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Caroline O'Doherty
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Climate and Science Correspondent
Irish Times
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Defending science, defeating denialists - two presidents set the tone for #Cop30 negotiations
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Cop30: New approach to foot-dragging by richer countries appears to pay off as summit begins
Talks began immediately after early agreement on agenda
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November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Acai 'berries', the Amazon rainforest and the Tropical Forest Forever Fund - a complex relationship, criticism and a cautious approach by Ireland @actionaidie.bsky.social @gfc-forest.bsky.social #Cop30
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Cop30: Brazil proposes monetising value of Amazon in new fund
Da Silva hopes Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) will raise enough money to provide financial incentives to keep forests standing
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November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Cop30: Some optimism as latecomer countries submit emission-reduction plans

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Cop30: Some optimism as latecomer countries submit emission-reduction plans
Summit formally begins on Monday with call by Brazilian hosts for nations to work as a team
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November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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At the intersection of environmental degradation, climate change and involuntary migration..... #Cop30
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Venezuelan ‘daughter of the forest’ tells Taoiseach all lives depend on their protection
Meeting on fringes of Cop30 illustrated links between climate change and migration
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November 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Cop30: The heat is on in Brazil after world leaders set out stalls at climate summit

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Cop30: The heat is on in Brazil after world leaders set out stalls at climate summit
China sends reminder of green agenda in advance of formal start in sweltering Brazilian city of Belém next week
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November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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LNG ‘can’t happen fast enough’, says Taoiseach as Cop30 grapples with ending fossil fuels

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LNG ‘can’t happen fast enough’, says Taoiseach as Cop30 grapples with ending fossil fuels
Martin indicates that liquefied natural gas a security imperative for Ireland
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November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Some of Micheál Martin's thoughts at #Cop30
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Taoiseach warns of danger that action on climate crisis is ‘weakening’
Micheál Martin addresses world leaders ahead of Cop30 in Brazil, speaking of impact Storm Éowyn left on State
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November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Last 11 years have been hottest on record as ‘alarming’ weather streak continues #COP30

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Last 11 years have been hottest on record as ‘alarming’ weather streak continues
Exceptional temperatures are now becoming the norm
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November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Politicians must wake up to Ireland’s duty to act on climate, says leading scientist #Cop30

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Politicians must wake up to Ireland’s duty to act on climate, says leading scientist
Prof John Sweeney: Cop30 summit will struggle to make progress
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November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Blanketing the world with hope - lovely idea from @projdandelion.bsky.social and the Mary Robinson Centre ahead of #Cop30
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Quilt woven by Irish groups sends message of solidarity to Cop30 climate summit
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson will present quilt to Brazilian climate minister
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November 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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What's it all about and why does it matter... #Cop30

Cop30: What’s at stake for Ireland and the wider world?

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Cop30: What’s at stake for Ireland and the wider world?
After 30 global climate summits, the challenges are greater than ever but there are signs of progress
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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'We need to do more' Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien says Ireland must cut emissions faster
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Ireland ‘steadfast’ on climate pledges, says Taoiseach ahead of Cop30 talks in Brazil

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Ireland ‘steadfast’ on climate pledges, says Taoiseach ahead of Cop30 talks in Brazil
Micheál Martin to address gathering of world leaders in host city Belém, Brazil, later in week
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November 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Environmental Protection Agency faces court challenge over manganese in drinking water

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Environmental Protection Agency faces court challenge over manganese in drinking water
Cork city residents and Friends of the Irish Environment question management of issue
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November 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Looking ahead to #Cop30 Thanks to @christianaidirl.bsky.social @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social of @dcuclimate.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social Sinead Walsh of @odi.global for insights
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High stakes at Cop30: ‘Climate denialism is back at a point we thought we’d moved on from’
Global talks in Brazil take place against a grim political and scientific backdrop, as Donald Trump rejects climate change as a ‘con job’ and even the host country’s credentials are in doubt
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Fee-paying schools have full range of science subjects but DEIS and girls’ schools lose out

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Fee-paying schools have full range of science subjects but DEIS and girls’ schools lose out
Study also finds experience of maths in primary school is key influence on later subject choices
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October 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates

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RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
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October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Éowyn

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Public to be advised how to survive 72 hours without services in plan for next Storm Éowyn
Review of Ireland’s most severe storm found lives were protected but aftermath was hard
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October 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Council officials branded Nazis for trying to obtain vacant properties for housing

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Council officials branded Nazis for trying to obtain vacant properties for housing
Housing committee heard of difficulties bringing buildings back into use to ease homelessness
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October 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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A wildlife park is shut and local farmers are nervous – how should avian flu be tackled?

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Fears avian flu could be carried on wind as Christmas turkey farmers concerned after Fota Wildlife outbreak
Expert says prevention measures, that could include alert system and more surveillance, need to be stepped up
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October 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Which of Ireland’s waterways are most in trouble from agriculture and human activity?

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Which of Ireland’s waterways are most in trouble from agriculture and human activity?
Stress added by poor sewage control and interference with river structures
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October 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Green spaces, biodiversity corridors, new habitats, nature based solutions - @ccacireland.bsky.social says they should be built into the design of every construction project
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New buildings must present ‘no net loss’ to nature, says Climate Change Council
Advisers want conditions added to planning laws to conserve and enhance biodiversity
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October 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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It's the same old story - only worse @antaisce.bsky.social @swanireland.ie deeply concerned
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Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again
Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways
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October 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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There were pledges to get tough on offenders so why are convictions for wildlife crime so low? @lnbdublin.bsky.social raises concerns
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Convictions for wildlife crimes in single digits despite high number of complaints
In the absence of ‘real deterrents’, penalties amount only to ‘slap on the wrist’, says Sinn Féin MEP
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October 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Killarney & 35 other towns hoping to emulate the disposable coffee cup ban are being 'let down' by Government decision to abandon latte levy. They say they'll keep going...
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Killarney group vows to keep coffee cup ban despite Government U-turn on latte levy
Coalition also criticised by business group for proposed alternative to levy
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October 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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It's getting better, says @uisce-eireann.bsky.social of the country's wastewater treatment system. Not fast enough, says @epaireland.bsky.social
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Raw and untreated sewage flowing into waterways amid delays to upgrade works
Environmental Protection Agency warns Uisce Éireann of prosecution for failures
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October 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM