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Big rain prompts big decisions.
A month’s worth of rain fell on this Kildare farm in a few days last week.
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A month’s worth of rain fell on this Kildare farm in a few days last week.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Big rain prompts big decisions.
A month’s worth of rain fell on this Kildare farm in a few days last week.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
A month’s worth of rain fell on this Kildare farm in a few days last week.
Listen: 👉 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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This is worse than even the initial reports and statement from the Justice Minister suggested.
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
CCTV catches moment intruder torched asylum centre housing children
Gardai have rebranded attack in Drogheda as a potential attempted murder after camera footage was released
www.thetimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This is worse than even the initial reports and statement from the Justice Minister suggested.
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
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Ireland's wealthiest households create significantly more carbon emissions than lower-earners, according to a new report from Oxfam Ireland.
jrnl.ie/6859962
jrnl.ie/6859962
Ireland's richest 10% produce almost as much carbon as the bottom 50%, report says
Oxfam Ireland is calling on the Government to increase taxes on the rich.
jrnl.ie
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ireland's wealthiest households create significantly more carbon emissions than lower-earners, according to a new report from Oxfam Ireland.
jrnl.ie/6859962
jrnl.ie/6859962
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This is such a bad look. I really think we can do better than this?
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is such a bad look. I really think we can do better than this?
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The secret to good comedy is . . . . .
. . . . Timing
Bill Gates argues against decarbonising to avoid #Climate Change on the same day that a hurricane nearly violent enough to be called a Category 6 hits Jamaica.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/b...
. . . . Timing
Bill Gates argues against decarbonising to avoid #Climate Change on the same day that a hurricane nearly violent enough to be called a Category 6 hits Jamaica.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/b...
Bill Gates makes a stunning claim about climate change | CNN Business
In a stunning and significant pushback to the “doomsday” climate activist community, Bill Gates, a leading proponent for carbon emissions reductions, published a remarkable essay Tuesday that argued r...
www.cnn.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The secret to good comedy is . . . . .
. . . . Timing
Bill Gates argues against decarbonising to avoid #Climate Change on the same day that a hurricane nearly violent enough to be called a Category 6 hits Jamaica.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/b...
. . . . Timing
Bill Gates argues against decarbonising to avoid #Climate Change on the same day that a hurricane nearly violent enough to be called a Category 6 hits Jamaica.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/b...
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"Bill Gates Says Climate Change Isn’t So Bad After All --Experts are calling his latest memo "pointless, vague, unhelpful and confusing" by Victor Tangermann for @futurism.com: futurism.com/science-ener...
Bill Gates Says Climate Change Isn't So Bad After All
In a new memo published on his blog, Bill Gates pushed back on a "doomsday view of climate change," arguing we should help the poor instead.
futurism.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
"Bill Gates Says Climate Change Isn’t So Bad After All --Experts are calling his latest memo "pointless, vague, unhelpful and confusing" by Victor Tangermann for @futurism.com: futurism.com/science-ener...
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No she wouldn't.
She'd speak for *business-as-usual*, prioritising profit for the wealthy over young people's rights to a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, affordable homes, + other essentials.
But she won't get the chance, because they're going to vote in Connolly.
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She'd speak for *business-as-usual*, prioritising profit for the wealthy over young people's rights to a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, affordable homes, + other essentials.
But she won't get the chance, because they're going to vote in Connolly.
share.google/Wjy9S2IKPvWq...
Watch: Humphreys says she will 'speak for young people'
On Friday, votes will be cast in the Presidential Election as voters decide who they would like to see become Ireland's tenth president.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
No she wouldn't.
She'd speak for *business-as-usual*, prioritising profit for the wealthy over young people's rights to a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, affordable homes, + other essentials.
But she won't get the chance, because they're going to vote in Connolly.
share.google/Wjy9S2IKPvWq...
She'd speak for *business-as-usual*, prioritising profit for the wealthy over young people's rights to a stable climate, healthy ecosystems, affordable homes, + other essentials.
But she won't get the chance, because they're going to vote in Connolly.
share.google/Wjy9S2IKPvWq...
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Heather Humphreys refuses to confirm she failed to tell the land agency she’s not entitled to a tax exemption on one of her properties – a criminal offence
Media refuses to question her – TD Thomas Gould has called on Humphreys to explain her tax issues
www.ontheditch.com/humphreys-st...
Media refuses to question her – TD Thomas Gould has called on Humphreys to explain her tax issues
www.ontheditch.com/humphreys-st...
Humphreys stays silent on property affairs
Media indulges her silence.
www.ontheditch.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Heather Humphreys refuses to confirm she failed to tell the land agency she’s not entitled to a tax exemption on one of her properties – a criminal offence
Media refuses to question her – TD Thomas Gould has called on Humphreys to explain her tax issues
www.ontheditch.com/humphreys-st...
Media refuses to question her – TD Thomas Gould has called on Humphreys to explain her tax issues
www.ontheditch.com/humphreys-st...
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Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has avoided a property tax on her old constituency office after failing to declare she’s no longer entitled to an exemption.
For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.
www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...
For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.
www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...
Humphreys has avoided a property tax on old office
She could face criminal prosecution under laws introduced when she was a government minister.
www.ontheditch.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has avoided a property tax on her old constituency office after failing to declare she’s no longer entitled to an exemption.
For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.
www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...
For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.
www.ontheditch.com/fine-gaels-h...
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Our problem isn't a lack of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.
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I will forever be haunted by this footage.
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
May 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I will forever be haunted by this footage.
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
Trawling has only been filmed underwater a few times in documentary history, and never with such clarity.
What’s so heart-rending about these shots is watching how the animals don’t just get swept up — they swim for their lives.
