Jeanne Spillane
@starrock2.bsky.social
Born at 340 ppm. Pursuing a PhD in energy/ climate. Kerry woman, passionate about development, human rights, social justice, climate issues. Previously with ScotGov on energy, WFP & Irish Gov on UN/ SDGs/ Foreign Affairs. She/ her ... aphantasia & SDAM!
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If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Maharees looking moody in the November gloaming, with Brandon brooding in the background!
#Kerry #sunset ##WildAtlanticWay #Dingle #Dinglepeninsula
#speirgorm
#Kerry #sunset ##WildAtlanticWay #Dingle #Dinglepeninsula
#speirgorm
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Maharees looking moody in the November gloaming, with Brandon brooding in the background!
#Kerry #sunset ##WildAtlanticWay #Dingle #Dinglepeninsula
#speirgorm
#Kerry #sunset ##WildAtlanticWay #Dingle #Dinglepeninsula
#speirgorm
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We never talk about, when there is such a feel-good factor around such fundraising drives, and we marvel at the amounts raised, how the State should be fully funding many of these organisations to do this work. OR PROVIDING THESE SERVICES ITSELF. Because we have a right to public services.
November 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We never talk about, when there is such a feel-good factor around such fundraising drives, and we marvel at the amounts raised, how the State should be fully funding many of these organisations to do this work. OR PROVIDING THESE SERVICES ITSELF. Because we have a right to public services.
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Two things can be true at the same time: Israel is a rogue state engaged in genocide, and antisemitism is real and thriving. And because of the latter it's understandable that Ireland's small but proud and storied Jewish community might be feeling particularly sensitive right now
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Two things can be true at the same time: Israel is a rogue state engaged in genocide, and antisemitism is real and thriving. And because of the latter it's understandable that Ireland's small but proud and storied Jewish community might be feeling particularly sensitive right now
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Sickening record homeless numbers again this month so heres reminder that @judesherry.bsky.social & I found derelict properties within 2km of Cork city centre
If Government wanted change things they could bring in compulsory sales, compulsory rental & legalise squatting #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
If Government wanted change things they could bring in compulsory sales, compulsory rental & legalise squatting #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Sickening record homeless numbers again this month so heres reminder that @judesherry.bsky.social & I found derelict properties within 2km of Cork city centre
If Government wanted change things they could bring in compulsory sales, compulsory rental & legalise squatting #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
If Government wanted change things they could bring in compulsory sales, compulsory rental & legalise squatting #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
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We should not have 184 thousand empty homes like
We're driven by this desire and passion to make the world better
We get so upset and fustrated when we see inequality and social injustice
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #everyoneshouldhaveahome #spéirgorm
We're driven by this desire and passion to make the world better
We get so upset and fustrated when we see inequality and social injustice
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #everyoneshouldhaveahome #spéirgorm
16,766 without a home
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
This is f*cking scandalous
A result of shameful government policy with empty homes everywhere
Me & @judesherry.bsky.social updated the numbers on our dereliction billboard yesterday with music by Meryl Streek
Lower John St, Cork City
#DerelictIreland #HousingCrisis #SpeirGorm
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We should not have 184 thousand empty homes like
We're driven by this desire and passion to make the world better
We get so upset and fustrated when we see inequality and social injustice
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #everyoneshouldhaveahome #spéirgorm
We're driven by this desire and passion to make the world better
We get so upset and fustrated when we see inequality and social injustice
#DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #everyoneshouldhaveahome #spéirgorm
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Irish govt slaughters (“culling” is such a cop-out word!) innocent badgers because farming practices are causing rampant bovine TB. The irony of them being a protected species…. It’s cruel, lazy and stupid - shd have been outlawed years ago.
#spéirgorm #spéirghorm
www.thejournal.ie/badger-culli...
#spéirgorm #spéirghorm
www.thejournal.ie/badger-culli...
Over 80% of badgers culled in government TB programme found to be free from the disease
More than 8,000 badgers destroyed by DAFM in a nation-wide crackdown to eradicate bovine tuberculosis were found to be infection free following post-mortems.
www.thejournal.ie
November 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Irish govt slaughters (“culling” is such a cop-out word!) innocent badgers because farming practices are causing rampant bovine TB. The irony of them being a protected species…. It’s cruel, lazy and stupid - shd have been outlawed years ago.
