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Merkel speaks in favour of increasing EU’s 2030 climate target to 55%

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On Thursday (22 August), Angela Merkel and several of her ministers came to The Hague to meet with the Dutch government. At the meeting, Merkel and Rutte announced their collaboration in strengthening climate protection at EU level. The German chancellor also stated that she favours a 55% reduction in greenhouse gases in the European Union … Read more

Offshore wind can blow many benefits our way in Ireland

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Ireland’s woeful record on climate change action is well documented. It is a source of embarrassment and it is damaging our economy, society, and environment. The State is 90% off the 2020 target for reducing emissions and if on the current path there can be little prospect of meeting the 2030 targets. Ireland is one … Read more