Ireland rethinks its climate action plan after supreme court ruling
Ireland rethinks its climate action plan after supreme court ruling In 2019, the Irish environmental group Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) took the government of Ireland to court in what later was regarded as ‘Climate Case Ireland’. The hearing that extended for four days involved the FIE claiming that government representatives across Ireland had […]
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 […]
Time is of the essence for implementing new environmental strategies in Ireland
Time is of the essence for implementing new environmental strategies in Ireland The recent report released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided vital information on our overall support and action taken by governments, businesses and individuals towards our environment. Despite the growing recognition of the environmental and climate challenges we face, many people continue […]
New government plans for the farming industry to radically transform the environment
New government plans for the farming industry to radically transform the environment New government plans for the farming industry will place further importance on wildlife, nature and the climate. The new £1.6 billion subsidy provided every year for farmers for simply owning land will be eliminated by 2028 and the funds used to pay farmers […]
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 […]
Leading Senator pushes for more action on the biodiversity challenge in Ireland
Leading Senator pushes for more action on the biodiversity challenge in Ireland Green Party Senator Roisin Garvey gave a stark warning concerning the biodiversity crisis the world is facing as a consequence of climate change. In a recent debate with Government members, Senator Garvey urged leaders to take more action and show further commitment towards […]
Biodiversity, a critical part of addressing existing and potential climate challenges
Biodiversity, a critical part of addressing existing and potential climate challenges The Committee on Climate Action has emphasised that a failure to provide adequate support for biodiversity in the Climate Bill may lead to a reduction in our ability to respond to other disruptive climate events in the future. Yvonne Buckley, a Professor of […]
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 […]
State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Report reveals solutions to our global challenges
State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Report reveals solutions to our global challenges Today, our biosphere is facing a significant threat. Rates of deforestation have climbed higher than ever before as we continue to clear land to feed our growing population. Global emissions are rising and transforming our climate system, and a growing number […]