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Taoiseach says climate change protests are 'welcome' and 'inspiring'
Earlier this month, the Taoiseach said he supported school students going on strike.
Receding Chilean glacier a 'sign of accelerating climate change'
The 270 square kilometer glacier receded by 500 meters , more than half the amount lost over the previous decade.
Photos: Thousands of students hit the streets for climate change demonstrations
Second-level students descended on city centres this afternoon as part of the demonstrations.
'We're going to go extinct if we don't do something': Irish school students on why they're striking for climate action
Students from across the country are joining the global Schools Strike for Climate Action.
What is 'birth strike' and why are people considering it all of a sudden?
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said that people have a ‘legitimate’ reason to not want to have children.
Opinion: As a teacher should I encourage my students to strike against climate change?
Part of me has begun hoping that I’ll turn up one morning with my Hamlet and Sylvia Plath prepared but my students won’t be there anymore, writes Ronan Moore.
Leo says he supports school students going on strike next week as part of global action on climate change
Friday, 15 March has been named as an international day of action on climate change.
From the Garden: 'Topsy turvy doesn’t begin to describe our weather'
‘All aspects of our lives – food, transport, energy and waste – will have to change dramatically if we’re to avoid catastrophe,’ writes Michael Kelly.
Met Éireann staff advised not to talk 'despair' over climate change and to use positive language
An internal communique says using words like “inevitable” could create a feeling that nothing can be done.
'The Garden of Eden is no more': David Attenborough issues stark climate warning at Davos
“We need to move beyond guilt or blame, and get on with the practical tasks at hand,” Attenborough told his audience.
From the Garden: It's time to reflect on all the food we are importing that could be grown here
It’s no longer just about ‘exotic’ fruit and veg that are difficult to grow in Ireland, we are now importing lots of veg that grow perfectly well here, writes Michael Kelly.
Poll: Do you plan to cut back on the amount of red meat you eat?
The EAT-Lancet Commission recommends that the consumption of red meat and sugar should halve by 2050.
Red meat and sugar consumption must halve by 2050 to save planet, scientists warn
The EAT-Lancet Commission warned that major changes are needed over the next three decades.
Here are just some of the problems facing the Taoiseach as TDs head back to the Dáíl
In what could be Leo Varadkar’s toughest year yet, there are a number of huge issues barrelling towards him from day one.
Opinion: Time is running out to stop global warming - so we're taking the Irish government to court
Climate change is dangerous and poses a threat to us all, so we are taking a High Court case this January on behalf of all Irish citizens, writes Sadhbh O Neill.
Government and schools will no longer buy single-use plastic cups, cutlery and straws
The Green Party has said the ban only addresses “the lowest of the low-hanging fruit”.
How climate change could lead to 'enormous' losses for the global fishing industry
Not limiting the global rise in temperature by 1.5 degrees Celsius could have a huge impact.
Up to 93% of green turtles could be female by 2100 due to climate change
Rising temperatures may lead to a “feminisation” of the species.
Opinion: You say you love your children - so why are you stealing our futures?
15-year-old Beth Doherty is here to hold you accountable for your lack of action on climate change. ‘As an adult reading this – you have power, I don’t have any,’ she writes.
Minister briefed on potential for 400% increase in carbon tax rate by 2030
In the end, Paschal Donohoe did not touch the carbon tax rate in Budget 2019.
'Those babies will suffer': Duncan Stewart calls for revision of National Maternity Hospital plans
The architect says the project’s plans do not comply with incoming EU building standards.
15-year-old activist tells climate negotiators at UN summit they are 'not mature enough'
Over the weekend, nations struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty.
UN climate summit: The three key outcomes you need to know
Minister for Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, said Ireland is fully committed to implementing the Paris Agreement.
'We will not survive': Nations still worlds apart at crunch climate change summit
Delegates have been urged to act now or condemn at-risk nations to disaster.
'A deeply embarrassing blow': Ireland ranked worst in Europe for tackling climate change
The Climate Change Performance Index has ranked Ireland 48th out of 56 countries.
'It's about our children now, not our grandchildren': Is Ireland ready to introduce a carbon tax?
It’s been claimed that the tide is turning in how society views the problem of climate change.
David Attenborough:'The collapse of our civilisation is on the horizon'
The TV presenter (92) issued an appeal to world leaders at a UN climate summit.
'Urgent threats': Climate talks kick off in Poland today
Envoys from almost 200 nations have gathered in Poland’s southern city of Katowice.
2018 is set to be one of the hottest years on record
The last four years are also the hottest years on record.
'Sounds like a great deal for the EU': Trump warns Brexit deal may harm UK-US trade
He expressed hope that Theresa May will “be able to do something about that”.
As US report warns climate change will cost economy 'billions', Trump tweets about 'brutal' cold weather
The effects will spill over into global trade, affecting import and export prices and US businesses, the report said.
Taoiseach: 'Householders will have to pay more to fill their cars, for electricity and gas under carbon tax hikes'
Varadkar said the increase in carbon taxes will be needed over the next number of years.
'We are way off target': All-government plan to be drawn up on climate action
Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton has recently purchased an e-car, and said a change of behaviour is needed to tackle climate change.
Transparency group in court battle to gain access to more Cabinet climate change docs
Right to Know are seeking access to more documents on what has been said about climate change at the Cabinet table.
Photos: London bridges reopen after 85 people arrested over climate change protests
Hundreds of protesters blocked bridges across the UK capital today.
In the wake of California's wildfires, Jeff Bridges asked why we're ignoring the science behind climate change
The actor has lost two homes to mother nature over the years.
Dublin councils plan to install public water fountains to reduce use of plastic bottles
Dublin City Council has said it aims to install water refill stations at areas of “high pedestrian footfall”.
From the garden: 'When buying veg, always seek out Irish vegetables and try to avoid price promotions'
In 15 years more than half of Irish field vegetable growers have stopped production, writes Michael Kelly.
Minister criticised for committing to offshore oil drilling and saying it can deliver benefits to the Irish people
Junior Minister Sean Canney dismissed a Bill which aims to stop the issuing of any new licences for the exploration of fossil fuels.
'Pushing nature to the brink': WWF warns world's animal population declines by over 60%
WWF’s Living Planet Report has said the population of vertebrates has more than halved since 1970.
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