November 28th, 2019 Academics and climate groups have criticised the Government’s decision to hold a very tight public consultation for …
Legally robust just transition roadmap needed urgently, ICTU
November 27th, 2019 Ireland needs a clear and legally robust roadmap to support peatland workers being asked to sacrifice their …
New Bill a ‘retrograde’ step in access to justice rights
November 23rd, 2019 New planning legislation set to be proposed by the Government includes “retrograde proposals” aimed at restricting access …
Climate Case Ireland lodge appeal with Supreme Court
November 22nd, 2019 Friends of the Irish Environment has lodged an appeal over the High Court’s decision in the landmark …
Nationwide Solar schools competition launched
November 22nd, 2019 A nationwide student competition to have solar panels designed and installed on the roofs of schools was …
‘Climate Emergency’ named word of the year for 2019
Oxford Dictionaries have named “climate emergency” as the word of the year for 2019. The term has become 100 times …
Gov’t dangerously late to just transition party, warns ICTU
November 20th, 2019 The Government is dangerously late to the party on just transition and is struggling to keep pace …
Committee to recall ESB for fresh answers on cable leaks
November 15th, 2019 The Environment Committee is set to recall the ESB to answer questions on oil leaks from underground …
European Investment Bank to cease fossil fuel funding
November 15th, 2019 The European Investment Bank (EIB) will cease to fund fossil fuel projects from 2021. The bloc’s lending …
Ireland not among states calling for aviation climate contribution
Ireland is not among the EU states calling for the bloc to put a price on aviation’s contribution to climate …