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# climate-action - Tuesday 26 July, 2022

Government leaders fail to reach agreement on agriculture emissions reduction targets

# Climate Action

Government leaders fail to reach agreement on agriculture emissions reduction targets

Updated Jul 26th 2022, 8:14 PM 23,584 Views 63 Comments

Negotiations are set to continue tonight and tomorrow morning.

# climate-action - Wednesday 6 July, 2022

EU Parliament votes down objection to divisive 'sustainable' label for nuclear and gas

# Energy

EU Parliament votes down objection to divisive 'sustainable' label for nuclear and gas

Jul 6th 2022, 12:03 PM 11,552 Views 31 Comments

Ireland’s two Fianna Fáil MEPs took opposite sides of the debate.

# climate-action - Thursday 9 June, 2022

Department of Environment reports worst progress on Climate Action Plan of any department

# Hot Water

Department of Environment reports worst progress on Climate Action Plan of any department

Jun 9th 2022, 2:54 PM 11,457 Views 10 Comments

Only 59% of climate measures that were due to be completed by March were delivered.

# climate-action - Monday 4 April, 2022

How can citizens take climate action? Avoid long-haul flights and eat less meat, UN experts say

# CLIMATE CRISIS

How can citizens take climate action? Avoid long-haul flights and eat less meat, UN experts say

Apr 4th 2022, 10:28 PM 21,752 Views 44 Comments

“Avoid, shift, improve” are ways individuals can curb climate emissions, a landmark UN report said.

# climate-action - Saturday 19 March, 2022

# Climate Action

Climate Action Delivery Board scraps requirement for itself to report to Government every quarter

Updated Mar 19th 2022, 1:20 PM 16,782 Views 17 Comments

The Board is also no longer required to present an annual progress report to Government.

# climate-action - Tuesday 8 February, 2022

Government announces plans for grants to cover up to 50% of cost for deep home retrofit

# Retrofitting

Government announces plans for grants to cover up to 50% of cost for deep home retrofit

Updated Feb 8th 2022, 6:45 PM 78,014 Views 115 Comments

Up to 50% of deep retrofitting costs will be covered under the new grant scheme.
Grants of as much as around €25,000 will be offered for private homes to cover half the costs of a deep retrofit.

# climate-action - Tuesday 25 January, 2022

Clear climate information can strongly affect support for action, Irish study finds

# Climate Action

Clear climate information can strongly affect support for action, Irish study finds

Updated Jan 25th 2022, 1:21 PM 13,256 Views 23 Comments

A new Irish study has investigated the public's understanding of climate change and how it affects support for action, Lauren Boland reports.
People who are provided with information about climate change and its causes are more likely to be in favour of measures to tackle it.
But we tend to underestimate the benefits of high-impact actions, such as eating less meat, and overestimate low-impact actions like recycling.

# climate-action - Friday 7 January, 2022

At least five Irish MEPs to oppose contentious 'green' label for gas and nuclear power

# Climate

At least five Irish MEPs to oppose contentious 'green' label for gas and nuclear power

Updated Jan 7th 2022, 3:10 PM 26,940 Views 54 Comments

Five Irish MEPs will oppose a controversial green label for natural gas and nuclear power, with others still to decide, Lauren Boland reports.
The European Commission proposal would classify gas and nuclear as sustainable investments, which has sparked backlash from anti-nuclear countries.
Ireland's Department of Finance and the Department of the Environment are now considering the draft text.

# climate-action - Wednesday 15 December, 2021

Ireland missed its overall renewable energy target for 2020

# Targets

Ireland missed its overall renewable energy target for 2020

Dec 15th 2021, 4:56 PM 11,879 Views 19 Comments

Ireland’s overall share of renewable energy in 2020 was 13.5% and the target was 16%.

# climate-action - Wednesday 8 December, 2021

'Critical gaps' between government's climate plans and what it's actually doing - report

# Actions And Words

'Critical gaps' between government's climate plans and what it's actually doing - report

Updated Dec 8th 2021, 4:38 PM 13,746 Views 18 Comments

The Climate Change Advisory Council is concerned about missed targets and delayed measures inhibiting efforts to fight the climate crisis.

# climate-action - Sunday 28 November, 2021

Poll: Would you get solar panels for your home?

# Your Say

Poll: Would you get solar panels for your home?

Nov 28th 2021, 10:54 AM 72,057 Views 140 Comments

Solar panels can be used to generate electricity or hot water.

# climate-action - Saturday 27 November, 2021

Climate action benefits are not just environmental, says Ryan

# Climate Change

Climate action benefits are not just environmental, says Ryan

Nov 27th 2021, 6:13 PM 14,006 Views 51 Comments

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan spoke at the party’s national convention this evening.

# climate-action - Monday 15 November, 2021

74% of young car owners plan to cut down on trips or switch to electric, poll finds

# Climate Action

74% of young car owners plan to cut down on trips or switch to electric, poll finds

Nov 15th 2021, 6:30 AM 14,415 Views 38 Comments

However, 32% of car owners overall do not plan on making any change to the number of journeys they take.

