Ireland should become the first country in the world to ban fossil fuel-related adverts as a “bold step for climate action but also a significant move for public health”, an Oireachtas committee has heard. “Fossil fuel advertising should go the same way as cigarette adverts given the impact on human health. But, citing the smoking ban, she said Ireland was a global forerunner in that battle and could take similar decisions again. She said some in the audience feel that climate change is “nothing to do with them” and is “someone else’s problem”. Ms McCarthy said this is a huge challenge for RTÉ, given its efforts to embed climate and environment coverage in its reporting.

Source: Irish Examiner October 08, 2024 22:30 UTC