Outdated framing by the European Commission lessens our chances of keeping to 1.5 degrees
"If we're to have any chance if keeping to the 1.5 maximum target, the European Commision will need to be much more realistic about...
Submission to the European Commission on a strategy for long-term greenhouse gas reductions
In this submission we argue that the EC's overall goals need to be re-examined if it is truly to eliminate greenhouse gases. The focus...
Environmental NGOs ‘concerned’ with reports of row back on carbon tax
October 8th, 2018
Reports that the Government is set to row back on hikes in carbon and diesel taxes in tomorrow’s budget is deeply concerning, Ireland’s...
Leaked EU strategy at odds with IPCC climate report, says European NGO
October 8th, 2018
A leaked draft of the EU’s proposed long-term climate strategy shows that the bloc’s targets do not line up with the urgency of action needed to...
Budget 2019: Where does the environment fit?
October 8th, 2018
Over the past week, opposition parties launched their alternative budget proposals, with the housing crisis taking centre stage, as well as proposals...
Project Ireland 2040 will have to go if Ireland is to become a leader...
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IPCC Report: Findings show needs to improve our ‘dismal’ climate record
October 8th, 2018
New findings that far-reaching emission cuts can limit global warming to 1.5°C highlights the need for Ireland to rapidly improve its “dismal”...
IPCC Report: 1.5°C limit achievable with ‘rapid and far-reaching’ emissions cuts
October 8th, 2018
Rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes across all sectors of society can limit global warming to below the 1.5°C threshold, leading climate scientists have...
Single-use plastic ban forthcoming across Government departments
October 5th, 2018
The Minister for the Environment is set to push for a ban on single-use plastic items across the public sector.
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Budget 2019: opportunity for strong Carbon Tax should not be wasted
October 5th, 2018
The October budget season is upon us, and as always, a number of proposals are aired in the media – kites flown...
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