The Status of Ireland's Climate has been compiled the the EPA, Met Eireann and the Marine Institute.
Global climate change means Ireland is getting warmer and wetter - according to a new report.
"The Status of Ireland's Climate" has been conducted by Environmental Protection Agency, Met Eireann and the Marine Institute, comes just days after a global report from the IPCC showed climate change is a 'Code Red for humanity'.
‘The Status of Ireland’s Climate 2020’ shows Ireland’s climate is warmer & wetter than it used to be. Increases in carbon dioxide, methane & nitrous oxide are leading to sea level rise, increased ocean acidity & higher ocean temps https://t.co/6G5UnEGd3F #IrishClimateStatus pic.twitter.com/fjl9EKSxQD
— EPA Ireland (@EPAIreland) August 12, 2021
Today's localised report shows sea level rises around the coast and a longer growing season on land.
John Hanley, Climate Scientist from Met Eireann, says climate change in Ireland is in line with the planet.
While the report indicates Ireland is facing more droughts, more rain and more coastal flooding in the years to comE.
Irish sea levels rose by 2-3mm per year since the 1990s, and average sea surface temperature at Malin Head was 0.47ºC higher in the last 10 years compared to 1981-2010. EPA, @MetEireann & @MarineInst report on Ireland’s climate status. https://t.co/6G5UnEGd3F #IrishClimateStatus pic.twitter.com/GEkxNETPNI
— EPA Ireland (@EPAIreland) August 12, 2021
Ireland is not known for weather extremes, but John Hanley says there will be a change
Frank McGovern, the EPA's chief climate scientist and says sea levels are also a worry
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