EU strikes deal on law to increase airline carbon taxes The European Union has reached a deal on a law to increase the price that airlines have to pay when they emit planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions, adding pressure to the sector to shift away from fossil fuels. Business • 07 Dec 22
EU strikes deal on law to increase airline carbon taxes The European Union has reached a deal on a law to increase the price that airlines have to pay when they emit planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions, adding pressure to the sector to shift away from fossil fuels. Business • 07 Dec 22
Eco-lie: Beware of greenwashing when living sustainably With consumers keen to live a greener life – and willing to pay a premium to make that happen - some companies are taking short-cuts to sustainability, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 30 Jul 22
Eco-lie: Beware of greenwashing when living sustainably With consumers keen to live a greener life – and willing to pay a premium to make that happen - some companies are taking short-cuts to sustainability, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 30 Jul 22
Hauliers in protest warning over emission cuts Hauliers are threatening to hold protests over climate emission cuts to the transport sector and "astronomical costs". Ireland • 26 Oct 21
Hauliers in protest warning over emission cuts Hauliers are threatening to hold protests over climate emission cuts to the transport sector and "astronomical costs". Ireland • 26 Oct 21
ESB launches €75m carbon reduction fund for businesses The ESB has launched a €75m fund aimed at assisting large firms to reduce their carbon footprints. Business • 26 Oct 20
ESB launches €75m carbon reduction fund for businesses The ESB has launched a €75m fund aimed at assisting large firms to reduce their carbon footprints. Business • 26 Oct 20
ISIF invests €10m in two big energy storage projects The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is investing €10m in Gore Street Energy Storage Fund as the company makes significant positive progress on the delivery of its battery storage assets in Ireland. Business • 04 Oct 19
ISIF invests €10m in two big energy storage projects The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund is investing €10m in Gore Street Energy Storage Fund as the company makes significant positive progress on the delivery of its battery storage assets in Ireland. Business • 04 Oct 19
50 new charging hubs in €20m e-car network investment The ESB is to roll out 50 new charging points for electric cars across the country, which will provided up to 100 km of electric driving range in as little as six minutes. Ireland • 05 Apr 19
50 new charging hubs in €20m e-car network investment The ESB is to roll out 50 new charging points for electric cars across the country, which will provided up to 100 km of electric driving range in as little as six minutes. Ireland • 05 Apr 19
98,000 petrol cars hit in VW's CO2 scandal Around 98,000 petrol cars count among the 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles found to show irregularities on their carbon emission levels, Germany's Transport Minister said today. Business • 04 Nov 15
98,000 petrol cars hit in VW's CO2 scandal Around 98,000 petrol cars count among the 800,000 Volkswagen vehicles found to show irregularities on their carbon emission levels, Germany's Transport Minister said today. Business • 04 Nov 15
South Korea delays smog tax proposals South Korea has delayed a proposed tax on vehicle carbon emissions by over five years to the end of 2020, amid pressure from domestic and US car makers who fear the levy would curb sales. News • 02 Sep 14
South Korea delays smog tax proposals South Korea has delayed a proposed tax on vehicle carbon emissions by over five years to the end of 2020, amid pressure from domestic and US car makers who fear the levy would curb sales. News • 02 Sep 14
Current policies will see Govt miss Kyoto target A new report says that Government policies will have to change if Ireland is to meet the target of reducing carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. News • 08 Jun 12
Current policies will see Govt miss Kyoto target A new report says that Government policies will have to change if Ireland is to meet the target of reducing carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. News • 08 Jun 12
