profit Nature branch

State forestry company Coillte has ­quietly shut down Coillte Nature, the not-for-profit branch it set up on nature restoration projects.

21/03 Dems scapegoat Schumer, Oct. 7 broke civilization and other commentary

“Seemingly overnight, almost everybody in the Democratic Party is rhetorically whacking” Senate Dem leader Chuck Schumer,” writes National Review’s Jim Geraghty.

21/03 Mobility eHubs pilot scheme aims to get shared transport plan moving

Not every driver has a car and not every cyclist has a bike but a pilot scheme of public mobility hubs aims to show that sharing a set of wheels can be every bit as good.

21/03 How quickly the glaciers melt and why is that important?

The first world day of the glaciers does not spread a party mood. Because the glaciers worldwide melt faster and faster, many of them will have disappeared at the end of the century. What does that mean for us humans?

21/03 Silent ‘epidemic’ plaguing Gen Z

Thousands of young Australians are falling victim to a silent struggle – one that’s hard to pinpoint and even harder to talk about, and the physical effects of which can literally make you sick.

21/03 1 in 5 felt impact of climate change every day of winter, study shows

Around 20 per cent of the world’s population experienced days with unusual heat made twice as likely by climate change this winter.

21/03 Winter flood and storm damage may worsen due to Atlantic wind system changes, scientists warn

Changes to North Atlantic oscillation could increase frequency of cold snaps, floods and storms, says study

21/03 Climate change has already hit livelihood of millions in Pakistan: finance minister

Aurangzeb says country received pledges of $10 billion after 2022 floods but only received one-third of that amount.

21/03 Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis

21/03 Habeck: Climate protection can only fail due to incompetence or unwillingness

On Tuesday, the Greens helped push a multi-billion euro financial package through parliament, partly aimed at boosting climate protection. Euronews spoke with Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck about climate and Europe. View on euronews

21/03 China’s ‘leftover men’ drive sick trend

China’s “leftover men” are getting desperate. So they’re turning to online catalogues to buy foreign brides.

20/03 Japan, Brazil eye mutual visits by leaders every 2 years

The plan is expected to be adopted during a summit between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who visits Japan next week.

20/03 1 billion 344 million pounds for "on -site transformation" to earthquake victims in Gaziantep

Kahramanmaraş -based 6 February 2023 affected by the earthquakes in Gaziantep disaster, on -site transformation project, so far 1 billion 344 million pounds grant and credit support was provided.

20/03 Scientists in Antarctica: why they’re there and what they’ve found

The main focus of research in the Antarctic revolves around climate change.

20/03 Top scientist's pandemic warning as he predicts 'no more lockdowns'

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Peter Horby said the UK needs 'smarter' solutions to combat future threats.

20/03 Sea level rose 38 meters after the last ice age, according to a study

The total increase in sea level since the end of the last ice age 11,700 years ago, which has extended until 3,000 years ago, was about 38 meters, according to new geological data.

20/03 Dublin company behind glow-in-the-dark road markings that could be a lifesaver

Trials in Sligo show positive results but the experience elsewhere has been mixed, despite potential for lower emissions and less environmental disruption

20/03 Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests

A jury on Wednesday ordered environmental campaign group Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based Energy Transfer.

20/03 How is the world climate really doing?

Although the current US government is trying to question people caused by humans, the latest World Climate report shows something else. What does that mean exactly?

20/03 Alentejo and Algarve with almost 2.5ME for protection and management of water resources

The Alentejo 2030 program launched two competition warnings for the protection of water resources and the management of water associated with water in this region and in the Algarve, with a global allocation of 2,475,000 euros.

19/03 DOGE cuts could end decades of NOAA's ground-breaking climate research in Hawaii

Elon Musk's DOGE is considering terminating the lease of a tiny office that supports a huge climate science project.

19/03 Jury finds Greenpeace liable for more than $660 million in damages

The verdict was a major blow to the environmental organization.