Under EU ETS, industries can trade carbon dioxide allowances in order to maintain an overall balance in GHG emissions

Industry

Copyright John Doheny

Extensive Flooding In Co.Clare

This scene from County Clare will not be an uncommon sight anymore due to the rise in sea levels, extreme weather conditions and increased winter rainfall.

Courtesy of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Littleton Peat Briquette Factory, Co. Tipperary

Courtesy of Arnold Horner 2006.

windmills

lake reflect mountains

Fertilising

This photograph shows the back of a fertiliser. It is spraying fertiliser over the ground. This helps the crops grow better.

Irish Farmers' Journal

04

Blackbird

The blackbird lives in Ireland all year around. It is mainly a woodland bird but it is often sited in back gardens and hedgerows all over the country.

Copyright Mike Brown