Environment

As wildfires rage near Athens for a fifth day, the human cost mounts. Five firefighters dead, communities under threat, and a climate crisis that demands a people's Europe act now.

As wildfires spread across Ireland, ecologists warn that our fire laws are decades out of date. Fines are too low, enforcement is weak, and our land is paying the price.

Alors que des incendies dévastateurs ravagent la Gironde, une enseignante irlandaise témoigne de la peur et de la résilience à Bordeaux.

Fingal councillors demand urgent action on EV charging for residents without driveways, as sales surge 54% and national solutions remain pending.

As temperatures hit 30C, Met Éireann extends advisory until July 17. A call for community care and water conservation.

Across the quiet fields of Laois, the hum of machinery has started earlier than ever. For tillage farmer Clive Carter, the harvest is already underway. It is a moment of relief after years of struggle, but it also raises questions about the changing climate and the pressures on Irish farmers.

As Ireland faces a heatwave with tropical nights and 30C temperatures, Uisce Éireann warns water is being used faster than it can be replaced. A call for community action.

The climate crisis forces a Tour de France stage to go spectator-free as wildfires rage across Portugal, Spain, France and Greece, displacing thousands.

Met Éireann forecasts a warm week ahead with temperatures reaching 25 degrees. Sunshine will spread across the country, bringing a welcome break from the rain.

Met Éireann forecasts highs of 25 degrees this week, with widespread sunshine expected from Tuesday. Rain and cloud will clear from the south and east.

From July 1, a new €3 EU customs duty hits packages from outside the EU. What it means for Irish consumers, fast fashion, and our high streets.

Temperatures are set to hit 31C in Ireland this Thursday as a Status Yellow warning remains. Met Éireann warns of heat stress and uncomfortable nights ahead.

Children in Catalonia's schools are sweltering in classrooms exceeding 29C as the grassroots 'Burning Classrooms' project exposes how public infrastructure fails the young in a warming world.

Colossal Biosciences hatches chicks from artificial eggshells, but scientists question if de-extinction distracts from urgent conservation needs.

Irish artisans and ethical entrepreneurs are revolutionising home decor through sustainable practices, fair trade partnerships, and traditional craftsmanship that challenges exploitative capitalism.

Irish artisans are revolutionising home decor through sustainable practices, fair trade partnerships, and traditional craftsmanship, proving economic justice and environmental responsibility can thrive together.

Minister Healy-Rae warns farmers they have until December 2027 to claim ash dieback compensation or forfeit €10,000 per hectare. Over 7,000 hectares remain unprocessed.

Minister warns farmers have until December 2027 to claim ash dieback compensation worth up to €100,000, as Sinn Féin highlights devastating impact on rural communities.

Climate change forces unprecedented fishery closures as Irish rivers become too hot for salmon and trout survival, highlighting urgent environmental crisis facing our waters.

Climate change forces unprecedented river closures in Mayo as water temperatures threaten native salmon, trout populations. Irish authorities implement emergency protocols.