A biofuels proposal to slash emissions while boosting the farming sector
Report argues that biofuels are critical to meeting 2030 targets, but some are sceptical
Climate action in Ireland is not following climate ambition
Analysis indicates State’s greenhouse emissions approximately 5% higher than 2020
Winds of change: Unnerving times for Ireland's offshore energy investors
Key target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardy
Ireland must play its part in ending Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels
Ukraine crisis provides chance to accelerate sustainable energy transition
Price rise at the fuel pump likely in response to Ukraine crisis
Rolling turmoil in restive state set to exert ‘further pressure’ on prices as ‘events unfold’
Could Ireland be on the cusp of a biofuel revolution?
“Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all”
Wind energy: Why is Ireland not fulfilling its potential?
Onshore wind is the cheapest renewable form here but planning is ‘fragmented’
How to ensure we keep the lights on while reducing emissions
Creating resilience in our electricity system will be essential to meet growing demands and climate targets
Data centres should use zero-emissions electricity when grid faces high demand, experts say
Restrictions on high energy users necessary to avoid shortages, say MaREI researchers
Low methane target will force demanding cuts on emissions elsewhere, expert warns
Farmers willing to play part in climate action but will need Government supports, say IFA
Public support essential in achieving climate goals, conference told
Eirgrid chief says group will engage with communities on renewable plans
Report shows how Ireland can deliver ‘net-zero energy system by 2050’
UCC energy institute predicts wind will replace oil as dominant energy source
Electricity capacity predicted to rise 40% with emissions halved by 2030
UCC energy institute warns of need for agile system due to weather-dependant generation
Climate and the budget: Carbon tax hike and funding for sustainable transport
Over €220 million for retrofitting homes and €1 billion for public transport allocated
Election 2020 climate policies: From the ambitious to the vague
Carbon tax, public transport and the national herd are covered by most parties
The Irish Times view on electric vehicles: Moving slowly
Taoiseach’s suggestion that EVs be allowed to use bus lanes smacks of old, failed approach
Government’s electric vehicles plan ‘totally unrealistic’, say experts
Target to have 1 million EVs on roads by 2030 ‘near impossible to achieve’, conference told
US shale gas key to rapid rise in methane levels, TDs hear
Fracked gas has greater emissions footprint than coal, Oireachtas committee hears
Ireland only EU country with no policy towards grid-level solar
Amarenco chief says delays mean we will not meet renewable energy production target
Serious rise in Irish greenhouse gas emissions, figures show
Expert warns of fines of up to €455m in 2020 as EU targets likely to be missed
Ireland’s bill for missing climate targets set to fall
Ireland expected to benefit from falling price of carbon credits as EU peers meet targets
Johnny Sexton: Numbers game not stacking up for injured Ireland outhalf
Outhalf has completed just one match for Ireland and Leinster this season and five in the last 12 months
Mick Kearney concerned over implementation of high tackle rule
Retiring rugby team manager denies Ireland are whinging after defeat to New Zealand
State’s wealth fund holds €70m shares in polluting firms
Researchers say link with coal, oil firms conflicts with planned low carbon economy
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