Great progress by the Italian Government with progressive policy getting green light from EU Commission with €4.7 billion public support scheme for biomethane & biofuels. This makes Ireland the only EU members state is currently not supporting biomethane. @Dept_CCAE @IRLDeptPER https://t.co/zv3NfxVuOs
Figures released today show government spending on R&D in 2016 fell and it is estimated it only rose by 0.01% last year. Overall public and private spending on R&D in 2016 was 1.43% of GNP in 2016. Far cry from 2.5% target set by government science strategy Innovation 2020.
Delivered at 1/3 of the cost, while developing an indigenous renewable gas industry, circular economy, part of solution to decarbonise our pillar industries of agri-food, biopharma, beverages & help future proofing export revenues of €13.6 billion p.a year. This is no brainer! https://t.co/CmwxIGnnFj
Apple will employ solar and biogas in HQ. Integration of energy systems is essential to optimise carbon reduction. Dispatchable Bioenergy to support intermittent Renewable electricity. @SEAI_ie@eriucc@MaREIcentre https://t.co/zUotjAq173
Everything at stake in Europe as @DenisNaughten negotiates new european renewables law. Will he put citizens first? Unnecessary Capacity payments or for coal >550g/KWh is putting incumbents ahead of citizens. Also Want to see 1% Renewable heat / annum. https://t.co/RN9uBoGwQp
Very poor representation of government representatives in the Dail on the climate change presently. One would wonder how genuine the governments concern on climate change is.
The 25+ year old solid fuel range in its rightful place.. outside the front door ready for disposal. Air to water heat pump, ventilation and fabric upgrade complete under @super_homesIrl #smokyCoalBan#cleanair
"Mitigation scenarios consistent with 1.5 degrees require an early phase-out of #coal ". Is this at the "limits of societal feasibility?" ask @ThomasASpencer et al in new paper for special issue on #1point5 . Read it for free at https://t.co/vNqKzHBkYF