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Dublin, Ireland – The Irish government has announced a new plan to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Action Plan includes over 180 actions to be taken across all sectors of the economy to help Ireland meet its targets under the Paris Agreement. The plan aims to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by 7% per year on average, which would put the country on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

The plan includes a range of measures such as increasing the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency in buildings, promoting electric vehicles, and reducing emissions from agriculture. The government has also committed to phasing out the use of coal for electricity generation by 2025 and increasing the carbon tax to €80 per tonne by 2030.

The Climate Action Plan has been welcomed by environmental groups who have been calling for urgent action to address climate change. However, some have criticized the plan for not going far enough, particularly in relation to agriculture which is responsible for a significant proportion of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The agriculture sector accounts for around one-third of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to the large number of cattle in the country. The Climate Action Plan includes measures to reduce emissions from agriculture such as promoting low-emissions slurry spreading and improving the efficiency of nitrogen use. However, it has been criticized for not addressing the issue of reducing the number of cattle in Ireland.

The government has defended its approach, stating that reducing the number of cattle would have a significant impact on the rural economy and that alternative solutions such as improving the efficiency of farming practices should be pursued instead.

The Climate Action Plan has also been criticized for not including specific targets for reducing emissions from the aviation and shipping sectors. These sectors are responsible for a significant proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions but are not covered by the Paris Agreement.

The government has stated that it will work with the international community to address emissions from these sectors and that it is committed to developing a national policy on sustainable aviation and shipping.

Overall, the Climate Action Plan represents a significant step forward in Ireland’s efforts to address climate change. However, it is clear that more needs to be done, particularly in relation to agriculture and the aviation and shipping sectors. The government must continue to work with stakeholders to develop and implement effective policies to reduce Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions and ensure a sustainable future for the country.

Martin Reid

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