EPA report: Ireland experiences 1°C temperature rise amid surging emission rates
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Ireland is increasingly susceptible to the effects of climate change, as highlighted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) groundbreaking Climate Change Assessment Report, which serves as the country’s first comprehensive scientific evaluation of its changing climate and the necessary measures to avert catastrophic impacts.
The report reveals that Ireland’s average temperatures have risen by about 1°C over the past century, with 16 of the 20 warmest years occurring since 1990.
Moreover, extreme weather events, such as storms and flooding, have become increasingly frequent. The assessment delves into the extensive impacts on diverse sectors, including invasive species threatening wildlife, agriculture, coastal areas facing sea level rise, water resources, and public health infrastructure.
Notably, the report states that Ireland’s current policy emphasis on technological changes falls short of addressing systemic challenges and calls for a broader scope of measures, including societal, economic, and governance changes.
Despite being the second-highest per-capita emitter in the EU, Ireland’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains limited. The report pushes for urgent action to accelerate emissions reduction and enhance climate resilience.
EPA Director General Laura Burke emphasizes that the assessment is a significant contribution to understanding the challenges posed by climate change in Ireland, reinforcing the imperative for the nation to expedite efforts to become climate-neutral and resilient.
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