# climate-action - Sunday 14 November, 2021

'It's not nearly enough': Some positives to COP26 deal, but experts say much more is needed

# CLIMATE CRISIS

'It's not nearly enough': Some positives to COP26 deal, but experts say much more is needed

Nov 14th 2021, 4:49 PM 7,822 Views 19 Comments

The reaction to the Glasgow Climate Pact has been mixed across the world.

# climate-action - Saturday 13 November, 2021

Ryan says Europe faces 'critical moment' as COP26 negotiations continue

# Climate

Ryan says Europe faces 'critical moment' as COP26 negotiations continue

Updated Nov 13th 2021, 3:25 PM 13,771 Views 39 Comments

Negotiations at the Glasgow summit have continued into the weekend with deliberations over specific points.

# climate-action - Thursday 11 November, 2021

Poll: Should Ireland suspend building roads for the climate?

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland suspend building roads for the climate?

Nov 11th 2021, 8:04 AM 31,614 Views 95 Comments

Wales has temporarily stopped building new roads, pending a review of projects as part of climate measures.

# Climate

World leaders urged to help negotiators in push for climate deal as COP26 enters final 48 hours

Updated Nov 11th 2021, 7:14 AM 3,633 Views 11 Comments

The conference has entered the last 48 hours of scheduled talks – but could overrun.
Yesterday, the UK COP presidency published a first draft of a deal that could be struck in Glasgow.
Eamon Ryan said yesterday the draft deal is "good" but needs more elements added to it.

# climate-action - Wednesday 10 November, 2021

# Climate

Draft COP26 pact calls for countries to strengthen climate action in 2022

Nov 10th 2021, 8:11 AM 4,688 Views 5 Comments

The draft ‘cover decision’ has been published by the UK COP26 Presidency.

# climate-action - Tuesday 9 November, 2021

Coillte decides not to sell forest lands in Wicklow after 'people power wins out'

# Killegar

Coillte decides not to sell forest lands in Wicklow after 'people power wins out'

Nov 9th 2021, 5:34 PM 38,463 Views 25 Comments

The 39 acres were listed as ‘agricultural land’ for €250,000.

# Climate

Negotiations continue at COP26 as focus turns to women’s role in climate fight

Nov 9th 2021, 6:46 AM 5,028 Views 1 Comment

Ministers are also set to speak on their countries’ approach to tackling crisis.

# climate-action - Friday 5 November, 2021

# Cop26

Youth activists to march through Glasgow demanding climate action at COP26

Nov 5th 2021, 8:16 AM 8,617 Views 30 Comments

Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate to join protesters on the streets.

# climate-action - Thursday 4 November, 2021

Government's much-awaited climate action plan will be published today

# Climate Change

Government's much-awaited climate action plan will be published today

Nov 4th 2021, 8:33 AM 13,164 Views 59 Comments

The three coalition leaders are expected to officially unveil the document later today.

Five people arrested as hundreds of activists march in COP26 protests

# Glasgow

Five people arrested as hundreds of activists march in COP26 protests

Nov 4th 2021, 6:44 AM 9,283 Views 3 Comments

Two of the arrests took place after a number of officers were sprayed with paint.

# climate-action - Tuesday 2 November, 2021

‘A cold lesson for farmers’: Panelists say agriculture must lower emissions but sector needs support

# Climate Action

‘A cold lesson for farmers’: Panelists say agriculture must lower emissions but sector needs support

Nov 2nd 2021, 9:16 PM 14,055 Views 31 Comments

The Journal hosted a panel in Athlone this evening to discuss COP26 and Ireland’s role in climate action.

'Every second of delay makes our task that bit bigger': Taoiseach delivers Irish COP26 address

# Climate Change

'Every second of delay makes our task that bit bigger': Taoiseach delivers Irish COP26 address

Updated Nov 2nd 2021, 7:00 PM 16,972 Views 51 Comments

The Taoiseach said that the world is already seeing the "serious impacts" of climate change.
Micheál Martin delivered Ireland's national statement from the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
He added: "If we act decisively now, we will offer humanity the most valuable prize of all – a liveable planet."

Dáil hears there are 'no proposals' to cull cattle as 80 countries sign pledge to cut methane

# Emissions

Dáil hears there are 'no proposals' to cull cattle as 80 countries sign pledge to cut methane

Updated Nov 2nd 2021, 4:59 PM 19,234 Views 59 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the COP26 summit this afternoon.
He said earlier that he size of the country’s cattle population should “remain stable”.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said a reduction in average slaughter age from 27 months to 24 months would help reduce emissions.

# Deforestation

COP26: World leaders sign up to multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030

Updated Nov 2nd 2021, 11:15 AM 12,190 Views 27 Comments

The pledge is endorsed by more than 100 leaders representing over 85% of the world’s forests.

