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Revenue neutral carbon tax the way forward

December 20th, 2018 A revenue-neutral carbon tax can help ensure that lower-income families are not financially hit in the low-carbon transition, the chair of the Special Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action has said. Speaking at the launch of the Government’s draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) yesterday, Hildegarde Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 5 yearsDecember 20, 2018 ago
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Soil: Standing on a Solution to Climate Change

July 28th, 2017 Ireland could fight climate change without lifting a finger. Well, maybe a green thumb or two. Kate O’Brien explains. When we look over Ireland’s rich tapestry of green or the purple moor grass and black bog rush of the countries blanket bogs, the last thing we think Read more…

By Kate O'Brien, 6 yearsJune 28, 2017 ago
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Election Diary Feb 15th: Does the Social Democrats’ Manifesto protect the environment?

In the latest installment of our election diary, we examine the Social Democrats’ manifesto for policies pertaining to environmental protection and climate change.

By Dave Brooks, 8 yearsFebruary 15, 2016 ago
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