It warns, however, that Ireland can’t continue to rely on external events to achieve climate goals.
Restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic led to a fall in greenhouse gas emissions last year, according the Environmental Protection Agency.
However, the watchdog's warning Ireland can’t continue to rely on external events to achieve its emissions goals.
In a new report, it says Ireland has failed to meet its 2013-2020 EU targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
The EPA admits it will be 'extremely challenging' to have one million electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2030.
The goal was set out by the government in its climate action plan and is designed to help reduce harmful emissions.
John Sweeney is a climatologist and Emeritus Professor of Geography at Maynooth University.
He joined Clem Ryan on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today.
EPA GHG emissions projections show lockdown impact on emissions as a result of dramatic decline in economic activity & travel. To avoid an emissions surge as the economy recovers, all actions outlined in 2019 Climate Action Plan must be implemented now: https://t.co/acBkzLWYra pic.twitter.com/52txIR8leb
— EPA Ireland (@EPAIreland) June 22, 2021
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