#Climate Change
Varadkar blaming Fianna Fáil for ministers using diesel cars is 'petty' and 'cheap', says Martin
Leo Varadkar said the government would move to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
Free public transport ruled out despite Dublin being 'the slowest city centre in Europe'
Luxembourg rolled out free public transport last year.
'No decisions made' as to how Ireland will quadruple its carbon tax by 2030
The government’s Climate Action Plan did not give any detailed timeline of the changes to the carbon tax.
'Action was taken and our fears were conquered': Varadkar inspired by his generation's acid rain and ozone layer threats
New government plans launched today include removing petrol and diesel cars, and doubling the reliance on renewable energy.
More electric vehicles and no congestion charge for cities: Here's what you need to know about the new Climate Action Plan
A scrappage scheme to encourage the uptake of EVs is to be considered.
ESRI warns that carbon taxes 'often regressive in nature'
The government is looking at two models to increase carbon tax and offset the cost to householders.
For every hundred salmon that go out to sea, 95 don't come back - the state of wild salmon in Ireland
We spoke to Dr Ciaran Byrne from Inland Fisheries Ireland about the worrying decline in wild salmon numbers.
Ireland is 'buying' its way out of meeting its emission targets by spending €86.8m worth of carbon credits
TD Seán Fleming said it was ‘the biggest act of gross hypocrisy’ at play.
Law to ban microbeads in Ireland set to be published
Microbeads are mostly used in some soaps, shower gels and facial scrubs.
Enniscorthy to become the New Delhi of Ireland if smoky coal ban not rolled out, Dáil hears
The delay in expanding the smoky coal ban nationwide is due to fears over court action.
'I find that quite insulting': Smith hits out at govt over opposition of Climate Emergency Bill
Bríd Smith TD was speaking before the Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
Ireland set to miss greenhouse emissions targets unless action taken, EPA warns
New policies are needed if Ireland is to meet carbon emissions targets, the EPA has said.
Coveney missing Trump visit as he has 'real work to do' in Belfast
The Tánaiste agreed that Trump’s views on climate change were “regressive”.
Trump again says Meghan Markle was 'nasty to him' and he 'totally listened' to Prince Charles about climate change
Piers Morgan interviewed the US President on Good Morning Britain today.
Bruton: 'When the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine, we need a back-up - and it remains oil and gas'
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said Fine Gael can’t be taken seriously on climate action if they support oil and gas drilling.
Poll: Did climate change influence how you voted in the elections?
The Green Party is having a positive election result.
How did SF and the Left fail to harness housing crisis anger into votes? Good question, says Mary Lou
Housing was one of the number one issues raised on the doorsteps during the campaign trail, said McDonald.
Thousands of Irish schoolchildren join strike to demand government action on climate change
It follows a strike held by schoolchildren in Ireland earlier this year.
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
'You can't just go in there fawning and gushing like some nodding dog': Dublin candidates set out their stall
10 Dublin candidates talked climate change, housing and the EU defence spend.
Ministers to order State bodies to decarbonise under new Climate Action Plan
Public agencies will have to reduce food waste, promote water conservation, and roll out recycling practices.
Australia's Liberal Party retains power in shock election win over Labor rivals
Just under 17 million people cast their vote across the country.
Question: Should Ireland increase its carbon tax?
Successful candidates will be involved in developing European climate policies.
'We should not let them go extinct': A conservation officer at the Botanic Gardens on how we can help save the planet
Following a UN report and Ireland’s declaration of a climate emergency, why is biodiversity crucial to the survival of our planet?
Animals and plants are disappearing faster than at any other time in human history, and it's happening in Ireland too
A recent UN report has pointed to the huge threats to biodiversity across the globe.
What does the Dáil's declaration of a climate emergency actually mean?
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said this move will put pressure on the government to be more ambitious with its policies.
Ireland just became the second country to declare a climate emergency after a 'strange' Dáil vote
Climate activist Greta Thunberg described tonight’s move as “great news”.
'Be the hero, not the villain': Protesting students wrote to Taoiseach urging him to take climate action
Thousands of students attended climate change demonstrations across the country in March.
Poll: Do you support the Extinction Rebellion protests?
Extinction Rebellion has become one of the world’s fastest-growing environmental movements.
23 more people arrested during Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Over 1,000 people have now been arrested during the climate change protests.
Over 1,000 people - including Olympic gold medallist - arrested during Extinction Rebellion protests in London
The charges are for various offences including breaching public order laws, obstructing a highway and obstructing police.
'A logistical problem': Over 800 people arrested in Extinction Rebellion protests in London
The climate change protests have now entered a seventh day.
'This is an emergency': Extinction Rebellion comes to Dublin as sit-down protest blocks O'Connell Street
The movement was formed late last year and has grown rapidly.
'Extinction Rebellion': London climate change protests enter fourth day
428 people have now been arrested in the UK capital.
Greta Thunberg tells EU it needs 'cathedral-thinking' on climate change
“Notre Dame will be rebuilt”, Thunberg told MEPs, “I hope its foundations are strong, I hope ours are even stronger.”
Nearly 300 arrests in London climate change protests
Thousands of people joined the protests across the city.
Poll: Do you think you could do more to protect the environment?
Even talking about certain actions, like reducing meat intake, has proven controversial.
Ryanair claims to be 'greenest' airline following appearance on list of worst carbon polluters in Europe
The airline emitted 9.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide last year.
Semi-naked protesters disrupt House of Commons Brexit debate
The protesters said they were doing it to address the “elephant in the room – climate and ecological crisis”.
Dáil votes to ban oil and gas drilling in Irish waters
The Bill, if passed into law will make Ireland the 5th country globally to ban oil and gas exploration.
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