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Loss of Culture

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1 May

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climate action

We spoke to Just Stop Oil about why they're ending direct action and 'hanging up the hi-vis'

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time to act

Rules for car advertising, more energy-efficient buildings: What's in the new Climate Action Plan

A climate activist has said the plan “ignores” some of the biggest challenges to Ireland’s progress on climate action.

Updated 15 Apr

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Shared concerns

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Explainer

Why the potential €26bn of 'fines' for missed climate targets aren't technically fines

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The Morning Lead

Ireland could face bill of up to €26 billion if it doesn't get its climate act together

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Lauren Boland

Updated 4 Mar

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Irish Environmental group 'disappointed' by High Court judgement ruling in government's favour

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PodcastThe Explainer

What will the Green Party's wipeout mean for climate action in Ireland?

cop out

Green Party leader 'disappointed' Taoiseach will not attend COP29 climate summit next week

7 Nov 2024

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SEAI Report

Ireland unlikely to hit 2030 climate targets even in ‘most optimistic scenario’, according to new report

5 Nov 2024

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climate action

Millions for retrofitting, VAT slashed on heat pumps: What's in the Budget for climate

1 Oct 2024

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School

The Leaving Cert is getting two new subjects: Climate Action and Drama, Theatre and Film Studies

2 Sep 2024

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park that

Department of Finance comes out against car parking levies, with congestion charges preferable

24 Jul 2024

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Climate Conversation report

Reluctance of men to eat less meat and younger people to fly less among climate action barriers

4 Jul 2024

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Red C Poll

Majority feel the Govt isn't doing enough on climate - but few want to change their own behaviour

5 Jun 2024

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Galway

The results of this Europe election are crucial for climate action

30 May 2024

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Galway

Are you in Galway tonight? Join us for food, drink and good chat at a special live event

23 May 2024

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Win for Swiss Women

European court rules Swiss government violated human rights by failing on climate action

9 Apr 2024

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The Morning Lead

Irish people are getting more and more worried about storms and extreme heat - climate study

28 Feb 2024

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climate action

Voters across all age groups hold moderate view on EU climate action

Muiris O'Cearbhaill

17 Feb 2024

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UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil form 'troika' to push for global action on global warming

13 Feb 2024

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climate action

EU Commission proposes 90% cut to emissions by 2040

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The Morning Lead

Bus and rail fare increases in Cavan, Wicklow, Kildare and Meath slammed by TDs

Christina Finn

25 Jan 2024

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UN expert slams UK over 'severe crackdowns' on climate protesters

23 Jan 2024

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Win for Wind

Record new offshore wind farm capacity installed in Europe in 2023

18 Jan 2024

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climate action

Government to examine carbon capture and storage under new Climate Action Plan

20 Dec 2023

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Falling apart

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Updated 11 Dec 2023

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The Morning Lead

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10 Dec 2023

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Cop28

Tánaiste announces €50 million funding for countries vulnerable to impacts of climate change

8 Dec 2023

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Bubbling Over

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6 Dec 2023

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Cop28

World could breach 1.5C warming threshold in the next seven years, study warns

5 Dec 2023

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climate action

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“We had lots of initiatives from youth and from women who were going to talk about their work here – but they can’t leave Gaza.”

4 Dec 2023

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newsletter

Behind the scenes, climate talks tussle with world falling far short of sticking to Paris Agreement

2 Dec 2023

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Greenhouse Gases

No plans for Ireland to commit to further cuts in methane emissions at COP28 - Taoiseach

1 Dec 2023

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The Morning Lead

Loss and damage: The complicated quest to help countries hit hardest by the climate crisis

30 Nov 2023

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Cop28

Irish government to push for fossil fuel companies to 'pay their way' at UN climate conference

29 Nov 2023

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energy security

Householders to pay 'small charge' on energy bills to pay for new floating gas storage ship

14 Nov 2023

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climate action

Cork city cllrs decide against dumping €400,000 'robo trees', amid concerns they aren't working

13 Nov 2023

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SUVs

Climate experts tell TDs that 'weight-based tax' for heavier cars is 'desirable'

26 Sep 2023

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