‘Constant conflict’ within Government over ambitious approaches to climate action, Roderic O’Gorman says
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said he assumed the General Election date would be November 29th
Climate Action Committee
Use of best-before dates on produce should be prohibited to reduce food waste, says committee
Move would allow ‘customers to exercise their own judgment to decide on food quality’
Housing and transport for regional cities needed to counterbalance Dublin overdevelopment, says Ryan
State will ‘tip over’ to the east coast if building overly concentrated in capital city, according to Minister
Minister denies there is ‘price-gouging’ on retrofitting for householders using one-stop shops
Land use report critical to meeting big challenges including ensuring land becomes substantial store of carbonm says Eamon Ryan
Ryan says updated climate plan will show there are shortfalls in some emissions targets
Social Democrats TD says even if Government implements all of its commitments on climate change it will only get to 29% of emissions cuts by 2030, well short of 50% target
Total of 200 ‘mobility hubs’ to be rolled out to help curb transport emissions, says Ryan
Minister for Environment says electric vehicles or e-bikes will be available to borrow for short or long journeys for small fee
Global leaders must respond to climate alarm that has never rung so loudly, Taoiseach tells Cop28
Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund
Government’s green energy attempt to lure investment misses target
Latest renewable electricity supply contracts a blow to renewable electricity hopes
Yes, carbon taxes work. But that doesn’t mean they’re fair
In order for these levies to work effectively, people must be able to invest in alternative technologies
Allow solar panels on agricultural buildings without planning, says Oireachtas committee
Committee says renewable power ‘microgeneration’ on farms could be crucial support for agricultural revenues in the future
MetroLink and Dart+ will be significantly progressed from early 2024
Almost 450 actions are included in the annex to the Climate Action Plan published on Tuesday
McConalogue confirms voluntary support scheme to reduce dairy cows
Climate target for agriculture ‘is anything but business as usual and will require transformational change’
Fintan O’Toole: Well-off Irish people do the most climate damage and must pay the price
Costs of carbon reduction should not be ‘shared’ equally but must be borne mainly by the rich
Why we can’t afford to let the national retrofit plan fail
Perhaps it is frustration rather than failure that is driving criticism, given that demand for retrofitting services greatly exceeds capacity right now
ESB connects ‘record’ number of renewable projects to national grid
Some 23 generators were connected in 2022, 'comprising enough energy to power Cork', says
Maxol casts light on Government’s climate lethargy
‘No business case to support’ mass rollout of EV charging stations, says chief executive
Consequences of climate disasters must top Cop27 agenda - Kenyan activist
Oireachtas Committee hears calls for Ireland to back transparent ‘loss and damage’ system, backed by finance for vulnerable countries
Emergency power back-up may need to be extended to 2027, Ryan says
Approval of supplementary estimate of €1.3 billion sought for new energy credit scheme and purchase of emergency power generators by Eirgrid
Plans for low-cost loan guarantee scheme for retrofits face more delays
Eamon Ryan’s department still ‘finalising’ scheme despite announcement last February
Data challenge throws up ready-made climate solutions for the public
Online tool for identifying best remote working hubs wins top prize
Emissions targets ‘not consistent’ with Government legislation, says Climate Change Advisory Council
Science does not recognise compromises and agreement is not not enough, warns scientist
More than half of climate plans missed as agriculture emissions wrangling continues
Just 45% of 162 measures for April, May and June implemented as deal talks gripped in deadlock
Ireland risks missing emissions reduction targets without more construction workers
‘Clear challenge’ in sector to recruit and retain staff, Oireachtas Committee hears
Ireland needs LNG infrastructure to ensure energy security, says regulator
Not enough safeguards in place, CRU chairperson tells Oireachtas climate committee
State should fund emission reducing technology to reduce methane, committee told
Range of options on reducing agriculture emissions to be brought to Cabinet
Growth of offshore wind energy threatened by planning delays , committee told
Targets will be unobtainable if system is not refined says head of Wind Energy Ireland
No cause for ‘mad optimism’ on Cop26 solution to global warming
Minister says, however, that mood music ahead of UN gathering now ‘not as bleak’
Waste management to be overhauled as part of move to circular economy, committee told
State to act on reduction of food and construction waste as part of new Bill
Government’s electric car plans are fundamentally flawed, says leading dealer
Denis Murphy claims emissions reduction policy ‘failing’ because of focus on private cars
Government signals radical changes for waste and recycling
Cabinet approves heads of Circular Economy Bill to cut food waste and boost separation
Minister defends ‘just transition’ measures in Climate Bill
More than 30 Opposition amendments to landmark legislation fall or rejected
Call for cycling ‘superhighways’ and less car use to cut transport emissions
Oireachtas committee says costs of providing free public transport for all should be examined
Leading experts warn landmark Climate Bill has fundamental flaw
Aspects of Bill ‘not scientifically well grounded’ and ‘entirely lacking in legal certainty’
Gas needed to ensure continuity of electricity supply as State decarbonises – report
IAE study identifies risks in transition to renewable electricity
Irish Times view on the Climate Action Bill: a step in the right direction
This framework has the potential to transform every section of the economy, ultimately impacting on the lifestyle of every citizen
Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears
Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says
Climate committee warned of €10 billion cost tied into EV strategy for 2030
Plan to reduce transport emissions by 51 per cent ‘daunting’
Climate Bill criticised for lack of accountability and sanctions
Legislation ‘is very weak compared to leading climate laws adopted elsewhere’ – environmental law expert
Independence of climate council needs to be strengthened, committee told
Weaknesses in climate action Bill need to be addressed, says Dr Diarmuid Torney
Strength of Climate Action Bill defended at committee hearing
Members criticise vague language and failure to include key emissions targets
The Irish Times view on the climate Bill: a route map to carbon neutrality
At last, Ireland’s rising curve of carbon emissions may be forced down, and a trajectory to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is being set
New climate law commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Legisation will not automatically address climate crisis but sets course – Taoiseach
Eamon Ryan interview: ‘Climate action is where the jobs are going to come’
‘This turning point ... is the equivalent of that paper Whitaker wrote 60 years ago’
Is a 7% annual emissions cut possible? Yes, say NGOs
Follow the science say activists – 7% cut is doable environmentally and politically
Climate Action Bill will force cuts in carbon emissions
Passing of Bill will end aspirational or voluntary targets that Ireland has failed to meet
Midlands communties ‘need honesty’ over peat-industry exit
Workers losing jobs at Bord na Móna and ESB power plants are not being offered pathway to future, Dáil committee told
US shale gas key to rapid rise in methane levels, TDs hear
Fracked gas has greater emissions footprint than coal, Oireachtas committee hears
Climate strategy fits with National Development Plan, says Government
Fine Gael defends plan at Cork meeting as activists challenge Ministers on policies
Real action must follow ‘symbolic’ climate declaration, says Varadkar
Taoiseach tells Dáil case for light rail network stronger in Cork than in Galway
Ireland still needs to use fossil fuels despite climate emergency pledge
Fossil fuels are essential part of transition to decarbonisation, says Bruton
Republic not among EU states urging remedial climate action
Eight coalesce in call for action at future of Europe summit to avert ‘climate breakdown’
UK leads the way on climate change: can Ireland match its ambition?
Net-zero emission plan drawn up by UK for 2050 calls for dramatic change
Forty ways to revolutionise Ireland’s approach to climate change
Climate Action Committee report sets out series of measures to combat global warming
Carbon tax in jeopardy as Fianna Fáil takes different tack
Party insisting on funds being reinvested in affected communities during report negotiations
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