Seán O'Callaghan
@ogriallais.bsky.social
Planning and Environmental Policy Officer | An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland
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The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years
The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place
First white-tailed eagle born in Waterford in 150 years
The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years has taken place.
www.rte.ie
September 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The first confirmed birth of a white-tailed eagle in Co Waterford for over 150 years
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EU laws are there to protect nature.
By doing so, they protect us - our health, quality of life, economic resilience.
Now, the European Commission wants to weaken these laws…
This is a critical moment to have your voice heard.
Have your say:
swanireland.ie/take-action/...
#HandsOffNature
By doing so, they protect us - our health, quality of life, economic resilience.
Now, the European Commission wants to weaken these laws…
This is a critical moment to have your voice heard.
Have your say:
swanireland.ie/take-action/...
#HandsOffNature
September 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
EU laws are there to protect nature.
By doing so, they protect us - our health, quality of life, economic resilience.
Now, the European Commission wants to weaken these laws…
This is a critical moment to have your voice heard.
Have your say:
swanireland.ie/take-action/...
#HandsOffNature
By doing so, they protect us - our health, quality of life, economic resilience.
Now, the European Commission wants to weaken these laws…
This is a critical moment to have your voice heard.
Have your say:
swanireland.ie/take-action/...
#HandsOffNature
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Status of the most recent monthly-averaged greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Observations provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
Observations provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
August 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Status of the most recent monthly-averaged greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Observations provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
Observations provided by gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
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🚨New research out today🚨
We critically examine the use of 'temperature neutrality' or 'no additional warming' as a approach to setting national climate targets, particularly in relation to agricultural methane reduction.
We found that using this approach...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
We critically examine the use of 'temperature neutrality' or 'no additional warming' as a approach to setting national climate targets, particularly in relation to agricultural methane reduction.
We found that using this approach...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
August 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🚨New research out today🚨
We critically examine the use of 'temperature neutrality' or 'no additional warming' as a approach to setting national climate targets, particularly in relation to agricultural methane reduction.
We found that using this approach...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
We critically examine the use of 'temperature neutrality' or 'no additional warming' as a approach to setting national climate targets, particularly in relation to agricultural methane reduction.
We found that using this approach...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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New data centre secures planning permission in Dublin, absurdly arguing that being powered mainly by on-site gas turbines means it will “play a part in Ireland’s decarbonisation strategy” - it’s the most deceitful yet common argument thrown out there.
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
Data centre operator successfully challenges decision to refuse it planning permission for two new centres | BreakingNews.ie
EdgeConneX Ireland said that it was not within the remit of South Dublin County Council to determine whether there was sufficient capacity on the national grid.
www.breakingnews.ie
August 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New data centre secures planning permission in Dublin, absurdly arguing that being powered mainly by on-site gas turbines means it will “play a part in Ireland’s decarbonisation strategy” - it’s the most deceitful yet common argument thrown out there.
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
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This data centre operator is arguing that because it's building new fossil gas infrastructure to power itself, it's helping to 'decarbonise' the grid
There is something uniquely brain-breaking about gas, in the energy / tech world
There is something uniquely brain-breaking about gas, in the energy / tech world
Data centre operator successfully challenges decision to refuse it planning permission for two new centres | BreakingNews.ie
EdgeConneX Ireland said that it was not within the remit of South Dublin County Council to determine whether there was sufficient capacity on the national grid.
www.breakingnews.ie
August 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
This data centre operator is arguing that because it's building new fossil gas infrastructure to power itself, it's helping to 'decarbonise' the grid
There is something uniquely brain-breaking about gas, in the energy / tech world
There is something uniquely brain-breaking about gas, in the energy / tech world
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What's truly extraordinary here is that Ireland's planning approval Commission thinks it can ignore the Climate Act, energy experts & scientific reality, despite knowing its *cumulative* decisions are adding up to breaking the law & exceeding carbon budgets.
Guess we'll see how 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 judges decide.
Guess we'll see how 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 judges decide.
New data centre secures planning permission in Dublin, absurdly arguing that being powered mainly by on-site gas turbines means it will “play a part in Ireland’s decarbonisation strategy” - it’s the most deceitful yet common argument thrown out there.
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/data...
