July 16th, 2019 Over 100 of the world’s major cities will experience climate conditions that do not currently exist on …
Minister rejects industry criticism of oil levy plans
July 12th, 2019 The Minister for Climate Action has rejected criticism from the Irish Petroleum Industry Association (IPIA) over plans …
Family planning has role to play in climate battle
July 12th, 2019 Improved access to contraception would benefit conservation, environmental and sustainability efforts across the board, a UN-backed campaign …
State should reevaluate plans to grant Galway mineral exploration licence
July 12th, 2019 An Taisce has called on the Department for Climate Action to protect Connemara’s natural amenities by re-evaluating …
Fears raised over cross border impact of proposed fracking in the North
July 12th, 2019 An Irish environmental group has raised concerns with the Government over possible cross border impacts from proposed …
Skill shortage major challenge for retrofit plans
July 11th, 2019 Addressing skills shortages will be essential in order to meet retrofitting targets outlined in the Government’s new …
Cabinet slammed for blocking Bill on fossil fuel exploration licences
July 4th, 2019 Deputy Bríd Smith has slammed the Government’s “utter hypocrisy” on climate action after it emerged today that …
Divestment from Colombian coal would send ‘powerful’ human rights message
July 4th, 2019 Divesting from the ESB’s coal supplier in Colombia on human rights grounds would send a strong international …
Smoky coal ban still on backburner over industry legal threat
July 4th, 2019 The Minister for Climate Action has said that his Department will not roll out a nationwide ban …
Roscommon latest county to declare climate emergency
June 27th, 2019 Roscommon County Council unanimously declared a climate change and biodiversity emergency earlier this week. The Midlands county …