🌎🦑🧪
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke...
Keep the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap - Help protect children from harm
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
March 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke...
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If you're concerned about what the climate crisis means for the kids in your life and want more done to protect them - come say hello at our call on Thurs. More info and register via Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.com/o/parents-fo... Please share!
#ClimateActionNow #ForEveryChild #ProtectWhatWeLove
#ClimateActionNow #ForEveryChild #ProtectWhatWeLove
March 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
If you're concerned about what the climate crisis means for the kids in your life and want more done to protect them - come say hello at our call on Thurs. More info and register via Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.com/o/parents-fo... Please share!
#ClimateActionNow #ForEveryChild #ProtectWhatWeLove
#ClimateActionNow #ForEveryChild #ProtectWhatWeLove
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Jon Davis cartoon in the Guardian on "how the UK government is tackling the climate crisis"
Or any government, for that matter...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Or any government, for that matter...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
February 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Jon Davis cartoon in the Guardian on "how the UK government is tackling the climate crisis"
Or any government, for that matter...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Or any government, for that matter...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ice is melting at the North Pole in midwinter.
Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point
Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Ice is melting at the North Pole in midwinter.
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📣 New Parents for Future Ireland group holding first community call 6th Feb. #ProtectWhatWeLove
January 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
📣 New Parents for Future Ireland group holding first community call 6th Feb. #ProtectWhatWeLove
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The message on Nasa's landing page for climate change...
"We're moving"
"We're moving"
January 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The message on Nasa's landing page for climate change...
"We're moving"
"We're moving"
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You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
January 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.
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We are calling on the authorities responsible for considering Shannon LNG’s development plans & permits, to undertake a review of New Fortress Energy's financial dealings.
There's a risk of stranded assets and increased costs for Irish consumers.
#StopLNG
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/new-go...
There's a risk of stranded assets and increased costs for Irish consumers.
#StopLNG
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/new-go...
New Government Must Not Leave Energy Security in hands of Failing Fracked Gas Company | Friends of the Earth
Responding to reports Shannon LNG owners on verge of bankruptcy, Friends of the Earth Demand New Government Rejects LNG in Ireland. On Sunday 15 December, the Sunday Business Post reported that the &#...
www.friendsoftheearth.ie
December 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
We are calling on the authorities responsible for considering Shannon LNG’s development plans & permits, to undertake a review of New Fortress Energy's financial dealings.
There's a risk of stranded assets and increased costs for Irish consumers.
#StopLNG
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/new-go...
There's a risk of stranded assets and increased costs for Irish consumers.
#StopLNG
www.friendsoftheearth.ie/press/new-go...
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Hi Bluesky people, I’m Roger, founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil.
I’m in prison for 5 years for resisting the carbon regimes.
I worked as an organic farmer in Wales for 30 years before unprecedented rains destroyed £100,000 worth of my crops 🧵
rogerhallam.com#/portal/signup
I’m in prison for 5 years for resisting the carbon regimes.
I worked as an organic farmer in Wales for 30 years before unprecedented rains destroyed £100,000 worth of my crops 🧵
rogerhallam.com#/portal/signup
Roger Hallam
The Climate Situation is Beyond F**ked. 1000’s of millions of Climate Refugees, Economic Collapse & Human Extinction. Join me in a Global Revolution to change it.
rogerhallam.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Hi Bluesky people, I’m Roger, founder of Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil.
I’m in prison for 5 years for resisting the carbon regimes.
I worked as an organic farmer in Wales for 30 years before unprecedented rains destroyed £100,000 worth of my crops 🧵
rogerhallam.com#/portal/signup
I’m in prison for 5 years for resisting the carbon regimes.
I worked as an organic farmer in Wales for 30 years before unprecedented rains destroyed £100,000 worth of my crops 🧵
rogerhallam.com#/portal/signup
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Important new study shows that current climate models underestimate the human-caused slowing of the #AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), because they neglect freshwater influx from Greenland melt and other sources. /1 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation driven by subarctic freshening since the mid-twentieth century - Nature Geoscience
Fresh meltwater entering the Labrador and Irminger seas has resulted in a slowing of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation since the 1950s, according to a combination of modelling approaches...
www.nature.com
November 20, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Important new study shows that current climate models underestimate the human-caused slowing of the #AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation), because they neglect freshwater influx from Greenland melt and other sources. /1 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Update on petition for a dedicated #IE #GE2024 Leaders' Debate on the Climate & Biodiversity emergency: Ivana Bacik, leader of the #LabourParty has *formally confirmed* their support for such a debate, and readiness to participate! See also public comments by Ger Nash TD: labour.ie/news/2024/11...
RTÉ’s failure to hold televised climate debate unreal - Nash - The Labour Party
Speaking at the launch of Labour’s finance plans, Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash called out RTÉ’s failure to host televised debates on climate change. Deputy Nash urged the broadcaster to rethin...
labour.ie
November 13, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Update on petition for a dedicated #IE #GE2024 Leaders' Debate on the Climate & Biodiversity emergency: Ivana Bacik, leader of the #LabourParty has *formally confirmed* their support for such a debate, and readiness to participate! See also public comments by Ger Nash TD: labour.ie/news/2024/11...
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Exxon Knew.
Exxon Knows.
Exxon Greenwashes.
Exxon Knows.
Exxon Greenwashes.
Prediction of the future from 1982 by @exxonmobil , along with data showing how it has actually evolved. Exxon's predictions were extremely accurate. #ExxonKnew @GeoffreySupran @NaomiOreskes
November 13, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Exxon Knew.
Exxon Knows.
Exxon Greenwashes.
Exxon Knows.
Exxon Greenwashes.