Sudden global cooling and the budgeting of eggs
Professor Sam McConkey has said that the government should learn lessons from Covid-19 to better prepare for future crises, such as “climate emergencies.” The comments were made this weekend during an interview on RTÉ Radio 1 with Brendan O’Connor. “I think our political leaders really need to go back and ask how could we have […]
A group of environment-focused economists in Germany have called for massive tax hikes on meat products to combat climate change, even as food prices surge due to inflation. According to researchers from TU Berlin’s Chair of Sustainable Use of Natural Resources, the government should move to limit meat consumption to “attain greenhouse gas neutrality.” “Livestock […]
Mattie McGrath TD has accused the government of being “dangled on a string” by the Greens, ripping Green TD Brian Leddin for his comments on the increased fertiliser prices. The comments were made in the Dáil this week, as fertiliser prices soar across Ireland and put strain on farming businesses. Mattie McGrath attacks the supposedly […]
Blames “crazy green policies”
You know, as a regular punter on the outside looking in, it can sometimes seem like the Irish government are as extreme on the issue of climate change as one could possibly be. This is, after all, the same government who spent years running around the country shutting down “pristine” power stations, without any immediate […]
In an effort to soften the unpopular impact of carbon taxes, the green political lobby have coined the terms “Climate Justice” and “a just transition”. Without explaining how this new money generated from all the opportunities of this “just transition” gets into the hands of ordinary people, the political class hint that a transition to […]
Michael Healy-Rae TD has accused Climate Minister Eamon Ryan of living in “Never-Never Land” like Michael Jackson, adding that he would like to welcome the Minister to “the real world” as regards the rising cost of living. The remarks were made yesterday in the Dáil during Leaders’ Questions. “I have always said and I am […]
Activists and TDs have welcomed the recommendation that peat harvesting in Ireland be resumed in 2022, after a public outcry greeted the sudden closure of Irish operations and the subsequent importation of both peat moss and peat briquettes into the country. The Irish Independent reported this morning that “the Government’s working group is expected to […]
The unborn child
China has not pledged to reduce emissions by one single tonne.
Green Party TD Ossian Smyth has said that Covid-19 has proven the public are willing to make “dramatic” lifestyle changes to avert perceived crises, which could also extend to their behaviour on climate change. The remarks were made by the Dun Laoghaire TD last week during a Dáil debate. Ossian Smyth, Green Party, on how […]