George Lee

Environment Correspondent

Moneypoint Power Station is ending the use of coal for electricity generation six months earlier than planned

Moneypoint to end burning coal after 40 years

The ESB is to cease burning coal at its Moneypoint Power station in Co Clare from today. The plant has been burning coal since it was set up 40 years ago.

Climate • 20 Jun

The commission's report says that just transition should become a national priority for the whole of Ireland

Call for 'ambitious' strategy for climate-neutral economy

The Just Transition Commission has called on the Government to urgently provide a visionary, ambitious, just and joined-up strategy for the Ireland to transition to a climate-neutral economy.

Ireland • 18 Jun

The Climate Change Advisory Council wants existing incentives for electric vehicles to be maintained and enhanced

Climate body recommends rise in grants to buy EVs

The Climate Change Advisory Council is recommending that the Government provides an additional €10,000 in grants to low income households for the purchase of electric vehicles, particularly in areas with limited access to public transport.

Ireland • 18 Jun

The report says it is possible that climate change might bring fewer extreme wind storms in the future

EPA identifies 115 risks to Ireland from climate change

Disruption and damage to Ireland's energy system and built environment from extreme wind events are among 115 risks the country faces due to climate change, according to the EPA.

Climate Change • 04 Jun

The EPA said the maximum achievable reduction in emissions is only 23% - far from the 51% target

EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions

Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing.

Analysis and Comment • 31 May

The latest greenhouse gas emissions projections from the EPA said emissions could fall by up to 23% by 2030 (stock image)

Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA

Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Climate Change • 28 May

In 2024, emissions from electricity and transport went down, while heat-related emissions went up

Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years

Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year.

Ireland • 21 May