Ireland sets ambitious target to ditch fossil fuels by 2039, climate experts warn

Ireland sets ambitious target to ditch fossil fuels by 2039, climate experts warn

Ireland must dramatically slash its greenhouse gas emissions and phase out fossil fuels by 2039 to avoid catastrophic climate impacts, according to a landmark report from the Climate Change Advisory Council released today. The country faces a critical challenge: reducing emissions by an average of at least 6.3% annually to achieve a 67% reduction by … Read more

Government announces €55m green fund to help business move away from fossil fuels

The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that a €55 million ‘Green Transition’ fund to help businesses move away from fossil fuels will help combat climate change. The business package is to encourage firms to move towards more sustainable alternatives. As part of this government’s plans to take better care of our planet Minister for Enterprise … Read more