Carbon Emissions

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<p>Scientists estimate that the global production of dry pet food adds up to around 26.6 million tonnes every year. Picture: iStock</p>

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Carbon pawprint of pets: Are our dogs and cats secret climate culprits?

From the food they eat to dog waste on the ground, our pets can end up adding to global pollution — but there are ways to give our dogs and cats a happy, healthy life while also treading more lightly on the planet. Here's how...

<p>Dr Michelle McKeown: "The decision to build a road through Ardee Bog highlights a major weakness in Ireland’s climate and environmental laws. Many peatlands are left unprotected unless they are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs)." Pictures: Friends of Ardee Bog </p>

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Paving over progress — what Ardee Bog means for Ireland’s climate future

<p>The committee had heard from transport and sustainability experts in September that SUVs would have been the sixth-largest emitter of carbon in the world last year if they were a country. File photo: David Parry/PA</p>

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Eamon Ryan: Government will examine taxing higher-polluting SUVs

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Ban on burning hedge clippings 'could threaten road safety'

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Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

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EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions

Ancient Amazon Charcoal Seen as Next Big Thing in Carbon Markets

Biochar: The ancient Amazon charcoal seen as the next big thing

For every ton of biochar produced, roughly three tons of carbon dioxide are sequestered

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Data centres now use as much power as all urban homes

'Are we prioritising emissions reduction or economic growth? The figures here are pointing towards economic growth, which is leading to a significant pollution problem.'

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Conspiracy theorists have 'fundamentally misunderstood' the 15-minute city, expert claims

Maynooth University professor of geography and climate change Peter Thorne said critics suggesting people would be "prisoners" within such a city are absurdly wrong

Thu, 11 May, 2023

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

German attempts to block EU legislation phasing out all internal combustion engines in cars by 2035 and the fudge of allowing e-fuels to continue to be used could shred critical climate targets

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Culture warriors care not for climate change

The victories of the populist agriculture-backed Farmer-Citizen Movement in last week’s senate election in The Netherlands have confused many domestic and international analysts

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Ministers jetting off for St Patrick's Day will produce up to 185 tonnes of emissions

In all, 36 representatives of the State will bring Ireland’s message to 74 cities in 44 countries this week, representing a significant carbon footprint

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Ireland's emissions continue to rise despite hitting 79% of climate targets

Sone 760 climate action measures were completed out of 965 targeted in 2022. However, data from SEAI indicates an upward trend of energy-related emissions.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2023

Ryan wanted 'unattainable' cuts to agriculture emissions, says McConalogue

Agriculture Minister had 'battles and arguments' with Eamon Ryan over the setting of carbon emission targets for the agriculture sector

Wed, 04 Jan, 2023

Rise in EU carbon emissions continues amid post-Covid rebound

Trends 'at odds with our political ambition and climate needs'

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

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Major glaciers, including Kilimanjaro and Yosemite, to disappear by 2050 — UN report

Carvalho said that the single most important protective measure to prevent major glacier retreat worldwide would be to drastically reduce carbon emissions

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

World headed for 'uncharted territory of destruction', warns new climate report

United in Science report warns of 'huge gap between aspirations and reality' when it comes to climate change, with greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise to record highs

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Public sector workers to have office temperatures controlled to reduce energy use

Ministers meet to discuss ways of reducing energy consumption in public buildings

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

'Great disappointment' that carbon emissions are still rising

SEAI report shows energy related emissions rose by 5.4% in 2021

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Dr Catherine Conlon: Walking is a boon for public health and emissions reduction

Active travel has the potential not only to slash carbon emissions and air pollution but, critically, increase longevity and enhance physical and mental health

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Charlie McConalogue bids to allay farmers' fears over impact of emissions cut

In his 'Irish Examiner' op-ed, the minister writes that agriculture has already been on a journey regarding emissions reduction for a number of years

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022

No agreement reached between Coalition on agriculture emissions targets

It had been hoped that the coalition partners would be able to agree on the level of cuts each sector will have to make by 2030 at the meeting

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Every sector will have to play its part

All parts of Ireland's society and economy will have to take responsibility for their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

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Working from home a 'powerful' way public can help reduce emissions, says EPA

'Moving away from fossil fuels improves air quality, something observed during the Covid-19 lockdown periods where traffic volumes were reduced'

Thu, 21 Jul, 2022

Airbus to use outdated superjumbo jet to test hydrogen-fuelled flights

Airbus will use its A380 jet as the unlikely test bed to help the industry fly into a fuel-efficient future. The jet is the last superjumbo of a bygone kerosene-guzzling era.

