Monthly Archives: October 2026
Diesel for transport has run out of road
It has been maddening to see the government walk away from carbon taxes in Budget 2027, while simultaneously jacking up subsidies to dirty liquid fuels and, for good measure, imposing fare hikes on public transport, ie. punishing the very people … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Global Warming, Pollution, Sustainability
Tagged diesel, freight, HGVs, HVO, Irish Examiner, National Transport Authority, rail, SEAI, ZEHDV
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City or country? Oosterwold blurs the lines
I had discussed various aspects of the Dutch approach to energy, food and sustainability in ‘The Lie of the Land’. While it was published in September of last year, the research and writing phase kicked off in late 2023. I … Continue reading