# climate-action - Monday 1 November, 2021

'Cautiously optimistic': Are Irish people going to COP26 feeling hopeful about the summit?

# CLIMATE CRISIS

'Cautiously optimistic': Are Irish people going to COP26 feeling hopeful about the summit?

Nov 1st 2021, 9:26 PM 9,685 Views 11 Comments

We asked some of the Irish people heading to Glasgow: Are you feeling hopeful going into COP26?

# climate-action - Tuesday 26 October, 2021

Eamon Ryan says carbon budget a 'significant milestone' in efforts to tackle climate change

# Climate Action

Eamon Ryan says carbon budget a 'significant milestone' in efforts to tackle climate change

Oct 26th 2021, 6:30 AM 17,723 Views 107 Comments

The first proposed carbon budget was sent to the minister yesterday after long deliberations.

# climate-action - Monday 25 October, 2021

'Failing to act would have grave consequences': Proposed carbon budget charts new climate path

# Climate Action

'Failing to act would have grave consequences': Proposed carbon budget charts new climate path

Oct 25th 2021, 5:51 PM 29,234 Views 99 Comments

The carbon budget would see Ireland’s emissions fall by 95 million tonnes between 2021-2025 and 2026-2030.

# climate-action - Saturday 23 October, 2021

Cop26 climate deal will be harder than Paris, summit president says

# Alok Sharma

Cop26 climate deal will be harder than Paris, summit president says

Oct 23rd 2021, 12:30 PM 6,221 Views 8 Comments

The summit is due to get underway on 31 October.

# climate-action - Thursday 21 October, 2021

Taoiseach says Poland’s challenge of EU’s legal foundations went ‘too far’

# Tensions

Taoiseach says Poland’s challenge of EU’s legal foundations went ‘too far’

Updated Oct 21st 2021, 8:21 PM 21,582 Views 39 Comments

Several EU officials insisted that there would be no ganging-up against Poland.

# climate-action - Thursday 14 October, 2021

Where the crisis is 'catastrophic': How is Ireland helping countries facing climate threats?

# Means The World

Where the crisis is 'catastrophic': How is Ireland helping countries facing climate threats?

Oct 14th 2021, 8:00 PM 8,359 Views 11 Comments

“Covid has created a global awareness of the interaction of everybody together on one planet.”

# climate-action - Monday 4 October, 2021

Over 20 climate and environmental groups call on EU to ban fossil fuel advertising

# Climate Action

Over 20 climate and environmental groups call on EU to ban fossil fuel advertising

Oct 4th 2021, 3:02 PM 6,463 Views 6 Comments

More than 80 Greenpeace activists blocked the entrance to Shell’s oil refinery in the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

# climate-action - Thursday 30 September, 2021

# Fuel Costs

Carbon tax increase should be deferred due to surging fuel costs, ex-minister says

Sep 30th 2021, 5:32 PM 15,606 Views 28 Comments

Mayo TD Michael Ring said ‘we are facing into an uncertain winter’.

# climate-action - Tuesday 28 September, 2021

Greta Thunberg criticises ‘blah, blah, blah’ from world leaders on climate

# Climate Action

Greta Thunberg criticises ‘blah, blah, blah’ from world leaders on climate

Sep 28th 2021, 6:19 PM 20,245 Views 34 Comments

The Swedish environmental figurehead spoke at a meeting of youth climate activists in Milan.

# climate-action - Friday 24 September, 2021

Micheál Martin says he supports school pupils across the country striking for climate action

# Fridays For Future

Micheál Martin says he supports school pupils across the country striking for climate action

Updated Sep 24th 2021, 7:30 PM 26,056 Views 120 Comments

Protests have taken place in Cork, Dublin and Galway.

# climate-action - Tuesday 14 September, 2021

Future 'wars over water and food if we do not act now' on climate crisis, EU parliament hears

# Climate Action

Future 'wars over water and food if we do not act now' on climate crisis, EU parliament hears

Sep 14th 2021, 1:55 PM 13,096 Views 21 Comments

A climate report has said the scale of recent changes to the climate system are “unprecedented” over hundreds and thousands of years.

# climate-action - Monday 13 September, 2021

New climate action plan to be published in October

# Targets

New climate action plan to be published in October

Sep 13th 2021, 3:30 PM 9,839 Views 51 Comments

The plan will set out how the government intends to lower Ireland’s emissions and reach other climate goals.

# climate-action - Saturday 14 August, 2021

'A new set of solutions': What measures can Ireland take to limit global warming this century?

# Warmed Up

'A new set of solutions': What measures can Ireland take to limit global warming this century?

Aug 14th 2021, 12:05 AM 37,419 Views 97 Comments

Governments, industries and households all have a role in achieving climate goals, Lauren Boland reports.
A major new UN report this week found lowering emissions is the key to stop temperatures rising.
"Use your vote. Vote with your wallet. Use your influence," one expert says.