Tara Connolly
@taraconnolly.bsky.social
All things energy transition, climate justice and safe streets in the EU.
Formerly at Greenpeace, Friends of The Earth and Global Witness. Now working at @beyondfossilfuels.
Irish immigrant in Brussels.
Formerly at Greenpeace, Friends of The Earth and Global Witness. Now working at @beyondfossilfuels.
Irish immigrant in Brussels.
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Tara Connolly
@taraconnolly.bsky.social
· Apr 27
Donate to Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza, organized by Tara Connolly
Hi, my name is Tara and I'm Irish, living in Belgium. I'm fundrai… Tara Connolly needs your support for Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza
www.gofundme.com
"Honestly, my dear, the 100 euros here is not enough for two days of food". This is part of a message Mohammed sent me this morning.
Please donate if you can to help stop Mohammed and his family from starving while we hope the blockade is ended soon.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisre...
Please donate if you can to help stop Mohammed and his family from starving while we hope the blockade is ended soon.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisre...
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Calling all civil society contacts 📣
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Calling all civil society contacts 📣
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
Calling all civil society contacts 📣
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Calling all civil society contacts 📣
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
The Belgian government has just slashed funding for NGOs. While climate NGOs are affected, those working on human rights and conflict are being severely impacted.
If you have contacts to potential funders, please get in touch so I can pass them on.
Thanks!
Good morning! A reminder that the deadline for this is coming up.
If you don't feel you fully fit the criteria, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are open to suggestions :)
If you don't feel you fully fit the criteria, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are open to suggestions :)
Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵♀️ ☀️
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Good morning! A reminder that the deadline for this is coming up.
If you don't feel you fully fit the criteria, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are open to suggestions :)
If you don't feel you fully fit the criteria, don't hesitate to get in touch. We are open to suggestions :)
We're witnessing a wealth transfer from households to energy companies in Europe through a little known subsidy - capacity markets. It's up to the Commission and national governments to get a grip on these mechanisms that cost EUR11bn in 2024 alone.
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We're witnessing a wealth transfer from households to energy companies in Europe through a little known subsidy - capacity markets. It's up to the Commission and national governments to get a grip on these mechanisms that cost EUR11bn in 2024 alone.
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
www.acer.europa.eu/sites/defaul...
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Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵♀️ ☀️
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵♀️ ☀️
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵♀️ ☀️
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Calling all researchers and communications agencies! Beyond Fossil Fuels has two exciting tenders out to help us shine a light on the role of Distribution System Operators in the energy transition 🕵♀️ ☀️
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
The deadline for submissions is 29 November ⌛
beyondfossilfuels.org/about-us/wor...
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“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
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Wow - this is a good one. In most regions, power grid system costs are the worst in the fossil-fuel-explosion scenario - in Europe and China, it's cheapest in the 'net zero' scenario
> grid costs are way lower than costs saved on fuel purchasing!!
> grid costs are way lower than costs saved on fuel purchasing!!
November 12, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Wow - this is a good one. In most regions, power grid system costs are the worst in the fossil-fuel-explosion scenario - in Europe and China, it's cheapest in the 'net zero' scenario
> grid costs are way lower than costs saved on fuel purchasing!!
> grid costs are way lower than costs saved on fuel purchasing!!
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It is *obscene* that that beast wearing the skin of a man called Elon Musk was just awarded a trillion dollar pay-package after he personally signed the death warrant of hundreds of thousands of innocents earlier this year.
I helped make a film, out this week, called “Rovina’s Choice,” about the deaths this man without conscience or accountability has caused — already 600,000, ⅔ of them children.
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
It is *obscene* that that beast wearing the skin of a man called Elon Musk was just awarded a trillion dollar pay-package after he personally signed the death warrant of hundreds of thousands of innocents earlier this year.
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40% of UK food price inflation is being driven by climate factors.
What was that you were saying about "abundance" again?
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
What was that you were saying about "abundance" again?
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds
Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs
www.ft.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
40% of UK food price inflation is being driven by climate factors.
What was that you were saying about "abundance" again?
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
What was that you were saying about "abundance" again?
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
Absolutely no surprise that the Irish media gifted this much space to Collison, who already has significant influence over Irish politics.
But we really should be asking ourselves why they think he's more deserving of this article than anyone else.
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
But we really should be asking ourselves why they think he's more deserving of this article than anyone else.
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
John Collison of Stripe: Ireland is going backwards. Here’s how to get it moving
The Stripe co-founder looks at how the State can get out of the government-by-agency corner into which it has painted itself
www.irishtimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Absolutely no surprise that the Irish media gifted this much space to Collison, who already has significant influence over Irish politics.
But we really should be asking ourselves why they think he's more deserving of this article than anyone else.
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
But we really should be asking ourselves why they think he's more deserving of this article than anyone else.
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Good morning from Gare du Midi in Brussels!
I'm railing and sailing to Dublin today and thought I would bring you along with me.
The journey will be 1) the Eurostar to London 2) a train to Holyhead with a change in Chester and 3) a ferry to Dublin.
Crossing my fingers it goes smoothly🤞🏻
I'm railing and sailing to Dublin today and thought I would bring you along with me.
The journey will be 1) the Eurostar to London 2) a train to Holyhead with a change in Chester and 3) a ferry to Dublin.
Crossing my fingers it goes smoothly🤞🏻
October 10, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Good morning from Gare du Midi in Brussels!
I'm railing and sailing to Dublin today and thought I would bring you along with me.
