Higher climate targets would have ‘fundamental societal impact’
January 24th, 2019
Any decision obliging the State to ramp up emissions targets under a revised climate plan would have a fundamental impact on Irish...
State’s inability to limit emissions a ‘breach of right to life’
January 23rd, 2019
The State’s inability to halt Ireland’s rising emissions is a clear breach of the constitutional right to life, bodily integrity and a...
‘Extraordinary’ emissions cuts needed to have chance of hitting targets
January 23rd, 2019
The State will need to achieve the “most extraordinary” emissions reductions to stand a chance of meeting our upcoming climate targets, the...
Icelandic move to limit fossil fuel exploration ‘inspired’ by Irish Bill
January 23rd, 2019
An Icelandic politician has introduced a Bill to limit future fossil fuel exploration inspired by Irish legislation currently held up in limbo...
‘Festival vibe’ in court as public makes stand for climate action
January 22nd, 2019
Court number six in the High Court had a “festival atmosphere” this morning. This was according to one barrister, who, upon squeezing...
Why is the State in the dock over climate policy?
January 22nd, 2019
On October 23, 2017, Friends of the Irish Environment (FiE) obtained permission from the High Court to proceed with an unprecedented environmental...
Climate Case Ireland: ‘Climate plan not designed to reduce emissions’
January 22nd, 2019
The State’s key climate plan is not designed to achieve substantial emissions reductions needed to tackle runaway global temperatures, the High Court...
Climate Case Ireland: ‘Riding on crest of global wave of climate litigation’
January 22nd, 2019
When young people are asked why they are involved in climate activism, it strikes me as a confusing question.
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Gamekeeper and poacher: the schizophrenic nature of DCCAE
January 21st, 2019
The Department of Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE) has a popular nickname among environmental activists: the Department of Climate Inaction.
During this...
Gamekeeper and poacher: the two-faced nature of DCCAE
January 21st, 2019
The Department of Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE) has a popular nickname among environmental activists: the Department of Climate Inaction.
During this...
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