Climate Plan: Carbon and motor tax to rise to reflect emissions impact

June 19th, 2019 The Government will implement successive carbon tax increases in upcoming annual budgets, according to its new climate plan. The Climate Action Plan...

Ireland rows in behind EU 2050 net zero emissions target

June 19th, 2019 Ireland was among four Member States countries to yesterday announce their support for a net zero emissions target for the European Union...

New climate plan vague on key emissions sectors, opposition parties claim

June 18th, 2019 The Government’s new climate plan released yesterday has been largely welcomed while also receiving criticism from opposition parties for its vague policy...

Pollinators facing precipitous decline in numbers, report reveals

June 18th, 2019 Irish bee and butterfly populations are experiencing a precipitous decline in numbers, a new report from the National Biodiversity Data Centre has revealed. The...

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