Peter Thorne
Peter Thorne is a climate scientist at Maynooth University who has collaborated extensively with both Copernicus and NOAA, and has highlighted the significant role of the US in climate and weather science, warning that proposed cuts to NOAA could have severe consequences for global climate observation efforts.
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Peter Thorne stated that heat wave events have been made more likely and severe due to climate change.
‘It’s insane’: How climate change is having an impact at Roland Garros
United States· 2026-05-29
Professor Peter Thorne, director of the Icarus Institute, emphasizes the evidence of Ireland's changing climate and the lack of political will to address it.
underlining failure to prepare for the ‘new normal’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-31Peter Thorne provided a critical analysis of the outcomes of the Cop30 climate summit.
When scientific and political realities diverged – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-21
Prof Peter Thorne, chair of the CCAC’s adaptation committee, said not enough 'tangible action' was being taken.
Ireland unprepared for another Storm Éowyn as season of extreme weather looms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-30
Climatologist Prof Peter Thorne of Maynooth University spends much of his time analysing risk as chairman of the Climate Change Advisory Council adaptation committee.
Where are Ireland’s ‘sitting ducks’Ireland· 2025-06-09Peter Thorne is a climatologist at Maynooth University in Ireland.
ONU prevê aquecimento global sem precedentes nos próximos cinco anos
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-05
Peter Thorne is the director of the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units group at the University of Maynooth.
Average warming may top 1.5°C in next four years: UN - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-29
Peter Thorne is the director of the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units group at the University of Maynooth.
Average global warming in 2025-2029 has 70% chance of topping 1.5C, UN says
New Zealand· 2025-05-28Peter Thorne is the head of climate research at Maynooth University in Ireland.
Líkur eru 70% á hækkandi meðalhitastigi
Iceland· 2025-05-28Peter Thorne is a climatologist at Maynooth University in Ireland.
Le réchauffement climatique devrait dépasser 1,5 °C d’ici à 2029, selon l’OMM
France· 2025-05-28Peter Thorne is a climatologist at Maynooth University in Ireland.
ONU prevê aquecimento global sem precedentes nos próximos cinco anos, superando 1,5ºC
Brazil· 2025-05-28Peter Thorne is a climatologist from Maynooth University in Ireland who commented on the warming projections.
Un réchauffement toujours inédit prédit pour les cinq prochaines années par l'ONU
Monaco· 2025-05-28Peter Thorne, a professor of climate change at Maynooth University, described planting forestry on peatlands as 'environmental vandalism' and 'about the dumbest thing we can do'.
Michael Healy-Rae’s trees-on-peatland plan is environmental vandalism – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-12
Prof Peter Thorne, chair of the council’s adaptation committee, emphasized the need for structures and resources to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events.
Ireland must scale up preparations for extreme weather events, climate council warns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19Peter Thorne, president of the Tesla Owners’ Club of Australia, said there was undeniably a 'sentiment' issue at play.
Love your Tesla but can’t stand Elon? Sales data says you’re not alone
Australia· 2025-03-06
Peter Thorne highlighted the significant role the US has played in climate and weather science for decades.
Noaa imposes limits on scientists, sparking concerns over global forecasts | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-02-12
