# Climate

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# Biodiversity

Rewilding row: Green minister warns of ‘horrible conservative scaremongering’ on EU nature law

Ossian Smyth said he was ‘not happy’ that Fine Gael’s EU party, the EPP had walked out of talks on the issue.

12.3k

Thu 5:16 PM

# CSO

Agriculture accounted for almost 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020

That’s according to new figures released in the Central Statistics Office.

8.7k

Wed 5:45 PM

# Rewetting

Fine Gael's EU party pulls out of talks on high-profile nature law

The proposed law, which would set targets for restoring nature, has been the subject of controversy in Europe and in Ireland.

8.4k

Wed 4:05 PM

# Flying

'I don't think Cork-Dublin flights will return' - Ryanair boss

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has said he does not believe short-haul flights in Ireland are unacceptable from a climate perspective.

19.6k

Wed 12:47 PM

# Wildfires

EU doubles firefighting aircraft fleet ahead of hot and dry summer

The aircraft are stationed in 10 member states while over 400 firefighters will be pre-positioned in Greece, France and Portugal.

7.2k

Mon 12:13 PM

Last month

May 2023

# Switzerland

Geneva airport briefly closed as climate activists stage protest against private jet fair

Seven flights were diverted and others were delayed.

7.5k

May 23rd 2023, 5:10 PM

# just stop oil

Climate change protesters delay Shell AGM for over an hour trying to storm stage

The annual meeting was delayed more than an hour as protesters shouted, sang and chanted.

4.5k

May 23rd 2023, 2:46 PM

# Nature

Degraded land in Dublin mountains to be restored under new biodiversity project

The project is seeking to restore land and improve biodiversity across 2,000 hectares around the Glenasmole Valley.

16.2k

May 22nd 2023, 7:38 PM

# Rome

Climate activists turn Rome's Trevi Fountain black

Activists from the anti-climate change organisation Last Generation climbed into the landmark fountain and poured a vegetable-based carbon liquid into it.

21.1k

May 21st 2023, 4:11 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Green MEPs 'very' concerned by opposition to plan for restoring nature and rewetting Irish bogs

A report by

Lauren Boland

Two Green MEPs from Ireland and Germany gave an in-depth interview to The Journal on the proposed Nature Restoration Law.

19.2k

May 20th 2023, 12:05 AM

# grounded

People Before Profit propose ban on private jets in Irish airspace

The proposed legislation is aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from aviation.

15.5k

May 18th 2023, 2:14 PM

# Gridlock

'If everyone drives, no one gets anywhere quickly', says Minister for Transport

Minister Eamon Ryan has said that switching to electric vehicles will help reach climate targets but will not be enough to solve congestion problems.

23.3k

May 17th 2023, 5:40 PM

# heating up

Hottest year of modern records highly likely to come in next five years - report

Average temperature increase may temporarily break the important 1.5 degree threshold by 2027.

8.7k

May 17th 2023, 12:23 PM

# Climate

Disposable cups to be axed from public sector canteens under new climate action mandate

The installation of heating systems that use fossil fuels in new buildings will also cease after this year under the mandate.

22.6k

Updated

May 16th 2023, 3:41 PM

# Plan Ahead

Underfunded planning system puts climate action at risk, Government warned

The Climate Change Advisory Council has written to the coalition leaders to highlight specific issues with the planning system.

3.7k

May 9th 2023, 2:56 PM

# Temperature Check

Get The Journal's monthly climate newsletter delivered to your inbox

It’s the biggest story of our time.

6.6k

Updated

May 5th 2023, 1:05 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Automatic pension scheme should not invest in fossil fuels, Government told

A report by

Lauren Boland

A new auto-enrolment pension scheme for workers has undergone scrutiny as the government prepares to put forward legislation.

A newly published report advises that investment funds in the scheme should not be allowed to invest in fossil fuels.

It also recommends that a minimum percentage of the funds should be invested in renewable energy development.

8.5k

May 4th 2023, 12:05 AM

April

April 2023

# looking ahead

Ireland has finally released its 30-year climate plan - here's what it says

The long-term climate strategy has been published today three years after an EU deadline.

21.8k

Apr 28th 2023, 5:48 PM

# Fossil Fuels

Oil giant BP faces shareholder backlash over U-turn on climate promises

Several big pension investment funds are pushing back on BP’s decision to scale down its climate goals.

