Different policy advised for short term greenhouse gases like methane
In the week when it was revealed that one coal-fired power plant in Poland emits more greenhouse gas than all of Ireland, it was also encouraging for farmers who fear climate attacks on their livelihood that the Irish Climate Change Council advised the Government to target net zero emissions of long-lived gases by 2050, but that methane (the main gas from our agriculture) does not have to go to zero.
The council was invited by Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton to advise for preparation of multi-annual carbon budgets, and for drafting legislation.
