Letters to the Editor: Ireland pays a big price for its small input into global warming

'Overall, the G20 countries are responsible for over 70% of the global total emissions.'

Understanding the scientific basis for Ireland’s relatively minor contribution to global warming and emissions is a prerequisite to understanding Ireland’s responsibility on climate matters.

According to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the World Bank, Ireland’s current contribution to global warming is a miniscule 0.1105% of the world total.