Policymakers need to take decisive action on reducing biodiversity loss
Policymakers need to take decisive action on reducing biodiversity loss Two years have passed since the Dáil announced a climate and biodiversity emergency and highlighted the impact on the Irish biodiversity. Pádraic Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust informed legislators that immediate actions were needed to deliver clear solutions, to focus on carbon reduction and […]
More public engagement required in offshore wind resources in Ireland
More public engagement required in offshore wind resources in Ireland Environmental groups are warning that the rise of offshore wind resources in Ireland could be hindered by the lack of public engagement. Director of Friends of the Earth Oisin Coghlan recently stated that the energy transition and rollout of large-scale offshore wind in Ireland must […]
Ireland announces strategy to be a global leader in sustainable food by 2030
Ireland announces strategy to be a global leader in sustainable food by 2030 Ireland is implementing a public consultation strategy to be a global leader in sustainable food systems by 2030. New submissions on the draft Agri-Food Strategy to 2030 and the associated Environmental Report and Natura Impact Statement are invited until mid-June. The proposed […]
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s emissions cuts
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s emissions cuts A recent report by the Irish Times suggests that Ireland risks falling behind other developed countries in terms of its emission reduction plans. The latest report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) displays some positive signs that certain elements of the Irish economy are nearly on […]
Plan to give Irish farmers more say in managing biodiversity and climate change
Plan to give Irish farmers more say in managing biodiversity and climate change A national initiative focuses on the positive role farmers can have in conserving nature on their land. Farming for nature is a new initiative the emphasises the positive role farmers can have in protecting nature on their land. The plans intend to […]
Irish renewable energy business Amarenco plans to have first irish solar farms built by the summer
Irish renewable energy business Amarenco plans to have first irish solar farms built by the summer According to co-founder and CEO John Mullins, renewable energy business Amarenco has announced plan to complete the development of eight solar sites in Ireland by the end of the summer as it prepares for the next government-led renewable energy […]
Environmental groups call for a ‘rethink’ of the new 2050 Climate Strategy for farming in Ireland
Environmental groups call for a ‘rethink’ of the new 2050 Climate Strategy for farming in Ireland The new 2050 climate strategy for farming in Ireland has received mounting criticism from several environmental groups According to the Environment Pillar, a strategy that focuses on how the agricultural industry in Ireland could achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 […]
New report suggests geothermal energy could be a valuable heat source for Ireland
New report suggests geothermal energy could be a valuable heat source for Ireland Heat generated from below the Earth’s surface could be utilised in buildings and contributing to decarbonising the heat industry in Ireland. Harnessing the natural energy generated from below the Earth surface represents a significant heat resource for Ireland. Recent reports from the […]
Renewable energy breaks records despite impact of pandemic
Renewable energy reaches a new level despite the impact of the pandemic The IEA has forecasted green energy to put an end to the dominant position of coal by 2025.According to a recent study by the IEA, global renewable electricity installation figures will reach a record level this year, contrasting to the significant declines in […]
Radical changes needed to Ireland’s tree-planting policies to improve biodiversity protection
Radical changes needed to Ireland’s tree-planting policies to improve biodiversity protection A new study by Noteworthy, the investigative journalism platform of the Journal.ie. explores the continued granted licences for conifer plantations on rich biodiversity areas and valuable peat soil across Ireland. Ireland was once covered in forests consisting of birch, oak and elm. Years of […]
Budget 2021: Where does climate and biodiversity stand in the new budget plan?
Budget 2021: Where do climate and biodiversity stand in the new budget plan? Discussions concerning budget and climate have dominated news stories this year. Reaching a total of €24.5 billion in supportive measures, Budget 2021 amounts to nearly eight times the size of the previous Budget plan. Given the significant implications of the pandemic, a […]
Ireland signs new global agreement to prevent biodiversity loss
Ireland signs new global agreement to prevent biodiversity loss Ireland is one of several nations who have shown their commitment to biodiversity loss by signing up to a global initiative. A total of 64 nations and the EU have signed the declaration, just days before the official opening of the UN Summit on Biodiversity. The […]