Energy & Environment
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Climate Action
The Government’s Climate Action Plan was published in July 2019. The plan outlines ambitious decarbonisation targets and how Ireland will…
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Insects: Sustainable protein
Western sensitivities aside, in an era of climate crisis, insects have the potential to provide a viable source of sustainable…
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Significant infrastructure investment required to achieve Ireland’s energy and climate targets
Early planning and investment will be important for assets which can be re-purposed and brought into line with the trajectory…
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Ireland’s climate action plan
Speaking at Energy Ireland, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton TD outlines the ambitions of the Government’s…
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Low Carbon Future: The Foundation of the CRU Strategic Plan
The energy and water sectors in Ireland are critical to the well-being of the citizens of Ireland and the health…
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A decarbonised Europe by 2050
In November 2018, the European Commission presented its long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate-neutral economy by 2050.…
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Rising costs pose a threat to Climate Action Plan
Wind energy is one of the cheapest forms of renewable power in the world and is increasingly competitive with fossil…
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Enhancing the carbon tax
Welcoming the merit of the Government’s new Climate Action Plan 2019, John FitzGerald, Chair of the Government’s Climate Change Advisory…
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Scenario planning: Ireland’s three possible carbon futures
One of EirGrid’s main roles is to develop the electricity transmission grid so that it can meet the long-term needs…
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The UK’s energy markets in transition
Ofgem CEO Dermot Nolan discusses the UK experience of energy markets transition and outlines his desire to see a zero-carbon…
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