Government ‘scrapes a B- grade’ in climate action report card
Friends of the Earth report card concludes ‘programme for Government commitments were not strong enough in first place’
Climate Committee
‘Wild west’ privatised waste collection has failed householders, Oireachtas committee told
Trades unions Forsa and Siptu say sector is poorly regulated with considerable environmental costs resulting in ‘quasi market’
‘Car bloat’ is driving climate change and making roads less safe
At a time of climate crisis: Time to tackle autobesity, the phenomena whereby cars are heavier and consequently use more fuel
Don’t be distracted by data centres. Here’s the real reason we’re missing our climate targets
Electricity represents less than 20% of our energy usage, transport and heating more than 80%
Public may be asked take one car journey less per week in second phase of proposed strategy
Ministers discuss plan to ensure public not alienated by drive to reduce car use
Government to slash electric car subsidy by 30%
Changes are 'in line with similar policies in Europe' as focus shifts to infrastructure
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
Record wind power generated in Ireland over stormy weekend
More than 85% of Irish electricity demand covered by wind power at one point
Gas-fired power stations needed for stable power grid – Climate Council
Stations a short-term fix for technology gap while use of renewable energy is scaled up
Reuse, repair, recycle: ‘Circular economy’ legislation set to have huge impact
Everything will have to change utterly if Ireland is to deal with its waste crisis
Ryan says only Government amendments will be accepted before final approval of Climate Bill
Climate Case Ireland says Bill needs binding commitment to remaining below a 1.5-degree increase in global average temperature
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s environmental performance: the need for bolder action
A new model for Irish agriculture – based on the understanding that farming has to change – is now required
An Taisce accuses agriculture sector of ‘flawed’ climate position on carbon leakage
Environmental body criticised by committee over attitude towards rural economy
Legislators must act urgently to stem biodiversity loss, committee told
Investing in nature ‘doesn’t cost the earth, but it gives us and the Earth a chance’
Power grid needs to be changed to handle renewable energy, say wind developers
Public and political support needed to deliver the infrastructure, climate committee told
What happens next on Climate Bill in build-up to Ireland’s first carbon budget?
Government has approved the appointment of three new members to the Climate Change Advisory Council
Climate Bill signals intent but gaps remain on how to halve emissions by 2030
The Government will decide how to apply carbon budgets across relevant sectors, and what each sector will contribute in a five-year period
Focus on low-density development must change, climate committee hears
Policy on emissions providing ‘aspirin when patient needs triple heart bypass’
Revised Climate Bill to ban oil and gas extraction goes before Cabinet
Move will end fossil fuel prospecting and the future development of oil and gas fields
All-party group calls for ban on fracked gas and mandatory methane target
Report includes 78 recommendations on ‘significantly strengthening’ Climate Bill
Using nature to capture carbon must be recognised fully in Climate Bill - committee told
Technology to capture CO2 also has role to play, says energy expert
Climate advisory body risks being overloaded by proposed Bill
Overly presciptive legislation will not serve country well seeking carbon neutrality – Prof
Climate Bill a ‘significant milestone’ but firmer requirements needed, environment groups warn
New Bill sets course for ‘faster and fairer climate action’
Legislation to impose strict carbon-emission limits to be in place by Christmas
Bill will have far-reaching consequences on operation of every aspect of Irish economy
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