Environmental Protection Agency Release ‘Air Quality in Ireland 2023’ Report
The Environmental Protection Agency has published a report on air quality in Ireland. This report contains data gathered from 115 monitoring stations across the country in 2023. According to the results of this report the main factors affecting Irish air quality are the burning of solid fuels in our homes which releases fine particles […]
€100 Billion for Regions Impacted by Transition from Fossil Fuels
The European Commission has published a plan for €1 trillion in green investments. It’s money which, says the Green Party, could play an important part in transitioning Ireland into a Greener future. The plan, which includes a Just Transition Mechanism worth around €100 billion, is designed to support EU regions most affected by the transition […]
Limerick woman forced to remove solar panels from her roof
Planning regulations seriously out of touch with the new clean energy future A Limerick woman will appear in Limerick Criminal and Licensing Court this morning (7/09/18) to defend her decision to install solar panels of the roof of her home in Gouldahover Estate in County Limerick. Current planning guidelines limit the extent of solar arrays […]
We need to move away from fossil fuels, EPA emissions projections show
Greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase from most sectors, given strong economic growth and an expansion of the agriculture sector. These figures show that, at best, Ireland will only achieve a 1% reduction by 2020 compared to a target of 20%. Fossil fuels such as coal and peat are expected to continue to be […]
MEPs Back Mandatory Infrastructure For Electric Vehicles– Sean Kelly MEP
The European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) has voted for mandatory electro mobility requirements in buildings as part of the ongoing review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Speaking after the vote on Wednesday, the Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly MEP, welcomed the provisions as “a vital […]
