Aviation Sustainable aviation-energy firm seeks to set up Irish plant Zero Petroleum says it is in talks with a major company in the aviation industry as it bids to replace fossil fuels with a less environmentally harmful alternative
Aviation ‘Ireland could be the Qatar of Europe for eco-friendly aviation fuel’Andrew Turner, a former high-ranking RAF officer, now works with Zero Petroleum, a UK company that believes it can halt the damage being done to the climate by air travel – and totally change an industry known for its exceptionally high carbon emissions
The Big Interview Bus Eireann chief executive: ‘cultural mindshift needed to get people out of cars’Stephen Kent says that weaning people away from cars and on to public transport is his main ambition
Comment John Walsh: A lack of political leadership means business must lead the way on climate changePolitical parties take climate change seriously – until difficult decisions have to be made, or an electorally important cohort has to be appeased
Energy Irish solar firm Power Capital lands €240m funding through European Investment Bank dealEamon Ryan, the Minister for the Environment and Climate, said the deal was a “vote of confidence for Irish renewables”
Climate & Environment John Gibbons: Climate refugees present bigger crisis than populations displaced by war While those fleeing conflict enjoy clear legal protections, the same does not apply to the ever-increasing number of those escaping climate breakdown
Sustainability Consciously Craving: Ecopreneur Pat Kane’s guide to achievable sustainability goals When it comes to making a difference in 2023, think globally but act first in your kitchen
Climate & Environment John Gibbons: The heat is on, but our response to climate change remains mutedThe year saw heat waves precipitously close to the limits of human tolerance and calamitous flooding, yet political and social reaction continues to be lukewarm
Climate & Environment Brian Caulfield: We can’t drive our way out of transport emissions problemThe aim to sell 1m electric cars in Ireland by 2030 in a bid to be more environmentally friendly has been repeatedly criticised as unrealistic
Climate & Environment Cuts to free parking for public servants could start next year as part of climate overhaulThe government’s latest environmental action plan envisages transforming society, with a focus on areas such as transport and agriculture
Legal Ex-FG TD convicted and fined for offences against Wildlife ActAnthony Lawlor, a former TD for Kildare North and senator, had cleared out two and a half acres of gorse bushes, including a ‘top-class habitat for nesting birds’, at his farm in 2020
Morning Headlines Revenues top $1bn at Workday Ireland; EU ombudsman Emily O’Reilly interviewedThe stories you need to read this morning in business, politics and current affairs
Climate & Environment John Gibbons: The EU’s new plan to tackle deforestation will only work with close monitoringCompanies found to be in breach of new rules will face fines of up to 4 per cent of their annual turnover in the bloc, but opaque supply chains could hinder its effectiveness
Climate & Environment New wind farm plan to transform Shannon estuary and create 50,000 jobsIt is expected that offshore wind farms in the region could meet Ireland’s entire electricity demand
Podcast Five Degrees of Change: Mark MellettThe former head of the Irish Defence Forces discussed the security implications of climate change, starting his own green business, and climate displacement.
Today's headlines New climate rules could scupper future FDI projects; Consultants may reject contract over SaturdaysThe top stories from business and politics in today’s Business Post
Business Leo Varadkar: Our prosperity is precious – and here’s how we are protecting itAn Tánaiste Leo Varadkar outlines the government’s new white paper on enterprise, which aims to support Ireland’s current strong economic position
Five Degrees of Change ‘We need to build up our own capacity to become energy self-sufficient’ – Mark MellettAs part of the Business Post’s Five Degrees of Change podcast, environmentalist Mark Mellett names both policy changes and personal aspirations for an ecologically robust world
Morning Headlines HSE to recruit overseas nurses; State admits ‘not feasible’ to cut methane by 30%The stories you need to read this morning in business, politics and current affairs – plus this week’s Big Interview with Pat O'Sullivan, chief executive of Master Chefs
Agriculture State privately admits ‘not feasible’ to cut methane by 30%Internal government documents call into question agriculture sector’s ability reduce emissions by 25 per cent by 2030
