Organisations face up to tough EU plans cracking down on Irish emissions

Agriculture must share in Ireland’s bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% relative to the 2005 level.

The most important EU climate change policy development since 2007 — that was the Teagasc verdict on last week’s proposals from Brussels for greenhouse gas reduction to be achieved from 2021 to 2030.

Already, the industrial and power sectors (ETS) are asked to reduce 2030 emissions by 43%, compared to 2005.