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Editorial: We ignore the IPCC’s reports on climate change at our peril

The world’s markets didn’t register a blip after scientists last week issued a ‘code red for humanity’

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Eamon Ryan: An offshore wind energy free-for-all will not work for the collective good

A plan-led approach will deliver a sustainable long-term ocean energy industry, attract investment, protect the environment and maximise the benefit to society, as well as providing economic gain

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New report finds greenwashing is ‘rampant’ in food sector

Meat and dairy companies, which are responsible for the largest share of food-related greenhouse gas emissions, were among the worst offenders

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Chambers Ireland: Ireland’s planning system is a roadblock hindering climate progress

The business association said the current planning process made it harder to achieve the EU’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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IPCC: Humanity’s chance to avoid worst effects of climate change is rapidly fading

The UN body says urgent action is needed to cut global emissions, which are still rising, almost in half by 2030

New planning guides aim to cut urban home parking spaces

Government policy aims to reduce car ownership in areas where alternative transport is available

Government policies failing to address both climate and energy poverty – report

Friends of the Earth report found that the government’s existing approach to both emissions reductions and energy poverty are not delivering on either front

National shared mobility unit to speed up access to e-bikes, cargo bikes and scooters

Unit to engage with shared mobility operators, local authorities and the NTA to develop and guide policy around shared mobility

Greens forced to hit the brake on climate plans after political pushback

The flurry caused by last week’s proposal to decrease cars on our roads does not augur well for our climate targets

Elaine Byrne: Biodiversity loss can be stemmed if we return to the beauty of our wild past

We have distanced ourselves from our native flora, with a consequent decline in indigenous plants and subsequent loss of wildlife, but we can all take practical steps to help restore it

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John Gibbons: How the 15-minute city found itself in the crosshairs of conspiracy theorists

Opposition to this most benign of notions is being whipped up by those who are likening it to a Marxist attack on individual freedoms

Eamon Ryan delays ‘controversial’ car reduction memo to allow more time for government discussion

The strategy will be one of the most ambitious and contentious aspects of the Green Party’s term in government and has already caused division within the Dáil and within government ranks

AA Ireland urges free public transport trial before private car clampdown

The group said measures aimed at cutting car use, such as congestion charges, could ‘spook’ citizens

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Editorial: Greens will face many roadblocks in plans to reduce car use

The Greens’ Climate Action Plan aims to reduce emissions by discouraging car use, but Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil politicians are likely to push back on any measures they feel put their constituents at a disadvantage

Government to consider radical new strategies to reduce private car use

A memo from the Minister from Transport, which targets lower carbon emissions by introducing congestion charges and higher parking fees, among other measures, is likely to cause division among the coalition

Government dropping 2030 aim for ban of fossil fuel cars an ‘acceptance of reality’, say executives

Stephen Gleeson, managing director of Hyundai Ireland, said the proposed ban had always been a stretch, and that 2035 would still prove difficult

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Bread soda in your fridge, lemon juice in your microwave – 8 tips for an ecological spring clean

From tiles to fabrics, a few simple tweaks can make your cleaning routine better for you, and the planet

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Fine Gael TD criticises government move away from 2030 ban of fossil fuel cars

EU competition rules have stalled a planned effort to make the sale of such vehicles illegal

State launches green transport incentive scheme for workplaces

Businesses will get gold, silver and bronze ratings based on efforts to reduce staff driving to work

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Government drops plans to ban sales of fossil fuel cars by 2030

EU told the government it would have to wait for the EU to legislate as a bloc for an internal combustion engine ban in 2035, but the government will still strive to make all new car sales fully electric by 2030