#spéirgorm #spéirghorm
www.thejournal.ie/badger-culli...
#spéirgorm #spéirghorm
www.thejournal.ie/badger-culli...
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A few weeks ago, a local walking along Bray seafront came across a leathery, pouch-shaped object with tendrils on each corner. It turned out to be a flapper skate egg case - a find so rare in the Irish Sea that scientists have been left astonished.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
An extraordinary find in the Irish Sea left experts gobsmacked
Ella McSweeney: Is a once-common species returning to the Irish Sea thanks to overspill from marine protected areas elsewhere?
www.irishtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
A few weeks ago, a local walking along Bray seafront came across a leathery, pouch-shaped object with tendrils on each corner. It turned out to be a flapper skate egg case - a find so rare in the Irish Sea that scientists have been left astonished.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Saw a LinkedIn post today from a Serious Person who hailed progress on Ireland's planned LNG import terminal, and hilariously suggesting the gas could be sourced from cheap overseas biomethane.
Sadly, they weren't joking.
It might as well be powered by vibes.
Sadly, they weren't joking.
It might as well be powered by vibes.
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Saw a LinkedIn post today from a Serious Person who hailed progress on Ireland's planned LNG import terminal, and hilariously suggesting the gas could be sourced from cheap overseas biomethane.
Sadly, they weren't joking.
It might as well be powered by vibes.
Sadly, they weren't joking.
It might as well be powered by vibes.
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Simple
Ban evictions, unless tenant in situ, which the state/local authorities should be purchasing but of course the government cut that funding earlier this year
Wonder why?
Because its a government of landlords who don't give a shit about tenants
#EvictionBan #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Ban evictions, unless tenant in situ, which the state/local authorities should be purchasing but of course the government cut that funding earlier this year
Wonder why?
Because its a government of landlords who don't give a shit about tenants
#EvictionBan #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Simple
Ban evictions, unless tenant in situ, which the state/local authorities should be purchasing but of course the government cut that funding earlier this year
Wonder why?
Because its a government of landlords who don't give a shit about tenants
#EvictionBan #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
Ban evictions, unless tenant in situ, which the state/local authorities should be purchasing but of course the government cut that funding earlier this year
Wonder why?
Because its a government of landlords who don't give a shit about tenants
#EvictionBan #DerelictIreland #SpeirGorm
"We all have a role in shaping our future" ... I may just be a drop in the ocean but "an ocean is a multitude of drops"-powerful words from @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Who needs to be involved to get an Irish National Emergency Briefing off the ground? #speirgorm #climatecrisis #ireland #polycrisis
Who needs to be involved to get an Irish National Emergency Briefing off the ground? #speirgorm #climatecrisis #ireland #polycrisis
At today’s National Emergency Briefing, Chris Packham delivered a clear message: act now. Decision-makers must step up and tackle the climate crisis before it’s too late. Add your signature to the open letter to Keir Starmer.
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
#climatecrisis #neb2025 #netzero
www.nebriefing.org/open-letter-keir
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"We all have a role in shaping our future" ... I may just be a drop in the ocean but "an ocean is a multitude of drops"-powerful words from @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
Who needs to be involved to get an Irish National Emergency Briefing off the ground? #speirgorm #climatecrisis #ireland #polycrisis
Who needs to be involved to get an Irish National Emergency Briefing off the ground? #speirgorm #climatecrisis #ireland #polycrisis
Have I mentioned I love where I'm from?
Why screen just 1 short documentary on #Maharees when we have 4?!
If you're #Dingle or #Kerry based, join us at Spillane's Bar, Dec 3rd. Email [email protected] (so we have enough mince pies....🎄) #speirgorm #climate #wildatlanticway
Why screen just 1 short documentary on #Maharees when we have 4?!
If you're #Dingle or #Kerry based, join us at Spillane's Bar, Dec 3rd. Email [email protected] (so we have enough mince pies....🎄) #speirgorm #climate #wildatlanticway
November 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Have I mentioned I love where I'm from?
