Rural Life
A report from the NESC has found that Ireland is currently among the most fossil-fuel import dependent countries in Europe.
Environment
Ireland will need to phase out the use of harmful fossil fuels by 2039 if the country is to meet climate targets, the CCAC has said.
A new report has highlighted that health risks due to climate change are being 'exacerbated' by continued investment in fossil fuels
Dairy
Ruminants are often blamed for global warming due to their enteric methane emissions but their contribution and important role in grassland..
Over 80% of people across the globe want their government to take "stronger" action to combat climate change, according to the UNDP survey...
A Belgian farmer and a number of NGOs are attempting to sue a major fossil fuel company, claiming damages as a result of climate change.
Oil and gas boilers were installed in less than 5% of new houses in 2023, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage said.
Almost 200 nations have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems at the COP28 which is taking place in Dubai.
A new report by the IEA highlights that without targeted action on methane, the global average surface temperature will likely exceed 1.6°C
Ahead of COP28, Pope Francis called for support today for the transition towards clean energy and abandonment of fossil fuels
The burning of solid fuel such as coal, turf and wood to heat homes is one of the most significant pollutants in Ireland
The Green Party has "warmly welcomed" the decision by An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission for the proposed Shannon LNG terminal.
Machinery Focus
The pressure on farmers to keep on changing continues unabated and nowhere was this more apparent...
Machinery News
As recently suggested by Agriland, the desire by Germany to see the role of eFuel (produced from...
Agri-Business
Diesel and petrol powered cars have been offered a reprieve by EU ministers after a vote to ban them by the EU parliament.
Irish wind farms provided 42% of the country's electricity in February, according to a new report from Wind Energy Ireland.
It has been five years since Valtra swapped to Neste renewable diesel for testing its tractors, saving four million litres of fossil fuel.
An energy windfall tax must be used to benefit those struggling the most, according to Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly.
A new report reveals that between 2019 and 2021, the G20 countries and multilateral development banks (MDBs) provided at least $55 billion/yr for fossil fuels.
The CCAC has called for swift action to support people and communities this winter by addressing Ireland's dependence on fossil fuels.
Fine Gael MEPs are backing various measures to tackle climate change, including an EU ban on diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2035.
Renewable energy continued its growth, especially in electricity generation, as other certain fuel categories were "significantly affected".
Agri Politics
Mooted Government proposals to outlaw the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 are ludicrous, according to Offaly TD Carol Nolan.
