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With Pat O'Toole, political editor of the Irish Farmers Journal and Dr Cara Augustenborg, a member of the Climate Change Advisory Council.
2024 is confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service to be the warmest year on record globally, and the first calendar year that the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level. We discuss these findings with Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin.
2024 is confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service to be the warmest year on record globally, and the first calendar year that the average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level. We discuss these findings with Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin.
Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy at University College Dublin, discusses the findings of an independent assessment of the climate action manifestos from the political parties.
The Labour Party has come out with a number one ranking in a new assessment of the climate action pledges in party manifestos, with the Green Party left in third behind the Social Democrats. The analysis was coordinated by UCD's Earth institute and commissioned by Friends of the Earth. We discuss this further with Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and is one of the three academic judges for the assessment.
The Labour Party has come out with a number one ranking in a new assessment of the climate action pledges in party manifestos, with the Green Party left in third behind the Social Democrats. The analysis was coordinated by UCD's Earth institute and commissioned by Friends of the Earth. We discuss this further with Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and is one of the three academic judges for the assessment.
Dr Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy at UCD, discusses the latest Copernicus monthly climate bulletin which says it is virtually certain that 2024 will be the warmest year on record.
Dr Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy in UCD, discusses the report card issued by Friends of the Earth on the Government's delivery of environmental commitments.
Friends of the Earth has said that Ireland has ‘just scraped a B- overall grade' in its attempts to address climate change issues.Meanwhile, Wind Energy Ireland has urged the government to provide funding to invest in infrastructure to develop offshore wind energy.Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor, Environmental Policy Programme at UCD and Noel Cunniffe, Chief Executive at Wind Energy Ireland, joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
The government has made progress on environmental commitments but much stronger action is needed. That is the assessment of a new report from Friends of the Earth examining the government's handling of climate issues. The report awards the government a B minus overall grade. Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Dr Cara Augustenborg, joined Shane on the show.
The government has made progress on environmental commitments but much stronger action is needed. That is the assessment of a new report from Friends of the Earth examining the government's handling of climate issues. The report awards the government a B minus overall grade. Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Dr Cara Augustenborg, joined Shane on the show.
Pat was joined by Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy at UCD and member of the Council of State, to discuss Eamon Ryan's warning that we have just five years to save the world from irreversible climate change. They explored what needs to be done and the potential consequences if action is not taken.
People do not yet understand how what they choose to eat affects climate change that's according to a new report out today from the ESRI. We get reaction to these findings with Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
People do not yet understand how what they choose to eat affects climate change that's according to a new report out today from the ESRI. We get reaction to these findings with Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
Joining Ivan Yates to review the main stories in the Sunday papers is Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Landscape Studies and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin; Larry Bass, CEO of production company, ShinAwiL; and Peter Leonard, Barrister and presenter of the Fifth Court, Ireland's Legal Podcast.Ivan is also joined by comedian, Alison Spittle to talk about her New Year's resolutions.
Daisy Dunne, Special Correspondent for Carbon Brief and Dr. Cara Augustenborg of The Climate Change Advisory Council.
Cop 28 begins later this week but what is on the agenda this year? To discuss further we heard from Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
Cop 28 begins later this week but what is on the agenda this year? To discuss further we heard from Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
Dr Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy, UCD, and Climate Change Advisory Council member, discusses the failures of countries including Ireland to meet their emission-cutting pledges.
Today's panel includes Grainne Ni Aodha, News Reporter with PA media, Paul Sommerville, Market Analyst, Bobby McDonagh, former Ambassador to the UK and EU Irish diplomat and Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Professor in Environmental Policy in UCD & Member of Climate Change Advisory Council.
In the latest episode of ‘In Conversation', a podcast series hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader is in conversation with Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy at UCD. The discussion is framed by a recent independent assessment of the Government's delivery on its commitment to reduce carbon emissions, as outlined in the Programme for Government.
Ciara Doherty reports live from Stradbally, and Claire Brock is joined in studio by Michael Healy-Rae TD, Hugh O'Connell, Emma Lane-Spollen, Blake Boland, Leo Lieghio, and Dr Cara Augustenborg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy at UCD and Chair of the assessment panel .
Are the Government on top of reaching our climate targets? Friends of the Earth have released a report which suggests they could do better.Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Chair of Report by Friends of the Earth joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Ireland has already used 47% of its Carbon Budget for the period 2021-2025 in just the first two years. That's according to a new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency this morning. Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Change Advisory Council gave her reaction to Ciara this morning.
Ireland has already used 47% of its Carbon Budget for the period 2021-2025 in just the first two years. That's according to a new report published by the Environmental Protection Agency this morning. Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Change Advisory Council gave her reaction to Ciara this morning.
How could Ireland's ever growing population help us reach our climate targets? Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Professor in Environmental Policy at UCD joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Global temperature rise temporarily exceeded the critical 1.5-degree threshold earlier this month. So reported the EU's Copernicus climate change observation service yesterday. Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council explained how worrying this is.
Global temperature rise temporarily exceeded the critical 1.5-degree threshold earlier this month. So reported the EU's Copernicus climate change observation service yesterday. Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council explained how worrying this is.
