The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness is urging farmers to talk to other people if they are feeling stressed and trying to cope with huge challenges. The Midlands North-West MEP says the ‘perfect storm’ combination of heavy rainfall, low prices and poor yields is putting farmers under enormous pressure.
Out words: problem halved
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The Paris Climate Change Agreement, that was ratified by the European Parliament this week, will be followed up in November by a major UN climate conference which will take place in Marrakesh, Morroco. The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly, who will attend November’s conference, says this week’s endorsement of the Paris deal by the Parliament is another step forward in the battle to tackle climate change.
Out words: talk but action
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The Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly is warning a global effort will be needed to meet the Paris climate change targets. Mr Kelly was speaking in the European Parliament which this week ratified the UN Paris Climate Change agreement. It aims to prevent global temperatures from rising above two degrees Celsius. Mr Kelly referred to the previous UN Kyoto Agreement which non-EU countries failed to adhere to.
Out words: on board
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