Introduction of Climate Action Bill 'a very proud day' for Greens, says Eamon Ryan

The party leader said the targets set down in new legislation would not have been as ambitious without the efforts of young people

Eamon Ryan: Young people will implement most of the changes and will be the beneficiaries of the real, positive, and hopeful developments this legislation will bring. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The destruction of the natural world "puts Covid in the shade" when it comes to the risk to people, the Green Party leader has told the Dáil.

Eamon Ryan singled out young people who campaigned for climate action and said the targets set down in new legislation would not have been as ambitious without their efforts.