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UK climate chief could quit as Tory leadership candidates waver on net zero by 2050

# Emissions

UK climate chief could quit as Tory leadership candidates waver on net zero by 2050

Jul 17th 2022, 12:56 PM 13,645 Views 5 Comments

Three of the five candidates to replace Boris Johnson have voiced hesitancy to commit Britain to climate goals.

# Climate Change

The Good Information Podcast: Climate change - are our targets even ambitious enough?

Jun 6th 2022, 4:34 PM 3,402 Views 2 Comments

It’s the issue of our time, and we almost certainly aren’t doing enough.

# cop26 - Last year 2021

Debunked: No, this photo doesn't show a COP26 electric bus being towed by a diesel truck

# Factcheck

Debunked: No, this photo doesn't show a COP26 electric bus being towed by a diesel truck

Nov 17th 2021, 12:05 AM 30,440 Views 0 Comments

The photo was shared widely online as proof that electric buses at COP26 were not reliable.
However, the bus in the photograph is actually a hydrogen fuel bus and was never used in Glasgow, writes Brianna Parkins

# Cop26

Greta Thunberg calls COP26 deal 'vague' as Johnson says summit ‘tipping point’ for end of coal

Nov 15th 2021, 10:43 PM 10,588 Views 35 Comments

The COP26 summit ended at the weekend after weeks of negotiations.

People under 60 likely to face ‘less liveable’ world, Mary Robinson says

# Climate

People under 60 likely to face ‘less liveable’ world, Mary Robinson says

Updated Nov 15th 2021, 10:21 AM 27,348 Views 30 Comments

She said millions of people will be forced to leave their homes because of climate change.

Weathering the storm: Where does Ireland go from here on climate change?

# The Good Info Project

Weathering the storm: Where does Ireland go from here on climate change?

Nov 14th 2021, 7:00 PM 12,602 Views 22 Comments

We’ve spent the last six weeks diving into the climate crisis at The Good Information Project.

'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 7,866 Views 19 Comments

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

'Our fragile planet is hanging by a thread': COP26 deal agreed by global leaders

# Glasgow Climate Pact

'Our fragile planet is hanging by a thread': COP26 deal agreed by global leaders

Nov 13th 2021, 7:56 PM 24,783 Views 38 Comments

Negotiations ran into overtime at the summit with some last-minute changes to the final deal.

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 13,782 Views 41 Comments

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

# Cop26

'We must not fail': Negotiations continue at COP26 as scheduled deadline nears

Nov 12th 2021, 3:48 PM 3,759 Views 7 Comments

Negotiations have run overtime at previous COP summits.

Climate activists deflate tyres of ‘luxury’ cars in Glasgow protest

# Cop26

Climate activists deflate tyres of ‘luxury’ cars in Glasgow protest

Nov 12th 2021, 10:30 AM 20,007 Views 52 Comments

Around 60 cars in the west end of Glasgow were targeted.

New draft of COP26 deal weakens language on fossil fuel phaseout

# Climate Change

New draft of COP26 deal weakens language on fossil fuel phaseout

Updated Nov 12th 2021, 8:35 AM 7,114 Views 16 Comments

“The world is watching us,” COP26 President Alok Sharma told delegates.

UN chief says climate pledges 'hollow' without phase out of fossil fuels

# Climate Change

UN chief says climate pledges 'hollow' without phase out of fossil fuels

Nov 11th 2021, 6:55 PM 4,443 Views 8 Comments

The negotiations at COP26 in Glasgow are nearing their end.

Ireland joins group of countries working to phase out oil and gas exploration

# Cop26

Ireland joins group of countries working to phase out oil and gas exploration

Nov 11th 2021, 12:44 PM 8,493 Views 26 Comments

Several other countries have signed up to join this new alliance.

# 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.

Mary Robinson says some world leaders failing to hit 'crisis mode' over climate change

# Cop26

Mary Robinson says some world leaders failing to hit 'crisis mode' over climate change

Nov 10th 2021, 10:28 PM 15,232 Views 29 Comments

The former president took aim at Australia, Saudi Arabia and others in an emotional interview today.

China and US unveil surprise climate pact at COP26 summit

# Climate Change

China and US unveil surprise climate pact at COP26 summit

Nov 10th 2021, 9:40 PM 13,150 Views 11 Comments

Last week US President Joe Biden criticised the decision of China’s President Xi Jinping not to attend the Glasgow summit.

Ryan announces €60m in funding for community climate projects

# Environment

Ryan announces €60m in funding for community climate projects

Nov 10th 2021, 8:52 PM 12,710 Views 31 Comments

Ryan also announced the launch of a new National Dialogue on Climate Action

# Cop26

COP26 draft cover deal 'good' but needs to be 'strengthened', Eamon Ryan says

Nov 10th 2021, 3:59 PM 6,611 Views 11 Comments

A draft version of a potential agreement for the UN climate summit was released this morning.

