In terms of land use, we are likely to see a gradual decline in the area used for agriculture, a corresponding increase in forestry, in grass silage for anaerobic digestion, and in solar panels and wind turbines
Letter to Taoiseach follows his assertion Ireland ‘will have to have an LNG facility of some kind’
Ireland’s changing climate is having significant impact on coastlines, land use and natural resources, officials say
Ireland will provide joint commitments with EU later this year, Department of Climate says
‘We’re not resilient to today’s climate,‘ says expert as State and utility companies face greater pressure to prepare for stormier weather
The incoming government must do more to encourage EV ownership as sales have slumped
Absence of climate ambition, continuity rather than scaled-up targets and vague language stand out
2030 is a significant date on the road to carbon neutrality
The idea that the Green Party was making us all go too far too fast is the exact opposite of the truth
Government must take crucial step to ‘phase out harmful fossil fuels as early as 2039′
Large scale of Cops summits now ‘beyond crazy’ says key participant, who could only justify flying to event because of being directly involved in scientific work
Breaching of 1.5 degrees global warming temperature rise target becoming a reality
Report warns not cutting emissions risks greater long-term costs, stranded assets, and dependence on unproven carbon removal technologies after 2030
Republic faces €8bn fines if it misses climate targets
Climate Council warns Government to stop subsidising fossil fuel usage and scale up supports for people to avail of low-carbon technologies
Greater focus needed on biodiversity conservation and restoration in the fight against climate change
Our planet is experiencing rapid climate changes because nature is unable to keep pace with human activity
Rainy day funds should surely now take on a literal meaning given the climate’s tumultuous shifts and the reality that our greatest coastal tragedies may lie ahead of us
Policy silos, disjointed decision-making and lack of regional governance holds Dublin back from integrating housing and climate planning
Ireland is already feeling the adverse effects of climate change, says a new report, but there are still ways we can be part of the solution
Independent advisory body’s latest report says urgent moves needed to protect critical infrastructure and coastlines
Lower heating bills benefit tenants, not landlords, while rent caps mean they won’t get higher income from letting out cosier homes
Call comes regarding heating homes as independent body welcomes 6% fall in carbon emissions by building sector
In the public mind, 2030 has wrongly become the cornerstone of climate policy, rather than the imperative of complying with two legally-required carbon budgets
It is easy to discern a reflective personality and a strong engineer mindset in the man leading the ESB
Transport sector set to exceed emissions targets, including legally-binding sectoral ceilings in 2025 carbon budget.
New research highlights fundamental conflicts between Ireland’s planned industrial development and climate targets
Time to grasp opportunity in the electricity sector, says Climate Change Advisory Council chairwoman Marie Donnelly
Is Ireland’s new climate action plan the blueprint needed to transform the country within decades?
‘The sooner we become independent from fossil fuels, the better it will be for our health and the environment,’ says climate council
Climate rankings ‘disappointing’ but indications of improved national performance in 2024, says Marie Donnelly
‘My fear is the national narrative is making climate change to the 95 per cent of people who are not in agriculture somebody else’s problem,’ climatologist Peter Thorne says
Expenditure over the next seven years will be driven by electrification of heating and transport and retrofitting of homes and businesse
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