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Friday 30 July 2021
Campaigners worry about what the late changes will mean for Ireland’s carbon budgets.
The People Before Profit TD says Ireland’s society and climate will not gain anything from data centres.
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action has published a report on halving emissions in the transport sector by 2030.
The plan was unveiled at the launch of Waterford’s new investment brand identity.
The pleadings, which began today, are due to last until 26 March.
Last year Ireland became the second country in the world to declare a climate emergency.
The lobbying effort saw people voice their concerns with more than 90 Dáil deputies.
Met Éireann says Ireland’s weather so far this year indicates “further evidence of climate change”.
The Environmental Protection Agency today launched its State of the Environment report.
Environment and Climate Minister Eamon Ryan described the funding as a “major milestone”.
MEP Grace O’Sullivan gives a broad welcome to Ireland’s Climate Action Bill and the EU’s Climate Law, both on the table this week.
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.
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.
IT’S THE BANK Holiday weekend, isn’t that great?
Here’s hoping the weather picks up.
With August on the horizon, many will be planning a trip out of their towns and cities to greener pastures.
As we head into a three-day weekend, we want to know…
Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Rain
Max: 19 °C
Min: 12 °C
Mostly cloudy with a brief shower or two
Max: 19 °C
Min: 9 °C
Intervals of clouds and sunshine
Max: 18 °C
Min: 9 °C