Today marks 'Earth Day' where we are encouraged to do our bit for the planet and take action against the climate crisis but how can we adopt this in our daily lives? Joining Anton to discuss is environmental scientist Cara Augustenborg and Tomás Sercovich, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland, which seeks to improve the sustainability of Ireland's business sector.
Carbon emissions in Ireland are continuing to rise despite almost 80 per cent of the goals in the State's 2021 Climate Action Plan having been implemented. That's according to a final progress report on the plan published yesterday. We get some reaction on the findings from Cara Augustenborg a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council.
Carbon emissions in Ireland are continuing to rise despite almost 80 per cent of the goals in the State's 2021 Climate Action Plan having been implemented. That's according to a final progress report on the plan published yesterday. We get some reaction on the findings from Cara Augustenborg a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council.
The ozone layer over the Earth is on track to recover in the next four decades but it faces potential fresh threats from chemicals released by new technologies. Speaking to Shane was a Professor in Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
The ozone layer over the Earth is on track to recover in the next four decades but it faces potential fresh threats from chemicals released by new technologies. Speaking to Shane was a Professor in Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.
Phillip is joined live in studio by Thomas Duffy is a former head of the Macra , Pat O'Toole tillage farmer in Wexford and Irish Farmer's Journal journalist and Dr Cara Augustenborg, assistant professor of environmental policy in UCD and a member of the government's Climate Advisory Council.
Europe has been experiencing a major heatwave to start the year which have seen a number of January temperature records broken. Cities from Berlin to Warsaw have experienced their warmest-ever start to the month. Cara Augustenborg is a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning,
Europe has been experiencing a major heatwave to start the year which have seen a number of January temperature records broken. Cities from Berlin to Warsaw have experienced their warmest-ever start to the month. Cara Augustenborg is a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning,
Dr Cara Augustenborg, Climate Change Advisory Council member, discusses the key issues to be addressed at COP27.
COP 27 begins this Sunday in Eqypt. More than 90 heads of state from around the world and representatives from 190 countries are expected to attend. The conference has been held annually since the first UN climate agreement in 1992. What can we expect from the conference? Speaking to Ciara was Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a Member of the Climate Advisory Council.
COP 27 begins this Sunday in Eqypt. More than 90 heads of state from around the world and representatives from 190 countries are expected to attend. The conference has been held annually since the first UN climate agreement in 1992. What can we expect from the conference? Speaking to Ciara was Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a Member of the Climate Advisory Council.
Without much more ambitious action, the impacts of climate change will be increasingly devastating across the planet. That's the grim outlook from a multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation. Cara Augustenborg is a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory Council discuss this more with Shane this morning on the show.
Without much more ambitious action, the impacts of climate change will be increasingly devastating across the planet. That's the grim outlook from a multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation. Cara Augustenborg is a Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory Council discuss this more with Shane this morning on the show.
Demand for electric heating, driven by an increased use of heat pumps, will see generation costs rise by as much as 46%, a new study by the ESRI has found. Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie and Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Member of the Climate Change Advisory Council, joined Regina to discuss how to decarbonize the grid.
Yesterday evening, coalition leaders reached a deal that will see a reduction of 25% in greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by 2030. Government sources have said farmers will be incentivised to deliver more emissions cuts in other sectors like energy and land use. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Tim Cullinan, President of the Irish Farmers Association, and Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council.
Yesterday evening, coalition leaders reached a deal that will see a reduction of 25% in greenhouse gas emissions for the agriculture sector by 2030. Government sources have said farmers will be incentivised to deliver more emissions cuts in other sectors like energy and land use. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Tim Cullinan, President of the Irish Farmers Association, and Cara Augustenborg, Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin and a member of the Climate Advisory council.
Temperatures peaked at 33 degrees in Dublin yesterday, the hottest day recorded in 135 years. Irish Water has warned that there are 12 areas across the country at risk of drought. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor of Landscape Studies and Environmental Policy at UCD discussed what these high temperatures mean for climate change.
Jess Kelly chats to Emmet Ryan of the Business Post about the legacy of Sheryl Sandberg. Dr. Cara Augustenborg explains the environmental benefit of the universal charger changes being introduced within the EU in 2024. We take a closer look at the attempts by TikTok to tackle screentime. The co-founder of The Wine Opener talks about problem-solving, design conception and pandemic delays.
Dr Cara Augustenborg joins Zara, Richard and Gavan to talk about Ireland's climate action plan and how the country is falling short of its targets despite the current government's progressive stance on the matter. Also on the show, a 170% increase in the number of people being treated for cocaine use over the last nine years has been reported as the country tries to deal with this issue. And Boris Johnson survives the Conservative vote of confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr.Cara Augustenborg is Environmental Policy Fellow at UCD and presenter of ‘Down To Earth' on Newstalk. She joined Kieran to discuss the challenges that can arise when owning an electric vehicle and the need for improvement in charging station, especially in rural areas. Simon Acton, of nextecocar.ie also joined the discussion explaining there is still work to be done if we are to encourage more consumers towards electric vehicles. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Philip Ryan, Political Editor, Irish Independent, Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Member of Climate Change Advisor Council & Environmental Policy Fellow UCD