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Full coverage: Climate change

New year, new climate – Part 1: A nation adrift after a wasted decade?

The publication of the Climate Action Plan and the mixed reaction to COP26 at the end of last year set the scene for an acceleration of climate policy. This two-part series explores the joined-up approach required to harness the power of business in this effort.

John Reynolds
17th Jan, 2022 - 15 min read

Colm McCarthy: To avoid building more stranded assets, just apply the Public Spending Code

Current energy and transport plans show lessons from the hundreds of millions of euros wasted on peat-fired power stations have not been learned. Existing rules provide for the scrutiny needed to avoid this, but government departments simply ignore them.

Colm McCarthy
20th Dec, 2021 - 6 min read

“Our technology is recognised in Scotland and we’re probably going to have to relocate there”

From the global politics of climate change to the reality of Europe’s geography, Eddie O’Connor is convinced that his new business enabling long-distance electricity transport will play a crucial part in the transition to renewable energy. But he is scathing about Ireland’s ability to support such innovation.

Thomas Hubert
15th Dec, 2021 - 4 min read

Climate change, frustration and the illusion of intergenerational solidarity: “The analogy of war is relevant”

In a special podcast following COP26 and the publication of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, four of The Currency’s writers focused on climate change discuss the vast distance left to cover between official discourse and reality – and its implications for the role of the state.

Thomas Hubert
17th Nov, 2021 - 6 min read

Ed Brophy: Time, the climate-fiscal state and a new enlightenment

Humanity’s latest experience of climate change was the Little Ice Age in the 17th century, which resulted in widespread upheaval and loss of life – but also led to the Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, with lessons on the role of the state.

Ed Brophy
16th Nov, 2021 - 4 min read

There soon won’t be an Irish cow milked in Glanbia’s name. What does this mean for the group’s green credentials?

As the food group continues its strong recovery, it is selling its historic dairy business back to farmers, distancing itself from controversial expansion in the industry – and providing a price benchmark for a stalled similar plan at Kerry Group.

Thomas Hubert
11th Nov, 2021 - 6 min read

Disappointing climate plan contains one bold new target: 80% renewable electricity. But how?

The latest Climate Action Plan falls short of the Government's own targets, showing that ministers continue to dither on making hard decisions. By default, a growing share of steeper efforts will fall on electricity generation – and there, at least, some action is happening.

Thomas Hubert
5th Nov, 2021 - 9 min read

The Central Bank is reviewing its mortgage rules. Should they be altered – and how?

It might not be immediately obvious but there is a strong link between the Glasgow climate conference and the Central Bank's mortgage rules. It is time to include energy efficiency and commuting factors into the real cost of a mortgaged property – not to mention their value to wider society.

Ronan Lyons
3rd Nov, 2021 - 8 min read

Cows, cars and climate: Carbon budget spells out agriculture v energy dilemma

The Climate Change Advisory Council has laid out what is feasible to cut Ireland’s greenhouse gas emission by half in ten years. It boils down to balancing disruption between the power, transport and heat used by every home and business or the agri-food sector supporting entire rural communities.

Thomas Hubert
27th Oct, 2021 - 6 min read

When we hoped tinkering at the margins would solve the financial crisis, Germany said no. Climate change is next

German governments do what voters have elected them to do, under the watchful eye of the Bundestag. This previously led to austerity-laced EU bailouts. This time, Germany’s big election issue was the environment.

Thomas Hubert
29th Sep, 2021 - 3 min read
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