Ireland to fall well short of 2030 emissions reduction targets

EPA projections show Ireland made slight headway in raising its achievable reductions over the past 12 months, with projected reductions rising from 23% to 25%. But it will not be enough to make significant inroads on the country’s mandated climate change targets. Picture: iStock 

Ireland is certain to miss its European and domestic emissions reduction targets for 2030 by a distance, with just half of the State’s 51% goal projected to be achieved.

The latest emissions projections from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show Ireland made slight headway in raising its achievable reductions over the past 12 months, with projected reductions rising from 23% to 25%.