Data centre operator successfully challenges decision to refuse it planning permission for two new centres | BreakingNews.ie
EdgeConneX Ireland said that it was not within the remit of South Dublin County Council to determine whether there was sufficient capacity on the national grid.
www.breakingnews.ie
August 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
What's truly extraordinary here is that Ireland's planning approval Commission thinks it can ignore the Climate Act, energy experts & scientific reality, despite knowing its *cumulative* decisions are adding up to breaking the law & exceeding carbon budgets.
Guess we'll see how 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 judges decide.
Guess we'll see how 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 judges decide.
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Comparing GHG intensity of economic agricultural output across all EU member states.
– My charts via Eurostat and UNFCCC data.
[Ireland has by far the least "climate efficient" agriculture of any MS. In other words, Irish agri output has by far the highest GHG emissions per euro in kgCO2e/€]
– My charts via Eurostat and UNFCCC data.
[Ireland has by far the least "climate efficient" agriculture of any MS. In other words, Irish agri output has by far the highest GHG emissions per euro in kgCO2e/€]
August 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Comparing GHG intensity of economic agricultural output across all EU member states.
– My charts via Eurostat and UNFCCC data.
[Ireland has by far the least "climate efficient" agriculture of any MS. In other words, Irish agri output has by far the highest GHG emissions per euro in kgCO2e/€]
– My charts via Eurostat and UNFCCC data.
[Ireland has by far the least "climate efficient" agriculture of any MS. In other words, Irish agri output has by far the highest GHG emissions per euro in kgCO2e/€]
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A short thread on Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara (National Park of the Sea) in Kerry, whichI visitedlast month.
This was announced in 2024 along with the purchase by the State of land at the Conor Pass... 🧵
This was announced in 2024 along with the purchase by the State of land at the Conor Pass... 🧵
August 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A short thread on Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara (National Park of the Sea) in Kerry, whichI visitedlast month.
This was announced in 2024 along with the purchase by the State of land at the Conor Pass... 🧵
This was announced in 2024 along with the purchase by the State of land at the Conor Pass... 🧵
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🧵Some questionable assertions in this CCAC agri & land Annual Review for Ireland⏬
1. "A modest increase in ambition is necessary to achieve the 25% reduction by 2030 in emissions committed to"
➡️ Untrue. Radical action is needed as methane cuts ("limited progress") crucial to the CCAC Paris Test.
1/n
1. "A modest increase in ambition is necessary to achieve the 25% reduction by 2030 in emissions committed to"
➡️ Untrue. Radical action is needed as methane cuts ("limited progress") crucial to the CCAC Paris Test.
1/n
While emissions in the Agriculture and Land Use sector fell in 2024 relative to 2023, the sector is not on course to meet its 2030 commitments. Our review of the sector has been published today with key observations and policy recommendations. Read more: shorturl.at/dR9AM
August 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
🧵Some questionable assertions in this CCAC agri & land Annual Review for Ireland⏬
1. "A modest increase in ambition is necessary to achieve the 25% reduction by 2030 in emissions committed to"
➡️ Untrue. Radical action is needed as methane cuts ("limited progress") crucial to the CCAC Paris Test.
1/n
1. "A modest increase in ambition is necessary to achieve the 25% reduction by 2030 in emissions committed to"
➡️ Untrue. Radical action is needed as methane cuts ("limited progress") crucial to the CCAC Paris Test.
1/n
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#HeritageAtRisk
County Offaly
1. Clara
Mill complex of c.1800. Has suffered fire damage, with main mill bdg now derelict. With suitable investment it could deliver uses for the town, eg. entrepreneur co-labs / other creative purposes within mixed commercial-residential development.
County Offaly
1. Clara
Mill complex of c.1800. Has suffered fire damage, with main mill bdg now derelict. With suitable investment it could deliver uses for the town, eg. entrepreneur co-labs / other creative purposes within mixed commercial-residential development.
August 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#HeritageAtRisk
County Offaly
1. Clara
Mill complex of c.1800. Has suffered fire damage, with main mill bdg now derelict. With suitable investment it could deliver uses for the town, eg. entrepreneur co-labs / other creative purposes within mixed commercial-residential development.
County Offaly
1. Clara
Mill complex of c.1800. Has suffered fire damage, with main mill bdg now derelict. With suitable investment it could deliver uses for the town, eg. entrepreneur co-labs / other creative purposes within mixed commercial-residential development.