Eight coalesce in call for action at future of Europe summit to avert ‘climate breakdown’
The European Commission’s new climate strategy includes scenarios that reach net-zero emissions by 2050, estimating an additional €90 billion in investment per year in“The recent surge in public protests is forcing European leaders to finally recognise the urgency needed to combat the climate crisis,” said Wendel Trio, director of
“There is a real opportunity right now for the political system to recognise the scale of the challenge and commit to begin taking the steps needed to turn the ship around,” said Green Party leader“That change begins with accepting the reality that this is an emergency; while there is still denial in the Dáil and Government, Ireland won’t make the leap we know we have to,” he added.
A Government spokeswoman said “Ireland is determined to take ambitious action to deal with climate change and looks forward to engaging at Sibiu with the discussion paper tabled by a number of member states” ahead of formal engagement in June on the EU’s new strategic agenda.
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