Green Party spearheads five-year deal to move Dublin towards 'zero-carbon' status

A zero-carbon city would produce no more greenhouse gas emissions than it could off-set, for example by planting carbon-absorbing trees. Cities account for about 70% of the world's carbon dioxide emissions.

The Green Party has secured an agreement intended to make Dublin a zero-carbon city by 2050.

The party's 10 councillors on Dublin City Council have signed a five-year deal to improve the environment. The deal is also signed by Labour, Fianna Fáil and Social Democrat councillors.