Hannah Daly

Pieces by Hannah Daly

Why net-zero does not go far enough

At a Time of Climate Crisis: Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is not enough – we will also have to actively remove carbon from the atmosphere

Carbon emissions from aviation can’t be swept under the carpet

At a time of climate crisis sustainable aviation fuel is a long way off, while industry figures don’t count flight emissions

Batteries are vital to ending fossil fuel dependence

At a Time of Climate Crisis: This revolution has been made possible by big strides in battery technology, which has driven down the cost, weight and size of batteries

Data centres are a serious threat to Ireland’s carbon budgets

Eighteen per cent of Irish electricity was consumed by data centres in 2022, as much as all urban homes, making the country an outlier

Cost of fossil fuel dependence has never been so high

Climate Crisis: We must focus on the value not the initial cost of change

Climate denial is finding stealthier ways to extend its influence

In this era of climate upheaval, urgent remedial action requires limiting of high-carbon sectors, not their expansion

Green hydrogen: Cause for hope or hype?

In the rush to decarbonise our energy supply, Ireland should proceed with caution before committing to hydrogen

Delaying climate action could make carbon budgets infeasible

At a Time of Climate Crisis: Greenhouse gas emissions need to suffer a death by 1,000 cuts to keep legal commitments

The trouble with renewable diesel

Is ‘renewable diesel’ the climate saviour or a life raft for the liquid fuels industry?

Short-term climate action should be compatible with long-term aims

At a Time of Climate Emergency: Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is still just about possible but requires rapid change

There must be no slowdown in the drive for electric vehicles

At a Time of Climate Crisis: Despite their drawbacks, EV deployment must speed up

Reimagining the school run for a sustainable future

At a Time of Climate Crisis: Electric schoolbuses could be a silver bullet for sustainable transport

How do you write a book when you have the reading age of a seven-year-old?

Hannah Daly has written an inspirational story about overcoming many difficulties

Beef is not sustainable, so why are we subsidising it for export?

Ireland should not use other countries’ poor climate record as cover for our own

Batteries, hydrogen and storage: Flexibility is new frontier of zero-carbon electricity

Hannah Daly: Harnessing the power of sun and wind requires a transformation to a more agile power system

Climate: A big shift away from car-centric transport will greatly improve quality of life

Despite the lack of specifics the plan published this week is a significant step-up in effort and a roadmap for a transformed, sustainable Ireland which should give us hope

Eight steps to immediately accelerate climate action

Taoiseach must take lead in implementing next climate plan to keep targets on track

Natural gas is a bridge to nowhere

At a Time of Climate Crisis: The State cannot develop a credible energy security plan without taking its own climate policy into account

Ireland needs bold action now to keep first carbon budget within reach

Emissions will continue to rise unless immediate steps are taken

Climate debate being poisoned by agriculture’s manufactured doubt and division

Misleading narratives around methane, carbon sequestration and food security do none of us any favours

Road space in our cities must be given over to bikes and public transport – not private cars

At a time of climate crisis, aiming for car-free areas is an important goal and one European cities are achieving

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