Equinor confirms departure from Ireland and floating offshore wind farm
Equinor confirms departure from Ireland and floating offshore wind farm In 2019, Equinor partnered with the Irish utility Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Earlier this year both groups confirmed the development of a $2.3 billion 1.4GW floating offshore wind site off the coastline of Clare and Kerry. The site would have represented the first offshore wind […]
The implications of peat importation on climate policies in Ireland
The implications of peat importation on climate policies in Ireland Environmental experts believe climate and biodiversity policies require much more detailed planning procedures. Horticulturalists from Ireland have started importing peat used as a growth medium instead of sourcing it locally. The first process travelled more than 3000km. According to the industry body, Growing Media Ireland, […]
Mixed results in climate change assessment for Ireland
Mixed results in climate change assessment for Ireland An independent review by Friends of the Earth measuring the overall progress on climate change and the environment in Ireland was given a scoring of 8.5 on waste policies but only a 4 on agriculture and forestry. The leading environmental organisation assessed the progress on 300 government […]
EPA highlights the need to focus on the environmental impacts of the agri-food industry in Ireland
EPA highlights the environmental impacts of the Irish agri-food industry The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that the reputation of Ireland as a leading food producer with a minimal environmental footprint is at risk of being irreversibly impacted by the continued development in the agri-food industry. In a detailed assessment of the existing environmental sustainability […]
How Ireland can reach its net-zero target for 2050
How Ireland can reach its net-zero target for 2050 A recent report has provided details on how Ireland can deliver a net-zero energy emission system by 2050, creating nearly 50,000 jobs at the same time. The study, published by MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine and hosted by the University College […]
Climate Case Ireland calls on Government to focus on environmental rights
Climate Case Ireland calls on Government to focus on environmental rights Climate Case Ireland has produced an open letter to the Irish Government urging for a Citizen’s Assembly on the biodiversity challenge and the importance of this in developing a healthy and sustainable environment. The organisation which was responsible for winning a landmark case against […]
Farmers require balance in terms of environmental practice and food production
Farmers require balance in terms of environmental practice and food production The latest climate summit presented both challenges and opportunities for Ireland, with IFA President Tim Cullinan stating that a balance is required to reach environmental targets within the Agri sectors role in terms of food production. Presenting at the Irish Climate Summit last week, […]
Dublin initiative intends to drive ambition and progress at the COP26 climate summit
Dublin initiative intends to drive ambition and progress at the COP26 climate summit The plan will represent a catalyst for a more clear and decisive outcome in November. The group will attempt to forge a declaration on how to turn net-zero pledges into concrete energy policies and actions to be adopted at COP26. A worldwide […]
Co-operation between Ireland and the UK vital to accelerate decarbonisation plans
Co-operation between Ireland and the UK vital to accelerate decarbonisation plans Eamon Ryan, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications believes that enhanced cooperation with the UK is critical for Ireland to decarbonise its economy and reach net-zero carbon emissions. The UK has been a leader in emission reduction through the application of climate […]
Ireland Climate Action Project to Drive Community Input
Ireland Climate Action Project to Drive Community Input Two contrasting communities, Phibsborough in Dublin and the village of Ardara in west Donegal are partnering in a new project to embrace climate action and support local development. The people’s transition project created by TASC intends to get community groups to collaborate on local climate change solutions […]
The Green CAP expected to transform farmer incomes in Ireland
The Green CAP expected to transform farmer incomes in Ireland Up to 30% of direct payments within the new CAP could be directly related to farmers involved in a new range of ‘Eco Schemes’. The IFA has warned that this proposal could have a significant impact on farm incomes. A key element of the CAP […]
Green Financing in Ireland – How climate change is shaping Irish Businesses
Green Financing in Ireland – How climate change is shaping Irish Businesses Public awareness and the recognition of the challenges of climate change in the last few years has risen considerably, yet studies suggest far more action on reducing harmful emissions in Ireland is needed. The State of the Environment report in Ireland produced last […]