THE Climate Change Advisory Council is seeking a €9 increase in the carbon tax in next week’s budget, a charge 20pc higher than the Government is planning. “The imperative for climate action remains, despite the understandable immediate focus on Covid-19,” said council chairman, Professor John FitzGerald. Recent extreme events, such as storms Ellen and Francis in August, show that we are vulnerable and that adaptation to climate change is essential." Professor FitzGerald said any negative impacts of the carbon tax on the poorest households could and should be compensated for through the revenues it raised. The council warns that without public acceptance, ambitious climate action will fail.

Source: Irish Independent September 30, 2020 09:33 UTC