Agri-policy in new climate plan may fail to deliver on emissions reduction targets
June 21st, 2019
The agricultural section of the Government’s
new climate plan may not deliver the necessary emissions reduction required for
the industry, multiple non-governmental and political...
Climate plan: Governance proposals strongest asset
June 21st, 2019
The governance section of the
newly launched climate plan has been referred to as the plan’s “strong point” by
experts in the days following...
Greens welcome new ‘Coillte Nature’ initiative; call for scheme to be extended
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License sought for Cork incinerator despite ongoing court case over planning
June 20th, 2019
A Cork-based citizen group against a
planned incinerator in Ringaskiddy has criticised Indaver Ireland’s application
for an emission licence despite a pending court judgment...
Future technology developments needed to hit long-term climate targets
June 20th, 2019
Future technological development will play a key role in helping the State to meet its long-term emissions targets, the Minister for Climate...
Situation in Carrickmacross direct provision centre ‘completely unacceptable’ – Greens
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Gender-neutral uniform policy ‘a fantastic move’ – Cllr Una Power
Today the Green Party welcomed news that St. Brigid’s National School in Wicklow has introduced a gender-neutral uniform policy.
Speaking on the news, Green Party...
Notes on the “Financialisation of Nature and Carbon Markets”
Brian Davey questions the wisdom of commodifying nature in order to try and address environmental damage, and argues for a more democratic, commons-based approach.
Climate Plan: Transport policy a “disgrace”, committee told
June 19th, 2019
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan today described the transport section of the Government’s new climate plan as “a disgrace” for a lack...
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