# Climate

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

Nov 10th 2021, 8:11 AM 4,707 Views 8 Comments

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

'This COP cannot save the world': Will this year's UN climate summit have a dramatic outcome?

# CLIMATE CRISIS

'This COP cannot save the world': Will this year's UN climate summit have a dramatic outcome?

Nov 9th 2021, 7:30 PM 7,715 Views 11 Comments

Any deals or agreements reached at COP26 will be very technical and require a lot of scrutiny, experts say.

# Climate

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

Nov 9th 2021, 6:46 AM 5,048 Views 1 Comment

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

Obama says world 'falling short' on climate change as Ryan says Ireland 'willing to step up'

# Cop26

Obama says world 'falling short' on climate change as Ryan says Ireland 'willing to step up'

Nov 8th 2021, 9:59 PM 18,724 Views 46 Comments

Here’s what happened at the UN climate summit in Glasgow today.

# Covid-19

Eamon Ryan has said he took a second Covid-19 test because the first was 'inconclusive'

Nov 8th 2021, 6:52 PM 45,013 Views 60 Comments

A spokesperson said that the HSE had recommended a second test and that has returned a negative result.

# Climate

Countries must deliver on climate pledges, says COP26 president Alok Sharma

Nov 8th 2021, 8:02 AM 4,193 Views 1 Comment

The UN climate talks are entering their second week.

# Eamon Ryan

Eamon Ryan will travel to Cop26 after second test gives negative Covid-19 result

Nov 7th 2021, 1:17 PM 52,639 Views 116 Comments

Minister Ryan had received news of a positive Covid-19 test on Saturday.

Opinion: The world should not fall into its old ableist habits as Covid re-openings continue

# Ableism

Opinion: The world should not fall into its old ableist habits as Covid re-openings continue

Nov 7th 2021, 8:30 AM 11,989 Views 9 Comments

Matt McCann says despite the challenges of Covid, some welcome changes have come for those with disabilities and those changes should not be lost.

One week down, one to go: what exactly has been done so far at COP26?

# CLIMATE CRISIS

One week down, one to go: what exactly has been done so far at COP26?

Nov 7th 2021, 7:30 AM 6,402 Views 13 Comments

Greta Thunberg said on Friday: “It is not a secret that COP26 is a failure.” Is she right?

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19

# Cop26

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19

Nov 6th 2021, 7:27 PM 50,550 Views 69 Comments

Minister Ryan was supposed to travel to Glasgow tomorrow for the COP26 climate summit.

Huge crowds of protesters take to the streets to call for climate action

# Climate Change Protests

Huge crowds of protesters take to the streets to call for climate action

Nov 6th 2021, 5:24 PM 27,060 Views 64 Comments

Marches have taken place in Dublin, Belfast and Glasgow and locations across the globe.

Analysis: The argument that Ireland is too small to take climate action doesn’t hold up

# Green Jersey

Analysis: The argument that Ireland is too small to take climate action doesn’t hold up

Nov 6th 2021, 1:00 PM 16,175 Views 58 Comments

Despite our small size, we have a significant carbon footprint in global rankings

# Cop26

Poll: Have you been following the proceedings at Cop26?

Nov 6th 2021, 9:33 AM 24,718 Views 51 Comments

Cop26 is a two-week long summit on climate change.

Greta Thunberg brands COP26 'a failure' as thousands of young people protest in Glasgow

# Climate Change

Greta Thunberg brands COP26 'a failure' as thousands of young people protest in Glasgow

Updated Nov 5th 2021, 4:30 PM 43,005 Views 192 Comments

At least 8,000 people, including Irish activists, took part in the march.

# Cop26

Youth activists to march through Glasgow demanding climate action at COP26

Nov 5th 2021, 8:16 AM 8,622 Views 30 Comments

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

More than 20 countries and institutions promise to end overseas fossil fuel finance

# In The Ground

More than 20 countries and institutions promise to end overseas fossil fuel finance

Updated Nov 4th 2021, 12:49 PM 8,691 Views 19 Comments

The US, the UK, New Zealand and other countries around the world have signed up to the pledge, though Ireland has not.

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 4 Comments

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

Much-awaited Climate Action Plan finalised by Cabinet sub-committee

# Doing Your Bit

Much-awaited Climate Action Plan finalised by Cabinet sub-committee

Updated Nov 3rd 2021, 10:23 PM 13,982 Views 26 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that all sectors of the economy will have to contribute to reducing emissions.

COP26: Finance takes centre stage on day three of climate conference

# Finance Day

COP26: Finance takes centre stage on day three of climate conference

Nov 3rd 2021, 9:21 AM 6,951 Views 5 Comments

450 financial firms will commit to align over $130 trillion worth of assets with a net zero target by 2050.

Opinion: Can ethical investing really help in the fight against climate change?

# Pensions For Planet

Opinion: Can ethical investing really help in the fight against climate change?

Nov 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM 6,488 Views 6 Comments

Pensions expert Ralph Benson looks at the rise of ethical investing and how it can benefit the planet.

'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 17,012 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."

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