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Gas set to be “a requirement” in Ireland’s energy mix till 2030

Gas will still “very much be a requirement” in Ireland’s energy mix up until 2030, an Oireachtas committee heard today. Speaking before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action (JOCCA), Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) Dara Lynott, said that gas will be “used quite a Read more…

By admin, 2 yearsMay 25, 2021 ago
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Agriculture

Meat and Masculinity: Men leading a vegan lifestyle

August 22nd, 2018 It is well found that the agricultural sector, livestock in particular, produces  a significant portion of global  greenhouse gases emissions. Veganism, some argue, should be the preferred diet in order to bring down emissions from the farming world. Almost 80 per cent of vegans in the US Read more…

By Charline Fernandez, 5 yearsAugust 22, 2018 ago
Agriculture

Climate Action Fund open to applicants for sustainable energy projects

July 12th, 2018 The Minister for the Environment has launched a call for applications for projects to tackle climate change and reduce emission levels in Ireland under the new Climate Action Fund. The Fund, with an allocation of €500 million up to 2027, is seeking initiatives from private and public Read more…

By Laura Matjusaityte, 5 years ago
Climate Change

World Meat Free Week encourages people to try a plant-based diet

June 15th, 2018 World Meat Free Week is taking place this week in a bid to encourage people to try a plant-based diet. The campaign is running from 11 to 18 June and calls on people to join in by switching from meat-centric meals to vegetarian alternatives. The campaign started Read more…

By Laura Matjusaityte, 5 years ago
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