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Almost 20,000 Croke Park pitches worth of peatland 'rehabilitated'

Bord na Móna's work on 25,000 hectares of bogs is greatly stepping up carbon capture and also boosting biodiversity

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022

Experts warn of threats from climate change

Carbon emissions drop 'less than amount needed' for 2030 targets despite pandemic lull

Ireland also failed to meet its 2020 targets for renewable energy use which includes the likes of wind and solar power

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Cop26 Diary: Work together and these pledges won't be 'more blah blah blah'

The first week of the Cop26 - the 26th annual United Nations Climate 'Conference of Parties', finished, unofficially, with two large demonstrations. 25,000 people gathered on George's Square in Glasgow on Friday, with at least twice that amount on Saturday to mark the 'Global Day of Climate Action'. A member of a small group from University College Cork, Clara Ferbelbauer has been attending the conference as an observer

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Carbon emissions rebounding to close to pre-pandemic levels, scientists warn

Researchers analysing the figures expressed surprise that carbon emissions had rebounded so quickly, especially as parts of the global economy have not fully recovered

Thu, 04 Nov, 2021

Taoiseach accused of 'dodging' carbon emission questions

Government faces stinging criticism from Opposition on Ireland’s ability to reach its 51% target by 2030

Wed, 03 Nov, 2021

UCC president involved in research on role of insects in carbon emissions

Prof John O'Halloran, an ecologist and zoologist, was part of an international research team that gauged how much carbon is released from rotting wood worldwide, as well as the role that insects play in the process

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Caroline O'Donoghue: We can change our society

Last I checked, we were not all dead - enough of us changed our behaviour, didn't travel, and we are still functioning as a civilisation

Sun, 15 Aug, 2021

Farmers could be financially rewarded for planting trees on land under new forestry initiative

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue is looking at ways to radically increase the amount of afforestation in the country to help Ireland's climate targets

Mon, 02 Aug, 2021

Maeve Higgins: Joe Biden's response to climate change is not enough. But it's a start

In the US, ground-up activism has forged the Green New Deal — a last-gasp chance to reverse climate change

Sat, 31 Jul, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Cork Harbour has potential to be a wind sector hub

We need to change generations-old habits to address climate change now

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Councillors slam move to cut milage rates for emissions-heavy cars

A major row between the Government and county councillors is brewing over Green Party plans to reduce mileage rates for those driving emissions-heavy cars.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2020

Airline boss calls for business class ban to cut carbon emissions

Business class flying should be scrapped to cut carbon emissions, according to the boss of the a UK airport's largest airline.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Dublin and Cork commit to net zero emissions by 2050

Dublin and Cork Airports have committed to becoming net zero for their carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

OECD assesses Ireland for 'sustainable' goals

Ireland is reaching targets in relation to available water, economic productivity and carbon emissions coming up to 2030 but falls down when it comes to areas like smoking and access to education, according to a major report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Mon, 20 May, 2019

McDonald: Carbon taxes will hit struggling families most

Mary Lou McDonald insists carbon taxes are not the solution to tackling climate change.

Wed, 27 Mar, 2019

Amazon aims to cut carbon footprint

Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shoppers' doorsteps, has announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Readers' Blog: Potential for cycling to cut carbon emissions

The Government’s recently published Annual Transition Statement 2018 has ignored the potential for cycling to reduce transport emissions (1). The legislation is designed to enable Ireland’s transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2018

An Post pledges to eliminate carbon emissions within a decade