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David Scanlon

@sdgdavid.bsky.social

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Earthling. European. Irish. Curious about climate, impact, and ideas. I write SDG Alpha and work with founders building a better future. Follow me, don't follow me.

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Jun 30

Imagine if we loved new infrastructure as much as we love old chimneys. A short essay I wrote about the struggle to build #infrastructure in #Ireland...

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Fuck Your Poolbeg Chimneys, Where's My MetroLink?

Lately, when I see a mug, fridge magnet, or tourist tote bag featuring the Poolbeg chimneys, I feel a growing sense of frustration. Worse still if I catch a glimpse of the actual towers themselves, wh...

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Kate Raworth @kateraworth.bsky.social · 6d

Big Doughnutty News.
Just out in Nature: the all-new 2025 Doughnut. Transformed from a single-year snapshot to an annual global monitor of 21st century social & ecological thriving. Available to all in an open-access paper by @andrewlfanning.bsky.social and me. 🧵 1/
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 6d

Win 🚇

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MetroLink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanála

Permission has been granted for Dublin's long-awaited MetroLink project linking the city centre to the airport.

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 7d

‘I will not be intimidated by our Tricolour’: The women pushing back against the far right

Welcome murals can become greeting cards, saying: ‘You are seen, you belong, you matter’

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 7d

Blindboy, Reagan, and Captain Planet, all in a tent in Ballintubbert.

Only at Climate Carnival 💚

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Dr Christina Wade 👻🍺🎃 @braciatrix.bsky.social · 12d

Reminder friends of my free and online talk about my book, 'Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland' on Tuesday, Sept 30th from 5pm as part of Dublin Festival of History. You can join from anywhere in the world! Link to register: dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/filthy...

Screen shot of event page for Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. Text reads: Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. September 30 @5:00-6:00. Then picture of book cover with text overlap of date and indicating it takes place online

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 14d

Excited to moderate two panels at Climate Carnival: Financing Nature at Scale and Renewables Scaled Responsibly. Big ideas on nature markets, just transition & resilience in energy. Join us: www.climatecocktailclub.org/events-1/cli...

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 14d

So, on first read, generically engineered plants that can extract metal from soil is A Good Thing (far more sustainable than digging a mine).

But all I can think of is now we'll have Triffids that are WAY harder to kill 🌿

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Genomines: $45 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Future Of Metal Extraction

Genomines is a pioneering company that is transforming the future of metal extraction by utilizing innovative, plant-based farming techniques. Recently, the company announced that it has successfully ...

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 14d

"Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job." — Douglas Adams.

Cethan Leahy @cethanleahy.com · 14d

I do think the biggest mistake you can make in a presidential election in Ireland is visibly wanting it too much. The ideal candidate for the Aras is someone who is somehow both a career politician but also has to be tricked into running.

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 15d

Very much looking forward to participating in this Equisscore event on Thursday as part of Climate & SDG Week: From Startup to Systems Change: The Path to Climate and SDG Impact 🌍

Link to register: luma.com/qrfqbo2s

#ClimateWeek #SDGWeek #ImpactInvesting #SustainableInnovation #speirgorm

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Hobbit Day! Today's Classic Cover of the Day is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with a cover illustrated by Tolkien himself

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 18d

The couple who bought a Wicklow golf course and turned it into a native woodland

The former Glen of the Downs Golf Course greens are now covered in 80,000 native trees, planted by Anke and John Moran

www.irishtimes.com

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 19d

I can't look at a boardgame map of Europe without seeing all the wonderful trainlines that should be there 😄

An image of the Ticket to Ride: Europe boardgame

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 20d

Just idle musings...

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Karl Stanley @karlstanley.bsky.social · 20d

Lovely mural up on the North Strand today. There's a few people about the place who like to think it belongs to them and them alone, but it belongs to us all.

Thanks to @dwmalone.bsky.social for the pic!

A seaside-themed mural saying "The NORTH STRAND welcomes all" There are shells, fish, swans and an image of the river Tolka visible.

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Hometree @hometreecharity.bsky.social · 20d

🍂 Our autumn volunteer days have begun!
📍 Hometree HQ, Ennistymon
📅 Saturday, 20th September | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome – no experience needed, just bring your energy and curiosity!

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 20d

Imagine mashing the Don’t Look Up post-credit scene with the Golgafrinchans from Hitchhiker’s: trick the billionaires into thinking they’re humanity’s chosen saviours, ship them off to ‘prepare’ a new home… and let the Bronterocs take it from there.

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 22d

Yay, that Dublin City Council is running events like these to make the city centre a more attractive space 👍

Boo that they chose to use such god-awful AI slop as their promo image! 👎

www.dublincity.ie/events/offic...

Official Launch of ‘Grow College Green’

A one-day public event at College Green and Dame Street on 21st September to mark the official launch of ‘Grow College Green’ - a transformational project that will revitalise the historic heart of Du...

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Karlin Lillington @klillington.bsky.social · 22d

How I felt 7 years and 1 week ago, when this was me. Even after living here for years, it was so moving to become an Irish (and EU) citizen on that day. I joined so many happy people in the NCH for the ceremony. Read this for a dollop of true joy in your life: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

‘To feel Irish from today, I’m so proud’: thousands receive citizenship

Ceremonies taking place at Dublin convention centre this week

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 23d

My treasured copy!

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 23d

Final call to register for this evening's webinar!

🔋 hear about how BnM are powering the energy transition in Ireland

🚀 learn how the Accelerate Green Grow programme supports ambitious climate solutions companies

🎙️ listen to renowned innovation thought-leader, @tomraftery.com

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re back with the Accelerating Green Ambition webinar series!

🎙️ On Sept 15 @ 17:00 join myself +
@tomraftery.com
(Climate Confident podcast) to explore trends + opportunities in #climate & nature-positive innovation.

Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #climatetech #innovation

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 24d

I've been lucky to see it in person a few times, and it's always brought me joy ☺️

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 24d

This one, right? By Andrius Kovelinas.

Sharing here for everyone to appreciate.

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 24d

Perhaps. But it was hurtful, and I did leek a few tears.

David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 24d

It beats being called Scallions, which is what I was often subjected to as a kid.

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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 25d

Underway for the 105th Liffey Swim 💙