Pic of Day: A delegation from Ireland addressed the recent United Nations on Ireland's commitment to achieving 80% renewable energy independence by 2030. Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Environment & Energy, informed the meeting in New York that Ireland's energy is now generated 40% from wind turbines and 10% from solar. Pictured (l-r): Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN, Senator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach (Speaker) of the Irish Senate, Mike Carroll, President of the Council For American Ireland Relations, and Minister Darragh O’Brien.
