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Ireland making limited progress in decarbonising economy, says Commission

May 25th, 2018 A European Commission analysis has found that Ireland has made limited progress in decarbonising large parts of the economy and will not meet its 2020 climate goals with its existing mitigation efforts. The Commission’s Country Report of Ireland for 2018 states that additional efforts are needed if Read more…

By Leigh McGowran, 5 yearsMay 25, 2018 ago
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Opinion: Renewable energy thrives despite low oil costs

May 15th, 2018 Renewable energy now employs 10.3 million people globally, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2017, with solar energy being the largest employer. Predictions are now being made that renewable energy will be as cheap as oil consistently by 2020. Similar predictions were being made in towards the Read more…

By Leigh McGowran, 5 yearsMay 15, 2018 ago
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US isolated over climate stance at G20 meeting in Hamburg

July 10th, 2017 The United States’ isolated stance on climate change was made clear at this weekend’s G20 meeting in Hamburg as the other nineteen world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Accord. The final G20 joint statement – produced after lengthy negotiations lasting until noon on Saturday – outlines Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 6 yearsJuly 10, 2017 ago
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