“We cannot build a clean energy system if all new renewable generation is immediately swallowed by new demand, while households and communities see no benefit” www.thejournal.ie/data-centres...

Missing climate targets. Doubling down on destruction. Our health pays the price.

One of the best pieces I've read in The Irish Times in years! Spot on @jenniecstephens.bsky.social!

A wet, cold day for it today, but we keep eachother going!

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/ta... @uplift.ie

'Flying less is the second most effective action individuals can take to reduce emissions and climate impact'. So why on earth is the Irish Government actively encouraging even more polluting flights via a proposed lifting of the Dublin Airport cap and re-introducing internal flights to Derry?

This is disastrous! www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision for a commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Tarbert, north Kerry is due by January 13th. If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️

Truly outrageous that Govt is simply resigned to NOT DOING ITS JOB on climate PLUS setting us up to be subject to massive EU fines because of their failure! "O’Brien stated repeatedly this year that Ireland will not meet its 2030 renewable energy targets or overall emission reduction targets."

Fast tracking LNG puts us on a 'fast track to climate disaster' Letter to TDs (linked in article) jointly signed with @foeireland.bsky.social, @uplift.ie, @trocaire.bsky.social and Good Energies Alliance, explains why the proposed LNG terminal must not be built! www.clarelive.ie/news/plannin...

This has to stop.

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/...

The most on-the-money statement you’ll read today.

On Wed 3rd Dec, we have a great opportunity to lobby our TDs on climate at Buswells Hotel, Dublin. Register with Stop Climate Chaos and you’ll receive guidance on getting in touch with your TDs to set up the lobbying meeting. www.stopclimatechaos.ie/calendar/202...

Some food for thought on Black Friday: Amazon to invest up to $50 billion to strengthen US leadership in AI: www.aboutamazon.com/news/company... Amazon boss tells staff AI means jobs are at risk: www.irishexaminer.com/business/tec... Karen Hao | Novara Media: novaramedia.com/2025/06/29/s...

Corporate greed is extending global reliance on dirty energy. We need real investments in renewables + the political will to stand up to fossil fuel interests & protect public health. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/24/mumbai-datacentres-coal-air-pollution?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Minister O'Brien: "most critical issue of our time–reducing emissions to mitigate the worst effects of climate change...act decisively today to prevent far greater harm tomorrow" We await Minister O'Brien acting on Minister O'Brien's strong call to action #KeepTheCap childrensrightsoverflights.ie

"What we do in Ireland has global impact and one of the main drivers of the climate crisis that we're experiencing is the burning of fossil fuels...[We]...want to phase out fossil fuels because it's impacting our future and future generations". www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

In Dublin this Thu 20th? RSVP now so you don't miss out on this event designed to inspire and empower you to take action on the climate and biodiversity crisis in community with others. www.eventbrite.com/e/1916199396...

IRELAND has dropped 4 places in the 2025 global Climate Change Performance Index. Alarm bells are blaring on the new coalition's attitude to LNG (liquified natural gas - which often comes from fracking in the USA) and data centre expansion...

In Dublin this Thu 20th? RSVP now so you don't miss out on this event designed to inspire and empower you to take action on the climate and biodiversity crisis in community with others. www.eventbrite.com/e/1916199396...

Emissions will not drop significantly unless herd sizes do & society-wide pivot to a plant-based foods. "Ultimately, we need a more diversified agricultural model, with fewer cattle, more horticulture, organics & tillage". Am quoted in AFP report on France24 today. www.france24.com/en/live-news...

One planet. Two 'realities'. The Irish government may talk the talk — but their actions speak louder than any promises. Amid climate-driven suffering, they continue to prioritise profit over people, the planet, and public health. It really is that simple.

All welcome to join us at the "End Fossil Power" March on Sat, 15th Nov. Your RSVP will help us plan banners and flags. We'll gather outside the Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Sq North (around corner from Garden of Remembrance) from 12:45 holding XRI flags. actionnetwork.org/events/stop-...

