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New policy brings Ireland 'a step closer' to ending fossil fuel use, says Eamon Ryan

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New govt policy encourages Irish people to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars

A new govt policy will encourage people to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, who spoke today (Thursday April 7) at the launch of ...

07 Apr 2022 at 20:33

Local News

New Government policy encourages drivers in Carlow to reduce use of petrol and diesel

A new govt policy will encourage people in Carlow and across Ireland to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, who spoke on Thursday ...

07 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Controversial Cambo oil field a ‘huge opportunity’, insists energy boss

Developing the Cambo oil field is a “huge opportunity” for the UK in terms of energy security and jobs, an energy boss said after his firm became the majority stakeholder for the controversial project. Alan Bruce, the chief executive of Ithaca ...

08 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Local News

New Government policy encourages drivers in Waterford to reduce use of petrol and diesel

A new govt policy will encourage people in Waterford and across Ireland to reduce use of petrol and diesel cars to bring Ireland "a step closer" to eradicating fossil fuels. That's according to Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, who spoke on ...

08 Apr 2022 at 10:33

Last day of the dinosaurs ‘arrived in the spring’

The asteroid which killed nearly all dinosaurs struck the Earth during the spring, researchers have concluded. In a new study, experts used extremely powerful X-rays and carbon isotope records of the bones of fish that died less than an hour ...

23 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Government urged to support households and cut fossil fuel use as bills soar

More than 30 campaign groups are urging the Government to provide more support for households, cut gas use and shift to renewables as bills soar. The call comes ahead of the Spring Statement and Government plans to bolster the UK’s energy ...

15 Mar 2022 at 01:25

‘Shocking’ gap in insulation action in face of high bills – climate advisers

There is a “shocking” gap in Government efforts to ensure homes are better insulated in the face of soaring energy bills, climate advisers have said. The Climate Change Committee’s latest report warns that Government plans for tackling ...

29 Jun 2022 at 19:21

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New funding announced to help businesses move away from fossil fuels

As part of this Government’s plans to take better care of our planet, the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality with responsibility for Law ...

16 Jun 2022 at 12:33

Motoring

'Historic decision' - EU approves ban on new combustion engine cars

The European Parliament and EU member countries have reached a deal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035. On Thursday night, EU negotiators sealed the first agreement of the bloc’s “Fit for 55” package set ...

28 Oct 2022 at 21:33

Sturgeon urged to reject Rosebank oil field plan after questions at Cop27

Scotland’s First Minister has been accused of not answering a question from a climate activist on controversial proposals for a new oil field in the North Sea. Nicola Sturgeon was approached by Wiktoria Jedroszkowiak – an activist ...

09 Nov 2022 at 14:02

UK urged to quit treaty that ‘puts fossil fuel interests before climate action’

The UK should follow other European countries in pulling out of a treaty that lets fossil fuel giants sue governments over their climate policies, campaigners have urged. The controversial Energy Charter Treaty was established in ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:53

Climate activists ‘won’t leave tunnel until Government makes meaningful promise’

Climate activists said they will not leave a tunnel dug beneath an Essex road until the Government makes a “meaningful statement” on halting future fossil fuel licences. Several Just Stop Oil campaigners have dug and been ...

02 Sept 2022 at 19:48

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