Bolt to launch first electric bike scheme in the South East
Would you swap the car out for an e-bike? As people look for more alternatives for travelling around towns and cities, Bolt has announced the launch of their second regional electric bike scheme in the country. The mobility company announced the new expansion on Sunday (31 July). 80 e-bikes are set to hit the streets […]
3 years ago
Taylor Swift responds after report claims she has the highest celebrity private jet emissions
Other celebrities named in the report include Jay-Z and Oprah Winfrey. Taylor Swift has responded to criticism after a recent report claimed she is the worst offending celebrity when it comes to private jet CO2 emissions. Earlier this month, Kylie Jenner was slammed for routinely taking trips on her private jet for minutes at a […]
3 years ago
Climate policy must be enacted now to “secure a livable future” – United Nations
A lack of action could lead to disastrous consequences for the planet. The United Nations (UN) has warned governments that stricter climate policies must be enacted to “secure a livable future” for generations to come. The warning came along with the publishing of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday […]
4 years ago
20c levy to be introduced on disposable coffee cups
Time to invest in a keep cup… The Government has announced plans to introduce a levy on disposable coffee cups in the coming months. The plan is part of a new Circular Economy Bill, which hopes to see Ireland become the first country to eliminate the use of disposable cups. The scheme was set to […]
4 years ago
WATCH: David Attenborough delivers emotional speech on climate emergency
Captivating and – like the crisis we face – impossible to ignore. Legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough gave a powerful speech as the first proper day of COP26 got underway in Glasgow, addressing world leaders and fellow activists on the desperately urgent nature of the climate crisis. Named as the ‘People’s Advocate’ at […]
4 years ago
Eamon Ryan: Carbon budgets “will require fundamental changes to Irish life”
The changes aim to cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030. Eamon Ryan has said that the proposed carbon budgets by the Climate Change Advisory Council will “require fundamental changes to Irish life” in order to successfully implement. The new budgets are part of a roadmap that was planned as part of the Climate Action and […]
4 years ago