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4th July 2023

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eolas

The biodiversity crisis: An EU perspective

Brian MacSharry, Head of Biodiversity and Ecosystems at the European Environment Agency (EEA), says that “the narrow focus on economic growth as a measure of progress […]

4th July 2023

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agendaNi

‘Concerted action’ needed in the North for housing decarbonisation

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) states that buildings in Northern Ireland will need to decarbonise by 33 per cent overall by 2030 from 2020 levels. The […]

4th July 2023

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agendaNi

‘Radical action’ still not enough for net zero

Northern Ireland’s policy ambition “must change” if net zero emissions are to be reached by 2050, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has stated, with “radical actions” […]

13th June 2023

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OECD: Ireland ‘car dependent by design’

An OECD report has determined that the Irish transport system fosters growing car use and emissions by design and is thus unfit to enable the country […]

13th June 2023

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Department of Finance issues climate guidance to public sector

Released by the Department of Finance on 2 May 2023, the roadmap calls for the appointment of a Climate and Sustainability Champion in each public body. […]

9th May 2023

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eolas

Climate change: Impacts, adapatation, and vulnerability

“The science is clear, any further delay in concerted global action will miss a brief and rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future,” explains Hans […]

9th May 2023

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eolas

COP27: Progress but a missed opportunity

The COP27 climate conference, which took place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, agreed on a flagship measure of a “loss and damage” fund, whereby wealthier nations will […]

2nd May 2023

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Environment and Climate Minister Eamon Ryan TD: ‘Government will continue to lead on climate action’

Minister for the Environment and Climate Eamon Ryan TD responds to questions from eolas Magazine relating to Ireland’s journey towards the national climate objective; reducing greenhouse […]

2nd May 2023

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The illusion of progress is comforting and more dangerous than no progress at all

In the 12 months since the last eolas climate report, a number of important and critical successes have been achieved, writes Stephen Prendiville, Head of Sustainability […]

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