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SF motion to prevent 5G rollout defeated, while party votes to ban balloon releases
The motion called for a review to establish the “independent facts” about the possible health impact of 5G rollout.
Opinion: Our forests could be a brilliant antidote for our reliance on fossil fuels - here’s why
Investing in nature holds countless benefits, says Professor Kevin O’Connor.
Overwhelmed by climate change? Here are some practical ways to help tackle it
Engaging the political system will be more powerful than lifestyle changes, says Dr Cara Augustenborg.
Ireland's ecosystem is home to almost 16,500 species - here are 7 you may not have spotted
And importantly, how you can protect some of them.
Philip Boucher-Hayes: What to expect from an RTÉ programme about the climate crisis
The journalist has spearheaded a programme on Ireland’s climate crisis to be aired on RTÉ1 this Tuesday.
From the Garden: Food could be the biggest asset of all if climate change worsens
Growing your own food could be even more important in the future, writes Michael Kelly.
Ban on Extinction Rebellion protests was unlawful, UK court rules
It follows a ban on protests in Trafalgar Square during two weeks of demonstrations in October.
Money from drivers paying 2c levy on petrol will soon be used for government climate action plans
The levy has been paid on petrol, oil and diesel since 1996.
US officially begins withdrawal process from 2015 Paris climate agreement
The agreement set goals of preventing another 0.5C to 1C of warming from current levels.
What is the Shannon LNG terminal and why have Cher and Mark Ruffalo called on Leo Varadkar not to back it?
The project has been the focus of environmental campaigners in recent months.
Fracking halted in England over earthquake fears, UK government announces
The UK government’s new stance on the issue follows that of both Labour and Liberal Democrats.
Greta Thunberg travels halfway around the world 'the wrong way' after summit location is moved
COP25 was meant to take place in Chile but is now due to be held in Spain.
'It's already the case that fracked gas is coming into Ireland from the UK' says Taoiseach
Varadkar said Ireland’s first LNG terminal in the Shannon estuary in north Kerry could be the answer to Ireland’s energy security.
Reducing cow herd ‘last resort’ in tackling carbon emissions, says Varadkar
The Taoiseach said the way emissions are categorised will have to be changed.
Taoiseach says he'll ditch his diesel car for hybrid 'if it makes sense'
Cabinet ministers launched the first progress report on the Climate Action Plan today.
Local councils will work under new 'carbon proofing' charter introduced by Government today
It is part of a wider overhaul of climate action measures within the Climate Action Plan.
RTÉ is drafting models, influencers and a veteran weatherman for week of climate crisis content
RTÉ On Climate will see content across tv, radio and online on the global climate crisis.
Single-use plastics ban Bill aims to put biodegradable packaging on supermarket shelves
This Bill would leapfrog over the government’s strategy, which Fianna Fáil has said is slow to materialise.
Bord na Móna announces plan to redeploy 200 workers
The State-owned company has agreed to embark on a programme of rehabilitation of bogs in the midlands.
Extinction Rebellion launching legal action against police over London protest ban
Activists continued protests in the capital in defiance of the police order today.
Poll: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Wales and Scotland have made this change, should we?
London Police say more than 1,112 arrested in climate change protests
This morning protesters blockaded the BBC’s central London headquarters.
Extinction Rebellion protesters have covered government climate department building with scientific papers
The papers were stuck to the department’s walls with paint rollers.
Arrests as Extinction Rebellion activists target London’s City Airport
A man grounded a Dublin-bound flight this morning after disrupting passengers.
Cyclists blocking traffic in Dublin city as part of climate change protest
The demonstration has been organised in support of Extinction Rebellion.
Extinction Rebellion activists bring protests to Penneys and Brown Thomas
The demonstration is part of a week-long climate change protest by the group.
Budget 2020: Winners and losers
Every Budget brings good news and bad news.
Extinction Rebellion protesters moved by gardaí during sit-in outside Dáil
The demonstration is part of a week-long protest by the group.
Carbon tax: Petrol and diesel prices to rise from midnight, home heating to rise next May
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has announced an increase in the carbon tax of €6 per tonne.
Green measures: Here are the main environmental changes in Budget 2020
Donohoe said some of the changes were “critical steps to future-proof our transport system”.
'We're not going to stop': Extinction Rebellion activists begin week-long protest
Thousands of people joined the protest, before activists made camp in Merrion Square.
Poll: Do you support this week's Extinction Rebellion protests?
Organisers of the protest will gather outside the Dáil at 12pm today.
'Our aim is to get people arrested': Climate activists gear up for week-long protest on streets of Dublin
Protesters are planning to block roads and cause disruption around the capital next week.
When it comes to Ireland's sustainable energy, creating simplicity could prove complex
The government has some ambitious targets for 2030 – but industry has plenty of work to do.
'It's hypocrisy': TDs, senators and Hollywood actors round on the government over US fracked gas being used in Ireland
A terminal in the Shannon estuary earmarked to hold fracked gas is to be placed on an EU special projects list.
Government to plant 600,000 new native trees over next three years
The trees will be planted on Bord na Móna land.
Losing Alaska: Irish documentary visits Alaskan town that's about to fall into the sea
The director of the film, Tom Burke, talks to us about making it.
Higgins at UN: 'No challenge facing international community is more urgent than climate action'
Higgins was addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York this evening.
Mont Blanc glacier close to collapse, warn Italian authorities
The glacier is on the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
'It came from the heart': Tubridy offers clarification over Greta Thunberg comments
The host faced criticism for remarks he’d made discussing the climate change activist and her speech to the UN.
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