Ireland falling short of Kyoto commitments, research warns

A study carried out by a British think-tank has said that Britain and Sweden are the only t wo European countries on course to honour commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.

The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that Ireland, Italy and Spain will fail their target to cut greenhouse gases unless urgent action is taken.

The group said two thirds of nations aren't doing enough to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

A spokesman said the study showed countries are “reaching the point of no return on climate change".