The journey will be 1) the Eurostar to London 2) a train to Holyhead with a change in Chester and 3) a ferry to Dublin.
Crossing my fingers it goes smoothly🤞🏻
I'm railing and sailing to Dublin today and thought I would bring you along with me.
The journey will be 1) the Eurostar to London 2) a train to Holyhead with a change in Chester and 3) a ferry to Dublin.
Crossing my fingers it goes smoothly🤞🏻
My fantastic colleague @julietphillips.bsky.social has co-written a briefing with @bramclaeys.bsky.social of @regassistproj.bsky.social on how to improve Europe's grid governance.
A quick summary with links below 👇
A quick summary with links below 👇
Electricity grid upgrades are central to Europe's future energy security and competitiveness.
To achieve this, it needs to:
1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition.
2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public
🧵1/5
To achieve this, it needs to:
1️⃣ Give national regulators a statutory mandate for the energy transition.
2️⃣ Create independent system operators and planners (ISOPs) to oversee grid planning in the public
🧵1/5
October 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
My fantastic colleague @julietphillips.bsky.social has co-written a briefing with @bramclaeys.bsky.social of @regassistproj.bsky.social on how to improve Europe's grid governance.
A quick summary with links below 👇
A quick summary with links below 👇
When the MEP really, really doesn't want to meet you. 😅
October 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
When the MEP really, really doesn't want to meet you. 😅
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So very sorry to learn that Manchán Magan has passed.
He was a rare talent, and a lovely guy, and still had so much more to give.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
He was a rare talent, and a lovely guy, and still had so much more to give.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55
Author spoke of terminal illness in recent radio interview, saying he did not feel despair
www.irishtimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
So very sorry to learn that Manchán Magan has passed.
He was a rare talent, and a lovely guy, and still had so much more to give.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
He was a rare talent, and a lovely guy, and still had so much more to give.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...
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In this week's episode, we dig into the psychology of mis/disinformation and why it works so well. We thought we knew a lot about disinformation, and then we talked to these experts!
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
S14, Ep3 | The Psychology of Misinformation: Why Does It Work So Well?
Investigating the obstacles to action on climate change.
drilled.media
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In this week's episode, we dig into the psychology of mis/disinformation and why it works so well. We thought we knew a lot about disinformation, and then we talked to these experts!
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
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Dr Assal Rad—
"UNICEF Spox James Elder is back in Gaza and says the violence is worse than ever.
"A horror show, paid for with US tax dollars."
"UNICEF Spox James Elder is back in Gaza and says the violence is worse than ever.
"A horror show, paid for with US tax dollars."
September 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"UNICEF Spox James Elder is back in Gaza and says the violence is worse than ever.
"A horror show, paid for with US tax dollars."
"UNICEF Spox James Elder is back in Gaza and says the violence is worse than ever.
"A horror show, paid for with US tax dollars."
Meanwhile EDF has €50bn of debt but France refuses to stop flogging that dead horse.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Night trains linking Paris, Berlin and Vienna to halt as France cuts funding
Some Nightjet services suspended from mid-December after French withdrawal amid public budget crisis Europe live – latest updates
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Meanwhile EDF has €50bn of debt but France refuses to stop flogging that dead horse.
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
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Irish energy folks!
I'm not normally one for self-promotion but I'm heading to Dublin next month for this event and would love to see many of you there!
I'm not normally one for self-promotion but I'm heading to Dublin next month for this event and would love to see many of you there!
September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Irish energy folks!
I'm not normally one for self-promotion but I'm heading to Dublin next month for this event and would love to see many of you there!
I'm not normally one for self-promotion but I'm heading to Dublin next month for this event and would love to see many of you there!
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Not great news for a Monday.
Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’
Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’
New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023
Governments around the world are ramping up coal, gas and oil extraction which will put climate goals beyond reach, new data has shown.
Far from reducing reliance on fossil fuels, nations are planning higher levels of fossil fuel production for the coming decades than they did in 2023, the last time comparable data was compiled. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Not great news for a Monday.
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Looking forward to a nice weekend?
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Donate to Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza, organized by Tara Connolly
Hi, my name is Tara and I'm Irish, living in Belgium. I'm fundrai… Tara Connolly needs your support for Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza
gofund.me
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Looking forward to a nice weekend?
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Looking forward to a nice weekend?
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Donate to Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza, organized by Tara Connolly
Hi, my name is Tara and I'm Irish, living in Belgium. I'm fundrai… Tara Connolly needs your support for Help Nisreen's Family Rebuild Their Home in Gaza
gofund.me
September 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Looking forward to a nice weekend?
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
Nisreen, Mohammed and their children will be spending the weekend setting up their tent on a patch of land after fleeing Gaza City.
The cost to transport a family south was $1,000 plus $300 for a new tent.
Please donate and share widely.
gofund.me/8a4bbeef3
💸 New @re-set.bsky.social report shows how EP Group (€10.3bn) & Sev.en Energy (€0.95bn) have siphoned off public money across Europe. While people paid record bills, coal tycoons cashed in.
👉https://re-set.cz/download/freeloaders_final.pdf
👉https://re-set.cz/download/freeloaders_final.pdf
September 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
💸 New @re-set.bsky.social report shows how EP Group (€10.3bn) & Sev.en Energy (€0.95bn) have siphoned off public money across Europe. While people paid record bills, coal tycoons cashed in.
👉https://re-set.cz/download/freeloaders_final.pdf
👉https://re-set.cz/download/freeloaders_final.pdf