An updated national Climate Action Plan includes targets for increased electric vehicles on roads, enough renewable energy to power all homes and businesses and better rural transport services.
The plan outlines action to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.
Hannah Daly, professor in sustainable energy at UCC, and Social Democrats spokesperson Environment and Biodiversity Jennifer Whitmore joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this latest plan.
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