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Politicians label 25% compromise on agriculture emissions as ‘failure’

Opposition politicians have labelled a 25% emissions reduction for Ireland’s agricultural sector “a failure” on climate action, while a farmers’ lobbying group said it was a “potentially devastating blow for Irish farming”. On Thursday, the ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:15

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Avonmore Fresh Cream goes green - Kilkenny Live

Avonmore, Ireland’s leading dairy brand, has switched to Tetra Top® cartons for its Fresh Cream range, a move which will save up to 40 tonnes of plastic every year, or the equivalent weight of two fully loaded tour buses. It’s all part of ...

05 Aug 2022 at 10:00

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Climate experts raise concerns about emissions cuts falling short of 51% target

Climate experts have raised concerns about the emissions targets agreed by the Government for key sectors of the Irish economy, and that the 51% overall reduction target would not be met by 2030. It comes as Ireland’s Minister for ...

29 Jul 2022 at 18:47

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Kilkenny County Council is putting the focus on energy

Focus on Energy Week, organised by Carlow and Kilkenny Local Authorities is to highlight the importance of being energy aware in a bid to save money and positively contribute to climate action. Kilkenny County Council achieved ...

07 Mar 2022 at 15:43

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€2 million funding for climate action 'will assist farmers and rural communities'

Funding of €2 million has been announced to help support national climate action in the Irish agri-food sector. It is hoped the action will help farmers and rural communities in the long term. Minister for Agriculture, Food ...

30 Mar 2022 at 16:17

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Government ‘on track’ to reach target of 950,000 electric vehicles

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan claimed the Government is “on track” to reach its target of having 950,000 electric vehicles by the end of the decade. Mr Ryan said the government will launch a new 100 million euro strategy ...

27 Nov 2022 at 17:57

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Climate Ready Academy to host open session for Kilkenny businesses on sustainability upskilling courses

The Climate Ready Academy is hosting an open session for all Kilkenny businesses interested in upskilling in the areas of sustainability and climate action in 2023. According to a recent ESRI report, 75% of businesses ...

05 Dec 2022 at 17:30

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Tánaiste says new climate plan provides 'clarity and opportunities' for businesses

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar today said that the Climate Action Plan 2021, published Thursday November 4, provides clarity and opportunity for businesses. Speaking today, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment ...

05 Nov 2021 at 16:16

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Climate Action Plan to target car journey reduction and increased solar use

The Government's Climate Action Plan is set to be published today, which will outline ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions. Under the plans, there will be a target for car travel to be cut by at least 500,...

04 Nov 2021 at 11:21

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Kilkenny people urged to have your say on Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan

Waterways Ireland is calling on members of the public to have their say on its new Climate Action Plan. This is the cross-border navigation authority’s first climate action plan. Focused on the decade to 2030, ...

27 Oct 2021 at 08:07

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'Put your thinking COP on' - Young Irish people encouraged to participate in National Youth Climate Summit

Young people in Ireland will get the opportunity to partake in the National Youth Climate Summit organised by ECO-UNESCO and 4 national youth organisations. The summit will allow young people the opportunity ...

19 Oct 2021 at 14:08

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Kilkenny consumers encouraged to support positive climate action 'one sip at a time'

An information webinar on waste prevention and conscious consumption will take place later this month. The event will be hosted by Sorcha Kavanagh, the campaigns co-ordinator at the Conscious Cup Campaign, ...

09 Sept 2021 at 21:00

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