Why screen just 1 short documentary on #Maharees when we have 4?!
If you're #Dingle or #Kerry based, join us at Spillane's Bar, Dec 3rd. Email [email protected] (so we have enough mince pies....🎄) #speirgorm #climate #wildatlanticway
Why screen just 1 short documentary on #Maharees when we have 4?!
If you're #Dingle or #Kerry based, join us at Spillane's Bar, Dec 3rd. Email [email protected] (so we have enough mince pies....🎄) #speirgorm #climate #wildatlanticway
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This is an absolute disaster. Taking away money from ready-to-go public transport projects so that they can chuck more cash at new roads.
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
DART+ South West is shelved until 2030. It has full planning approval since 2024, no judicial reviews and is ready to go but construction won't start until after 2030. A lot of housing around Adamstown and Clonburris built in anticipation of this upgrade.
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is an absolute disaster. Taking away money from ready-to-go public transport projects so that they can chuck more cash at new roads.
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
The exact opposite direction we should be going.
(Plus: the more you delay projects, the more they cost. Every time.)
The solution?
"Science is crystal clear here. Our only chance to recover back to a stable and safe climate is to accelerate the phase-out of fossil-fuels, remove carbon and invest in nature (...), and do that without trading off between them."
Or more succintly, what he said ➡️ @jamesgdyke.info
"Science is crystal clear here. Our only chance to recover back to a stable and safe climate is to accelerate the phase-out of fossil-fuels, remove carbon and invest in nature (...), and do that without trading off between them."
Or more succintly, what he said ➡️ @jamesgdyke.info
November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The solution?
"Science is crystal clear here. Our only chance to recover back to a stable and safe climate is to accelerate the phase-out of fossil-fuels, remove carbon and invest in nature (...), and do that without trading off between them."
Or more succintly, what he said ➡️ @jamesgdyke.info
"Science is crystal clear here. Our only chance to recover back to a stable and safe climate is to accelerate the phase-out of fossil-fuels, remove carbon and invest in nature (...), and do that without trading off between them."
Or more succintly, what he said ➡️ @jamesgdyke.info
The problem:
"We are now at a critical juncture. We are at or very close to human caused environmental change that will fundamentally unpick the life-sustaining systems on Earth."
@jamesgdyke.info @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The solution ... easy right?! ...
"We are now at a critical juncture. We are at or very close to human caused environmental change that will fundamentally unpick the life-sustaining systems on Earth."
@jamesgdyke.info @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The solution ... easy right?! ...
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The problem:
"We are now at a critical juncture. We are at or very close to human caused environmental change that will fundamentally unpick the life-sustaining systems on Earth."
@jamesgdyke.info @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The solution ... easy right?! ...
"We are now at a critical juncture. We are at or very close to human caused environmental change that will fundamentally unpick the life-sustaining systems on Earth."
@jamesgdyke.info @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The solution ... easy right?! ...
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Join us, the Energy Policy and Modelling Group
@ucc.ie, and guests including former climate ministers Eamon Ryan and Denis Naughten, in a morning dedicated to discussing climate action and energy security:
📆 December 15th
📍 Engineers Ireland, Dublin
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy...
@ucc.ie, and guests including former climate ministers Eamon Ryan and Denis Naughten, in a morning dedicated to discussing climate action and energy security:
📆 December 15th
📍 Engineers Ireland, Dublin
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy...
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Join us, the Energy Policy and Modelling Group
@ucc.ie, and guests including former climate ministers Eamon Ryan and Denis Naughten, in a morning dedicated to discussing climate action and energy security:
📆 December 15th
📍 Engineers Ireland, Dublin
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy...
@ucc.ie, and guests including former climate ministers Eamon Ryan and Denis Naughten, in a morning dedicated to discussing climate action and energy security:
📆 December 15th
📍 Engineers Ireland, Dublin
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy...