Letter in today's Irish Times highlighting the contradiction that travel is "responsible" if it is based on flying

Children's Rights Over Flights is a signatory to this complaint by the climate movement in Ireland re lack of questions on climate in the Presidential debates www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

Come and stand up for kids with us! We'll be at the National Climate Demo, Sat 15th Nov 1pm. We'll be marching for the climate action kids need NOW. ALL sectors must act - INCLUDING aviation. Join us! #EndFossilPower #ForEveryChild

@darraghobrientd.bsky.social @fiannafailparty.bsky.social @ografiannafail.bsky.social

Link to email template: tinyurl.com/LNGFreeCork Link to list of Cork city councillors: tinyurl.com/CorkCouncillors

Funding deficits for essential rural public transport services and affordable public transport fares? There is a simple and just solution: impose taxes on polluting flights. Excellent letter from Friends of the Irish Environment in today's Irish Times.

From Columbia to Ireland. Documentary premiere. Discussion on human rights and indigenous farmers fight for land and life, and Irish corporate responsibility. 16 October 6pm Trinity College Dublin (exact venue TBC) mastodon.social/@ExtinctionR...

Supporting this call from Friends of the Irish Environment to reinstate air travel tax to support public transport www.friendsoftheirishenvironment.org/press-releas...

"In Denmark, well-established heat planning mandates that gas and district heating networks do not overlap. The country has a decommissioning fund to cover the costs of removing gas supplies from homes and offers a scheme for free disconnections for private residences." medium.com/@jan.rosenow...

Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien: we can grow Dublin Airport ‘sustainably’ from 36m to 60m passengers. Mary Wilson: What about climate, have you run the numbers on emissions? Minister: No question there will be an increase, SAF exists, planes more technologically advanced now… #SpeirGorm +

This Government is apparently willing to sacrifice a livable future for short term profit. In just the last 3 decades, Ireland's aviation emissions have grown by 500% & this Government seems hell-bent on increasing them more. We must contact our TDs & Senators & tell them to keep the passenger cap!

Ban night flights, stop airport expansions. We stand with communities in Ireland impacted by harmful night flights. Kids need adequate rest for their well-being. They also need urgent climate action from aviation, to help protect their futures.🌎 #RedLinesForAirports @staygroundednet.bsky.social

Just finished reading @thinkorswim.bsky.social 's book "The Lie of The Land" - a must-read for anyone in Ireland who cares about doing what needs doing to try to ensure a habitable planet for ourselves & future generations. Also a valuable reference for any activist - which we all need to be now.

I just emailed Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan, Minister of State Niall Collins, and the Taoiseach demanding Ireland does not support the new Chat Control bill which lets the EU read all of your WhatsApp and Signal messages without encryption. Please do this also action.uplift.ie/campaigns/st...

Good to see launch of John Gibbons @sinkorswim.bsky.social book The Lie of the Land, including a section on aviation www.thejournal.ie/readme/john-...

Great to see this video of July @staygroundednet.bsky.social gathering in Barcelona of activists on the destructive impact of aviation on the climate and communities. I represented @rightoverflight.bsky.social. I, and everyone there, travelled there by land and sea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNkX...

There's really thought-provoking commentary on AI in this article. It seems to me we're way too accepting of the seeming inevitability of AI. www.independent.ie/opinion/decl...

Dr Orla Kelleher of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology calls on Ireland to show greater leadership and ambition on climate action. @maynoothlaw.bsky.social‬ @orlakelleher.bsky.social‬

This graph illustrates nicely why @foeireland.bsky.social , @nhna.bsky.social and other groups are calling for a pause on data centre expansion.

Truly absurd!

NHNA priorities include 🔴 Stopping new fossil fuel infrastructure 🟡 Advocating for a just and fair transition 🟢 Supporting widespread development of indigenous renewable energy For more information on the harmful impacts of LNG and our past and ongoing campaigns, visit www.lngfree.ie

Members of Not Here Not Anywhere were in Malahide this weekend talking to members of the public about the high carbon footprint of LNG and the upcoming response from TD Minister O’Brien to An Coimisiún Pleanála’s request regarding Shannon LNG’s planning application (1/2)

Using our template, email Minister O’Brien urging him to respond that the Government is categorically against private LNG terminals and that the 4th March cessation of the policy on importation of fracked gas does not allow for the importation of LNG by private companies.  tinyurl.com/yx6k7sfc

As we hold our breaths in horror at what is happening in the Middle East, we know one thing to be true: until everyone is safe in the region, no one can be safe. Recognising Palestine will set the tone for peace. Join me and speak up for peace? action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-04...