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The 2021 Climate Action Plan: a closer look

5 November 2021  The Climate Action Plan landed on our laps yesterday. You’ve probably seen a fair few headlines about it – it’s a very big deal.  This 2021 edition is the roadmap for how the Government envisions Ireland will halve its emissions by the end of the decade and Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 1 yearNovember 5, 2021 ago
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Dairy farmers are crucial to reduce emissions, study found

19 August 2021 A contribution from agriculture is necessary for any ‘significant’ lowering of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland, a recent study found. An article published in Agricultural Economics earlier this month found that the EU milk quota abolition in 2015 has led to an increase in Ireland’s livestock herd, Read more…

By admin, 1 yearAugust 19, 2021 ago
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An Taisce to bring Kilkenny cheese plant case to the Supreme Court

9 August 2021  Campaigners will be bringing the recent decision to grant planning permission to a cheese plant in Kilkenny to the Supreme Court.  The board of An Taisce announced today that it would be appealing the High Court’s ruling in April that upheld the planning permission decision for the Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 1 yearAugust 9, 2021 ago
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New agricultural strategy “detrimental” for sector, environmental groups warn

3 August 2021  The newly published Food Vision 2030 Strategy threatens to be “yet another detrimental blueprint for agriculture”, according to a coalition of environmental groups. The document was noted by the Government and while not legally binding, experts have said it guides the direction and trajectory of the sector.  Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 1 yearAugust 3, 2021 ago
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Supports needed to transform to sustainable agriculture, report finds

22 July 2021 A transformation and investment in Irish agriculture is necessary to meet sustainable food system ambition, an Oxfam and Trócaire report found. Published in advance of the UN Food Systems pre-meetings, the report assessed the Irish government’s ambition to be a ‘champion’ of sustainable food systems at a Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsJuly 22, 2021 ago
Sadhbh O'Neill of FiE addressing media at the High Court Photo: Niall Sargent
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Campaigners dissatisfied with amended carbon budget definition

2 July 2021  Campaigners have expressed dissatisfaction with an amendment to the Climate Bill that will allow for sequestration to be taken into account of carbon budget reviews.  An amendment brought forward in the Seanad today by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Senators sought to alter the definition of carbon Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 2 yearsJuly 2, 2021 ago
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Opinion: Climate Bill pivots Ireland from Tax Haven to Carbon Haven

30 June 2021 Recently, G7 leaders endorsed a global minimum corporation tax rate of 15 per cent, writing Ireland’s industrial policy of the last few decades on the wall. Though coolly greeted as inadequate in addressing the unsustainable production and consumption practices visited on the global south by aid charities Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsJune 30, 2021 ago
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EPA: significant “step change” needed for Irish agriculture

29 June 2021  A significant step change is required for the agricultural sector as Ireland moves toward climate neutrality, the Committee on Climate Action heard today.  Director of Environmental Sustainability at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sharon Finnegan made the recommendation to the Committee shortly after stressing that on its Read more…

By Kayle Crosson, 2 yearsJune 29, 2021 ago
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Extinction Rebellion and farmers protest against upcoming CAP

25 June 2021  Extinction Rebellion and farmers joined forces outside the Department of Agriculture today and urged the Government to ensure a Just Transition for farmers.  The action was organised by Extinction Rebellion to protest against the Irish Government’s inaction in supporting family farms just days before the European Union’s Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsJune 25, 2021 ago
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Organic farming needs significant increase in funding, Committee told

23 June 2021 Organic farming must see a significant increase in funding in order to reach Government-set targets, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action heard yesterday. Dr Oliver Moore from University College Cork told the Committee that Ireland needs to spend well-over the €1 million figure that is currently Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsJune 23, 2021 ago

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