The discussion around our obvious reliance on data centres without interrogating how we can optimize their use to limit their numbers is continuing to be a notable trend.

Imagine the level of fatalism required to believe that energy production will simply follow the exponential demands of untethered digital capitalism and that no kind of human sovereignty over this is possible, never mind desirable

Not all economists but it's always an economist.

How come Keith Downie never has space to mention that Newcastle United FC Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan is a member of a government which has executed one person every 2 days so far in 2024 and which jails and tortures young women? 'Fit and proper' owners - really? middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-ara…

There are lots of issues with ferry companies, such as workers rights, illegal live exports etc but the government should be working with them to provide an affordable, sustainable, frequent alternative travel option between Ireland and UK/Europe.

We all live in a watershed, why are we not taking more care of a critical resource?!! Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Michael O Brien KennedyAnalysis Environmental Pillar grasshoppergeography.com

Very excited to share details for joint conference between SCSI and UK Co-op Studies taking place Boundary Brewing Belfast, Feb 21-22 2025. This landmark conference will explore the entangled history and future possibilities for co-operative development on these islands

Migrant boat sinks off the French coast. At least 12 dead. Media stand down. No white billionaires on board.

There's a snapshot of the Irish climate debate on RTÉ - an interview with the head of the climate advisory council on Morning Ireland followed by an ad for fossil fuel boilers followed by a business CEO calling for more air travel traffic.

In June of 1967, at the same time as Israel was starting to enact its military dictatorship over the West Bank and Gaza, the biggest athlete of his time and one of the most famous and recognizable icons of his era, Muhammad Ali, was sentenced to five years in prison for his

Aontú come to the defence of Ticketmaster greed. Interesting.

Wonderful news. Congratulations to the people of Borrisokane for standing up for their community in the best way possible. 👏👏👏

It's always an economist. The aviation industry is out of control. Island nation yada yada yada... 32 million passengers per year is plenty. Expanding the aviation industry in the face of the climate emergency is a death sentence for humanity & Eamon Ryan wants to lift the cap

Always an economist...

Who decided that Ireland should be a global aviation hub? You just know she is going to be a shill for the most polluting and destructive corporations for the next five years. Nina, if you wanted to interfere in local planning regulations, you should have run for Fingal Coco.

Coverage of data centre growth in Ireland has understandably focused on their energy use and related emissions. But this can miss how the state & tech companies have responded in ways that raise new and arguably more significant questions about the energy transition 1/7

We need to cap/reduce aviation but Labour don't mention this ever. The number of elected representatives who are in denial about the climate crisis is absolutely terrifying.