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# climate targets

This month
July 2024
Ireland's greenhouse gases fell to their lowest level since 1990 last year
The EPA has stressed that Ireland is still falling far short of the change needed to meet EU and self-imposed targets.
This year
2024
Ireland to fall 'well short' of both national and EU emissions reduction targets
The country is projected to achieve a reduction of up to 29% in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to the target of 51%.
Emissions from electricity usage down 21% last year
Last year
2023
Opinion: We can't roll our eyes at oil states at COP while missing our own climate targets
Sadhbh O' Neill
Global warming limit of 1.5C still possible thanks to clean energy surge, but path 'has narrowed'
'I would worry for the British people': Ryan on Sunak pushing out date on ban on new petrol car sales
Climate activists hold demonstration in Dublin ahead of UN sustainability talks
Opinion: If proper funding is provided, farmers can recover from the nitrates derogation blow
Dr Catherine Conlon
Ukraine says G20 statement on Russian war 'nothing to be proud of'
Farmer: Irish farming is connected with nature - we are not the enemy
Vincent Roddy
Data centres consumed 31% more electricity last year compared to 2021
Analysis: Can Ireland tackle climate change without a credible medium or long-term plan?
Dr Orla Kelleher
All time
Opinion: Climate transition must happen - it's up to us whether by design or by disaster
Ali Sheridan