Ireland ranked low in latest international climate action league

When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, Ireland remains among the very low performers, according to the Climate Change Performance Index.

Ireland is lagging around the tail end of low-performing countries when it comes to tackling emissions, according to an international rating index that measures countries' actions on protecting the environment.

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), an independent guide published yearly since 2005, ranked Ireland 46th in 2021 out of more than 60 countries, falling seven spots since last year.