Articles

Non-journal articles & media

Articles

Non-journal articles & media

Will working from home help save the environment?

New research shows remote working, reduced car commuting and effective policy design could improve the Irish environment

Posted on June 18, 2020

By Frank Crowley, Hannah Daly, Justin Doran and Geraldine Ryan, UCC Article published in RTE Brainstorm on 18 June 2020. [Read More]

Tags: COVID transport climate

RTE Radio 1 Drivetime interview with Philip Boucher-Hayes

Interview with MaREI researchers on the impact of COVID on climate change and air pollution

Posted on May 19, 2020

RTE Radio 1 Drivetime interview with Philip Boucher-Hayes on COVID’s impacts on climate change [Read More]

Tags: COVID climate interview

It is not clear if Green Party’s emissions reduction target is feasible

The energy system could decarbonise at 7% annually but requires far-reaching action

Posted on April 30, 2020

Hannah Daly, James Glynn and Brian O’Gallachoir, published in the Irish Times on 30/4/2020 [Read More]

Tags: climate article policy

No traffic on the roads means carbon emissions have 'plummeted'

The massive reduction in traffic and emissions will not necessarily help Ireland meet its climate change targets

Posted on April 23, 2020

By Vera O’Riordan and Hannah Daly, UCC Published on RTE Brainstorms on 23/4/2020 [Read More]

Tags: climate COVID transport

Inside Politics Podcast - Can we reduce carbon emissions by 7 percent per year?

The energy system could decarbonise at 7 percent annually but requires far-reaching action

Posted on April 20, 2020

I spoke with Hugh Linehan, Irish Times Arts and Culture editor, on the Irish Times Inside Politics podcast to discuss where the 7% annual decarbonisation target came from, and if it’s achievable. [Read More]

Tags: climate audio policy