The fact that Gardai are not taking the pattern of behaviour here over the past several months seriously is an indictment of their policing.

For this, there is no consolation.

Full solidarity from UCD J4P/AfP staff to all involved in the student encampment. We stand with you, we admire your courage and commitment, and we support your demands.

Aurora Borealis above Dublin Bay, at the Poolbeg Chimneys, from Sandymount Strand.

With a shooting star to boot!

1st shot off the camera...

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#Aurora borealis #Aurora #NorthernLights #PoolbegChimneys #Dublin #Ireland Brian Cox Deric #ThePhotoHour

Join us for the release of our new report into Sex For Rent Exploitation

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Speakers include Dr Stephanie O'Keeffe (CEO Cuan) & Denise Charlton Community Foundation Ireland

I'm doing a series of videos for Science Friday! I'm very new to audio, so please excuse the amateur nature of my reading. Each video will explore some aspect of clothing as it relates to science or the environment. This one is about how cheap cashmere is impacting Mongolia.

Just spoke with NRC colleagues in Rafah:
the IDF assault is intensifying with continuous, massive explosions. There is no fuel, transportation, nor safe evacuation areas for most of the remaining 1,2 million civilians. Israel and Hamas must end these horrors with a ceasefire deal

I condemn the recent attack on UNRWA's Headquarters in East Jerusalem.

Targeting aid workers and humanitarian assets is unacceptable, and must stop.

Jonathan Haidt argues that smartphones are the primary cause of the rise in anxiety and depression in adolescents, and is calling on parents to take away their children’s phones. He's also confronting allegations of junk science. on.wsj.com/3UR7VSV on.wsj.com/3UR7VSV

If only we could harness this - the collective marvelling at the beauty of our little planet! Dublin tonight #auroraborealis #northernlights #magic

The #ClimateCrisis summarised in 60 seconds.

All about eternal economic growth. No mention of the environmental impacts.

Like Icarus, we will literally fly too close to the sun.

PS. Terrible journalism RTE prime time.

Spotted the new single deck electric bus in Phibsborough yesterday. On the route of the planned O orbital bus which will provide a bus service along the North and South Circular Road. Due to start in November!

[Hard to know who to ridicule most here: Dublin Airport or RTÉ Prime Time - both profoundly clueless.🤦‍♂️Key context for ANY discussion of IE aviation is the 12.7% INCREASE in jet fuel use in 2024 (thus also in IE aviation climate impact), reaching a new all time record high.]

This is another brilliant (and free) resource from Dublin Inquirer. Want to know who your candidates are for the upcoming local elections? Their priorities & plans for housing, transport etc? They're all here and sortable by DCC & Fingal districts. Great work Sam Tranum & co 👏🗳️

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council What could be if only decisions were informed by ecology rather than ideology? 😏

This is a microcosm of the terrible state our nature is in. Progress *is* taking place, but will it be too little, too late? 🤔

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For clarity, I'm not opposed to research into SAF which definitely needs to be developed ASAP. But corporate sponsorship from an airline whose CEO is a climate sceptic & whose business model is based on unsustainable expansion is unethical Trinity College Dublin.

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The Guardian summarized this survey this way: “77% of climate scientists expect a rise of at least 2.5C.” They could equally have summarized it “85% expect a rise of 3C or less.” By far the most common replies were 2C, 2.5C, and 3C—right in line with conventional models.

A leading Irish university teams up with the world’s largest airline to do what exactly with €4m for our broken planet?

#greenwashing

Ryanair extends sustainable flying partnership with Trinity College Dublin

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Join us in Cork for an afternoon where you get to meet like minded people, spring into climate action and have fun!☕️
Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just dipping your toes into climate action, everyone is welcome!
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I sent letters to the managers of Arnotts and Jervis Shopping Centre this morning explaining I'll be boycotting them if they seek to obstruct the democratic will of the city. Dublin needs good retail, accessible without cars, not car parks with some shops attached