Summer of 2025 becomes warmest season on record in Ireland
Sustained heat, especially at night, contributed to higher than normal average temperatures
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Country roads can become safe and accessible for people who prefer alternatives to a car
The idea is simple: local rural roads are identified and marked with a Rothar Roads sign, indicating a default lower speed limit, and traffic calming measures help maintain it
Next generation of forests will need to be diverse and resilient to multiple threats
De-risking the sector is a priority as challenges become increasingly complex
Gas demand rises 22% in July amid higher electricity generation
Moneypoint’s coal-fired operations ceased in June
Dark reality behind Ireland’s bumper butterfly season
Butterfly sightings are up 83% this year, but that follows a steep decline as the habitats that are vital for Ireland’s insects are deteriorating or simply unavailable
Conservation rally held on shores of Lough Neagh as algae bloom returns
Ireland’s largest lake hit by return of blue-green algae for third summer in a row
How spending two minutes picking up plastic on the beach can make a big difference
Plastic litter isn’t just ugly - it kills marine life
Thousands of dolphins may be dying off west coast of Ireland every year, ‘and nothing is being done’
Undersea cameraman Ken O’Sullivan has spent 20 years among the charismatic mammals
The Irish Times view on Europe’s hot summer: a clear weather warning
The heat and wildfires in many countries send a clear message to policymakers
What does the summer of 2025 tell us about the changing climate?
Ireland is not immune from extreme weather already hitting Europe
‘We cannot save these trees’: The Dark Hedges, made famous by Game of Thrones, are dying
Beech trees, made famous by their appearance on Game of Thrones, are 250 years old and ‘way, way beyond their expected life expectancy’
France regrets rise of ‘oven’ glass buildings
Once-admired building designs are increasingly seen as impractical as global warming drives up temperatures
Searing summer may be telling us the race to halt global warming is lost
As summer prepares to depart this island, it is tempting to hope for more next year - but other Europeans are planning for worse extremes
AI needed to help Ireland’s infrastructure withstand climate disasters – Deloitte
Global report finds AI tools can boost resilience of ageing infrastructure and mitigate flood and storm damage
Spain’s wildfires ignite political spat as government searches for solutions
Conservative party leader accuses socialist PM of skimping on firefighting resources and prevention measures
Grid investment key to cutting fossil-fuel use
Recent report shows oil and gas account for just over 80% of energy
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Consumers can be assured that the environmental impacts of fast fashion will not go away quickly
‘There was no time for anyone to react’: More than 300 killed in Pakistan flash floods
Cloud bursts, floods, lightning strikes and landslides cause most deadly monsoon spell this year
How wildfires in Spain consumed ‘heroes’ who rushed to help
Country mourns three volunteer firefighters who tried to stop blazes during unprecedented heatwave
Ireland relied on fossil fuels for 80% of energy use in 2024
Ireland ranks eighth out of top 10 countries for renewable electricity use, Energy Institute report says
Spain struggles to contain spate of record-breaking wildfires
Firefighters battle blazes in parts of Portugal, France, Croatia and Greece as temperatures climb to mid-40s
‘No country is safe’: Deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say
Historically cool nations are now seeing hospitals overheating, surge in wildfires and toxic algal blooms
In pictures: Europe’s wildfires spread close to southern capitals
Data shows number of blazes in Europe has jumped by nearly 50% in 2025
Talks on world’s first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution stall before deadline
Main issue is whether to cap production or focus on better design, recycling and reuse
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Amid the climate crisis, no amount of wishing for an imaginary carbon unicorn will make it true
Climate scientists to receive €2.8m for flood future-proofing projects
UCC, Galway and Maynooth researchers to investigate modelling and resilience
The Irish Times view on climate policy: Government must avoid backsliding
How methane is regarded in policy terms has big implications for carbon budgets up to 2040, which must be signed off on soon.
Wildfires fanned by heatwave and strong winds rage across Europe
About 7,700 people evacuated near Greek city of Patras, while Spain is on course for one of its longest heatwaves on record, with almost all of country deemed to be at extreme or very high risk of fire
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