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Thursday 22 October 2020
The 30-year programme commits to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Thunberg started her solo protests outside Sweden’s parliament in Stockholm on 20 August 2018.
At least 35 people have died as wildfires blaze in the western states of California, Oregon and Washington.
The five-year plan aims to “place Ireland at the vanguard of EU efforts”.
Extinction Rebellion and Animal Rebellion marked the third of 10 days of disruption in the city.
We examine the key roadblocks that have limited small-scale solar power and if enough is now being done to hit impending EU targets.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.
The teenager hopes coronavirus will open up the discussion about deaths caused by climate change.
No compulsory redundancies are expected, as workers will be retrained to work in bog rehabilitation
Aviation emissions from flights within the European Economic Area to Ireland rose by 2.8%.
Thunberg was the headline speaker at the Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate on College Green, Bristol.
Brendan O’ Brien says it’s a hypothetical idea but would force solutions to be found.
Extinction Rebellion cited the college’s ‘ties with fossil fuel companies’ in its reasoning.
The documentary will be aired at 9.30pm on TG4 tonight.
The party launched its climate action manifesto in Dublin today.
Canvassers said they were not recommending any particular political party on doorsteps.
President Donald Trump left the Swiss resort expressing regret he didn’t meet Thunberg.
The comments come on the same day Fine Gael launched its agriculture plans ahead of the upcoming election.
The tax will be paid into the government’s Climate Action Fund every year.
The minister said grants and subsidies will be removed ‘in due course’ for motorists buying electric vehicles.
The government will also examine expanding the range of items allowed in the green bin and banning bulky waste from landfill.
The amount of electricity generated from renewable sources must rise from 30% to 70% by 2030.
Richard Bruton is set to tell a climate summit that Ireland will play its part in dealing with climate change.
Bruton’s is travelling to the COP25 climate summit in Madrid today.
One of the options outlined in the consultation open from today is to encourage a wider use of green leases.
Research found that climate science was generally not contested in Irish reporting.
The government will have to pay out additional funds next year.
How Bord na Mona and ESB workers are treated is a major test for policymakers, says Ictu.
Patricia Devlin (73) is taking on the four-day strike in hopes of meeting Environment Minister Richard Bruton.
The motion called for a review to establish the “independent facts” about the possible health impact of 5G rollout.
More than 150 young people between the ages of 10 and 17 discussed climate issues facing Ireland in the Dáil yesterday.
Ireland will be aiming to generate 70% of its electricity through renewable methods, Minister Bruton said.
Investing in nature holds countless benefits, says Professor Kevin O’Connor.
Engaging the political system will be more powerful than lifestyle changes, says Dr Cara Augustenborg.
And importantly, how you can protect some of them.
The journalist has spearheaded a programme on Ireland’s climate crisis to be aired on RTÉ1 this Tuesday.
It comes following the refusal of planning permission sought through An Bord Pleanála.
It follows a ban on protests in Trafalgar Square during two weeks of demonstrations in October.
Varadkar said one of the benefits to climate change is warmer winters.
Minister Richard Bruton said he has met with all supermarket chains about reducing their waste.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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