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Budget 2027 press conference of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment & Department of Transport with t Minister for Transport Darragh O Brien , Minister of State special responsibility for Employment, Small Business and Retail and Circular Economy Alan Dillon, Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries and for the Marine Timmy Dooley , Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports Sean Canney, Minister of State with special responsibility for Community Development and Charities and for Rural Transport Jerry Buttimer
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Ireland allocates €1.28bn to energy and climate transition in 2027 Budget

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago6 mins

Ireland has allocated €1.28 billion to energy, climate action and environmental measures in its 2027 Budget announcement. Some €950 million…

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Just 31% of consumers across 17 of the world's largest economies have confidence that their government will make decisions that benefit the majority of people in the long-term, according to a new report by Earth4All.
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Less than a third of consumers have confidence in governments’ future decision-making

1 month ago1 month ago4 mins

Just 31% of consumers across 17 of the world’s largest economies have confidence that their government will make decisions that…

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An academic paper has said that while the ongoing conflict in Iran and its effect on oil supplies presents an opportunity to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, policy decisions mean this opportunity is being missed.
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World is ‘missing opportunity’ to transition away from fossil fuels amidst ongoing Iran conflict

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

An academic paper has said that while the ongoing conflict in Iran and its effect on oil supplies presents an…

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Americans are more likely to support and take action on environmental issues when they are supported by scientists or their fellow citizens, rather than by the government, new research from Boston College and Princeton University has suggested.
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US consumers more likely to support environmental issues when backed by scientists, citizens

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Americans are more likely to support and take action on environmental issues when they are supported by scientists or their…

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The UK government has announced that 'plug-in' solar panels will be available in retailers within months, offering households an opportunity to reduce their energy bills and reliance on fossil fuels.
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UK to make ‘plug-in’ solar panels available within months

7 months ago7 months ago6 mins

The UK government has announced that ‘plug-in’ solar panels will be available in retailers within months, offering households an opportunity…

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Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt, has described the country's new Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 as being "better for the environment, and better for business".
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Australia’s new environment bill ‘better for business’, says Minister

12 months ago12 months ago4 mins

Australia‘s Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt, has described the country’s new Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 as…

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The UK government has launched a national plan to recruit the workers it needs for the clean energy transition, with 400,000 extra jobs anticipated by 2030.
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UK government launches recruitment drive to support clean energy growth

1 year ago10 months ago4 mins

The UK government has launched a national plan to recruit the workers it needs for the clean energy transition, with…

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A Grain of Sand's Chris Hines on why the time is right for 'intelligent activism'
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A Grain of Sand’s Chris Hines on why the time is right for ‘intelligent activism’

1 year ago6 months ago17 mins

For Chris Hines, owner of the A Grain of Sand consultancy and co-founder of activist group Surfers Against Sewage, the…

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Ireland's government needs to make addressing rising emissions in the built environment a priority, as well as provide wider supports for heat pumps and solar PV adoption, the Climate Change Advisory Council has said.
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Ireland’s government ‘must address’ rising emissions in the built environment

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Ireland‘s government needs to make addressing rising emissions in the built environment a priority, as well as provide wider supports…

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Some 67% of Irish people feel 'frustration' about climate change, while more than half express 'worry' (54%) or 'powerlessness' (51%), a new study by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment has found.
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Two thirds of Irish people ‘frustrated’ by climate change

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Some 67% of Irish people feel ‘frustration’ about climate change, while more than half express ‘worry’ (54%) or ‘powerlessness’ (51%),…

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