Climate Action Committee

Waste management to be overhauled as part of move to circular economy, committee told

State to act on reduction of food and construction waste as part of new Bill

Government’s electric car plans are fundamentally flawed, says leading dealer

Denis Murphy claims emissions reduction policy ‘failing’ because of focus on private cars

Government signals radical changes for waste and recycling

Cabinet approves heads of Circular Economy Bill to cut food waste and boost separation

Minister defends ‘just transition’ measures in Climate Bill

More than 30 Opposition amendments to landmark legislation fall or rejected

Call for cycling ‘superhighways’ and less car use to cut transport emissions

Oireachtas committee says costs of providing free public transport for all should be examined

Leading experts warn landmark Climate Bill has fundamental flaw

Aspects of Bill ‘not scientifically well grounded’ and ‘entirely lacking in legal certainty’

Gas needed to ensure continuity of electricity supply as State decarbonises – report

IAE study identifies risks in transition to renewable electricity

Irish Times view on the Climate Action Bill: a step in the right direction

This framework has the potential to transform every section of the economy, ultimately impacting on the lifestyle of every citizen

Cycle ‘superhighways’ must be part of decarbonising transport – committee hears

Comprehensive, integrated rail and bus networks also needed, transport expert says

Climate committee warned of €10 billion cost tied into EV strategy for 2030

Plan to reduce transport emissions by 51 per cent ‘daunting’

Climate Bill criticised for lack of accountability and sanctions

Legislation ‘is very weak compared to leading climate laws adopted elsewhere’ – environmental law expert

Independence of climate council needs to be strengthened, committee told

Weaknesses in climate action Bill need to be addressed, says Dr Diarmuid Torney

Strength of Climate Action Bill defended at committee hearing

Members criticise vague language and failure to include key emissions targets

The Irish Times view on the climate Bill: a route map to carbon neutrality

At last, Ireland’s rising curve of carbon emissions may be forced down, and a trajectory to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is being set

New climate law commits Ireland to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Legisation will not automatically address climate crisis but sets course – Taoiseach

Eamon Ryan interview: ‘Climate action is where the jobs are going to come’

‘This turning point ... is the equivalent of that paper Whitaker wrote 60 years ago’

Is a 7% annual emissions cut possible? Yes, say NGOs

Follow the science say activists – 7% cut is doable environmentally and politically

Climate Action Bill will force cuts in carbon emissions

Passing of Bill will end aspirational or voluntary targets that Ireland has failed to meet

Midlands communties ‘need honesty’ over peat-industry exit

Workers losing jobs at Bord na Móna and ESB power plants are not being offered pathway to future, Dáil committee told

US shale gas key to rapid rise in methane levels, TDs hear

Fracked gas has greater emissions footprint than coal, Oireachtas committee hears

Climate strategy fits with National Development Plan, says Government

Fine Gael defends plan at Cork meeting as activists challenge Ministers on policies

Real action must follow ‘symbolic’ climate declaration, says Varadkar

Taoiseach tells Dáil case for light rail network stronger in Cork than in Galway

Ireland still needs to use fossil fuels despite climate emergency pledge

Fossil fuels are essential part of transition to decarbonisation, says Bruton

Republic not among EU states urging remedial climate action

Eight coalesce in call for action at future of Europe summit to avert ‘climate breakdown’

UK leads the way on climate change: can Ireland match its ambition?

Net-zero emission plan drawn up by UK for 2050 calls for dramatic change

Forty ways to revolutionise Ireland’s approach to climate change

Climate Action Committee report sets out series of measures to combat global warming

Carbon tax in jeopardy as Fianna Fáil takes different tack

Party insisting on funds being reinvested in affected communities during report negotiations

CO2 and you: The carbon tax explained

What is it, how much will it cost and how will it work?

Climate action committee urges redirection of Irish agriculture

Agriculture sector, Ireland’s biggest, remains 'largest emitter of greenhouse gases'

Left-wing parties accused of opposing moves to tackle climate change

Measure opposed by Sinn Féin and Solidarity would benefit poor, Green Party leader says

EirGrid chief warns of need to increase capacity

Electricity grid will soon have to cater to 100% renewable energy, says Mark Foley

Climate committee reaches substantial agreement on changing course of agriculture

Carbon tax row escalates as PBP say draft report leak ‘transparent attempt to sell tax as inevitable and good’

School students lay out climate demands in Leinster House

Six demands outlined at informal meeting with more than 20 Senators and TDS

Varadkar seeks to avoid Macron’s mistakes on carbon tax

Government edging towards model that would see everyone get a cheque in the post

Mass extinction of species is happening in Ireland, NGO says

One-third of groups examined ‘are threatened or near-threatened with dying out’

Government move ‘stalls’ Climate Emergency Bill, says People Before Profit

Deputy Bríd Smith makes complaint to Ceann Comhairle

Carbon emissions policy inadequate, climate plan draft says

Climate ambitions ‘will need to be stepped up’, Minister says

Climate issues are in the air at special ‘speed dates’ with politicians

No lack of passion as 91 TDs meet constituents in Dublin to discuss climate concerns

Governments must be more ambitious on climate change

Achieving big enough emissions reductions is now required in every sector, especially in transport and agriculture, says Bruton

Oireachtas climate committee should not be ‘flash in the pan’

Policy expert urges stronger oversight of government efforts to tackle emissions