Climate campaigners slam lack of obligation to meet carbon targets in Climate Bill

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said dramatically reducing carbon emissions and protecting biodiversity must be the legacy of this Government. Picture: Andy Gibson

Climate campaigners have hit out at a lack of any obligation to meet ambitious carbon targets set out in a new Climate Action Bill.

The Government's Climate Action Bill puts into law a commitment for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and also sets up a five-year carbon budgeting system. However, there are no penalties if these targets are missed.