Interested in #climate and #energy policy in Ireland and/ or how energy systems models can help inform policy? In Dublin & free on Dec 15th? Come along to connect with key stakeholders and hear more about work of UCC Energy Policy & Modelling Group
www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy... #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy... #speirgorm
UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group Research Showcase Event
Join us in person for an interactive showcase of the latest research insights and outputs from the UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group!
www.eventbrite.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Interested in #climate and #energy policy in Ireland and/ or how energy systems models can help inform policy? In Dublin & free on Dec 15th? Come along to connect with key stakeholders and hear more about work of UCC Energy Policy & Modelling Group
www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy... #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.com/e/ucc-energy... #speirgorm
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Join us for the latest research insights from the UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group, focused on the themes of #ClimateAction and #EnergySecurity.
📅 Date: 15th December 2025
📍 Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin
🔗 Register via Eventbrite (free)
📅 Date: 15th December 2025
📍 Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin
🔗 Register via Eventbrite (free)
UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group Research Showcase Event
Join us in person for an interactive showcase of the latest research insights and outputs from the UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group!
www.eventbrite.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Join us for the latest research insights from the UCC Energy Policy and Modelling Group, focused on the themes of #ClimateAction and #EnergySecurity.
📅 Date: 15th December 2025
📍 Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin
🔗 Register via Eventbrite (free)
📅 Date: 15th December 2025
📍 Venue: Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin
🔗 Register via Eventbrite (free)
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Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There’s a catastrophic black hole in our climate data – and it’s a gift to deniers | George Monbiot
Climate sceptics tell us that more people die of extreme cold than extreme heat. What’s the truth? asks Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Researching this week's column, I stumbled across something that amazed me:
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
the near-absence of reliable data about climate impacts over most of the
world. Due to the rich world's failure to fund research. We don't know
because our governments don't care. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I wouldn't board an aircraft, a bus, a train, a ship or even get in a car that had a 5% chance of crashing. Now AMOC collapse is closing in on over 25% probability we are all being boarded to a mad future.
Excellent eye opener of a presentation. Educate yourself, watch it.
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Excellent eye opener of a presentation. Educate yourself, watch it.
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Is the Atlantic Ocean circulation close to tipping?
YouTube video by Earth System Analysis - Potsdam Institute
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I wouldn't board an aircraft, a bus, a train, a ship or even get in a car that had a 5% chance of crashing. Now AMOC collapse is closing in on over 25% probability we are all being boarded to a mad future.
Excellent eye opener of a presentation. Educate yourself, watch it.
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Excellent eye opener of a presentation. Educate yourself, watch it.
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
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Must-read in @theguardian.com from my friend @georgemonbiot.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Must-read in @theguardian.com from my friend @georgemonbiot.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The more you know!
Atmospheric methane increased 7.22 ppb from July 2024 to July 2025. However, due to methane's short lifetime (about 110 months), it required over 153 ppb of new methane to cause the atmospheric level to rise by 7.22 ppb.
As for the 'Global Methane Pledge'...
Atmospheric methane increased 7.22 ppb from July 2024 to July 2025. However, due to methane's short lifetime (about 110 months), it required over 153 ppb of new methane to cause the atmospheric level to rise by 7.22 ppb.
As for the 'Global Methane Pledge'...
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The more you know!
Atmospheric methane increased 7.22 ppb from July 2024 to July 2025. However, due to methane's short lifetime (about 110 months), it required over 153 ppb of new methane to cause the atmospheric level to rise by 7.22 ppb.
As for the 'Global Methane Pledge'...
Atmospheric methane increased 7.22 ppb from July 2024 to July 2025. However, due to methane's short lifetime (about 110 months), it required over 153 ppb of new methane to cause the atmospheric level to rise by 7.22 ppb.
As for the 'Global Methane Pledge'...
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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The new 2025 Global Carbon Budget finds that fossil fuel emissions will reach a new high in 2025. Total CO2 emissions (including land use) remain flat at 2024 levels.
While the land sink is up from 2024, carbon sinks are weakening: www.carbonbrief.org/...
While the land sink is up from 2024, carbon sinks are weakening: www.carbonbrief.org/...
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The new 2025 Global Carbon Budget finds that fossil fuel emissions will reach a new high in 2025. Total CO2 emissions (including land use) remain flat at 2024 levels.
While the land sink is up from 2024, carbon sinks are weakening: www.carbonbrief.org/...
While the land sink is up from 2024, carbon sinks are weakening: www.carbonbrief.org/...