8.6k

Apr 27th 2023, 3:38 PM

# Clean Air Act

Ireland's first clean air strategy to target pollution for sake of health and environment

The government has published a plan to significantly improve Ireland’s air quality.

3.9k

Apr 26th 2023, 3:14 PM

# Fire lit

Government to send long-term climate strategy to EU this week - three years late

EU countries were told in 2018 to submit a 30-year strategy on climate action by 1 January 2020.

6.5k

Apr 25th 2023, 8:16 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

North Sea Summit: Ireland and UK need to cooperate on offshore wind energy, says Eamon Ryan

A report by

Lauren Boland

Nine countries have agreed to ramp up capacity for harnessing offshore wind to generate power.

16.7k

Updated

Apr 24th 2023, 7:54 PM

# Germany

Climate activists glue themselves to roads bringing traffic to a halt in Berlin

This morning there were more than 30 road blocks across the city, according to reports.

20.6k

Updated

Apr 24th 2023, 4:07 PM

Voices

Analysis: Can Ireland tackle climate change without a credible medium or long-term plan?

Assistant Professor in climate law, Dr Orla Kelleher looks at Ireland’s record on climate and finds we’re coming up short.

9.9k

Apr 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM

# Nature

Children's assembly on biodiversity calls on Ireland to 'treat the Earth like family'

Young people aged seven to 17 have created nearly 60 recommendations on protecting and restoring Ireland’s biodiversity.

6.1k

Apr 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM

# Global Warming

Climate change: The last eight years were the hottest in modern records

The World Meteorological Organisation has released its State of the Global Climate report for 2022 – and the forecast is stark.

7.1k

Apr 21st 2023, 12:40 PM

Voices

John Gibbons: Biden may not be perfect on climate but he's our best hope

The environmental journalist and campaigner takes stock after Joe Biden’s visit and looks at the US president’s record on climate.

5.8k

Apr 18th 2023, 7:00 PM

# fit for 55

EU approves €86 billion plan to help people impacted by climate transition

The EU Parliament passed a series of votes on climate legislation today that have been long in the works.

4.9k

Apr 18th 2023, 12:54 PM

# district heating

Should we use data centres to heat our homes - or is it greenwashing?

The waste heat from data centres can be used for climate-friendly heating systems – but data centres are major energy consumers.

23.8k

Apr 15th 2023, 8:00 PM

# wind energy ireland

Govt must invest in ports in order to build offshore wind energy projects, report finds

Belfast is currently the only port on the island of Ireland that is capable of constructing offshore wind farms.

9.3k

Apr 13th 2023, 8:13 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should private jet flights be banned by law in Ireland?

We all love our private jets, but do we have a responsibility to the climate?

24.4k

Apr 4th 2023, 10:32 AM

March

March 2023

# Climate

UN adopts ‘historic’ resolution on legal obligations to fight climate change

The resolution now goes to the International Court of Justice to clarify climate obligations and then begin proceedings.

6.6k

Mar 29th 2023, 10:54 PM

# Three Year Delay

Environment charity brings judicial review over stalled long-term climate strategy

The EU opened infringement proceedings against Ireland last year over its failure to produce a 30-year strategy for climate action.

4.7k

Mar 28th 2023, 3:42 PM

# wir leben autos

EU moves closer to banning new fossil-fuel cars after striking deal with Germany

Germany, one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, had previously vetoed the ban.

12.8k

Mar 27th 2023, 2:58 PM

# climate inaction

World’s climate plans won’t keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees - major UN report

Humanity can still prevent the worst-case climate scenarios – but we need to act now, the IPCC has confirmed.

24.0k

Updated

Mar 20th 2023, 3:51 PM

# No Excuses

'Climate needs to be at the heart of all decision-making' - Irish expert

A new climate report has shown that countries’ current plans aren’t enough to reach international targets.

7.0k

Mar 20th 2023, 3:34 PM

# whitewash

Owner of Zara and Bershka reports €4.1 billion net profit despite fast fashion scrutiny

Retail giants are under growing pressure for their role in the climate crisis and workers’ rights abuses.

15.6k

Mar 15th 2023, 2:18 PM

# energy poverty

Energy credits should not have included richest households, climate NGO says

A new report by Friends of the Earth has made 49 recommendations to government about how to tackle energy poverty.

12.7k

Mar 15th 2023, 10:49 AM

# climate action

MEPs vote for Europe to decarbonise buildings and help nature to trap carbon

EU politicians backed new policies for buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

9.3k

Mar 14th 2023, 12:30 PM