7 d. ago Galway Theatre Festival includes climate change drag cabarets and politically provocative drama

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway Theatre Festival is kicking off its jam-packed programme of events tomorrow. Now in its 17th year, the festival aims to showcase emerging artists and entertain audiences with a variety of shows. It begins tomorrow and runs until Saturday May 10th, and promises everything from climate change […] The post Galway Theatre Festival includes climate change drag cabarets and politically provocative drama appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Ireland at risk of losing 'irreplaceable parts of our heritage' to climate change, says heritage expert

Extreme weather events and sustained changes to Ireland’s climate are a threat to the country’s heritage sites.

Events

2 w. ago Progressive versus traditionalist? The polarising issues that will define the next pope

From LGBTQ+ rights to climate change, where the Pope, Vatican and the Church stand on the issues.

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2 w. ago Take fewer flights or switch to an EV – what’s the best way to reduce my carbon emissions?

Amid all the continuing noise around climate action, it can be hard to know which changes will really make a difference

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3 w. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Flooding and extreme heat rampant in Europe last year amid record temperature growth

Europe is now the fastest warmest continent,with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global rate.

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3 w. ago Over 330 people killed by flooding and extreme heat in Europe last year amid record temperatures

Europe is now the fastest warmest continent,with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global rate.

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3 w. ago Why does Ireland want hairdressers to lecture you about climate change?

Why does Ireland want hairdressers to lecture you about climate change?  The Spectator

Society

4 w. ago Farmers, rural dwellers and townies are equally worried about climate change, study says

A study by the ESRI has said more needs to be done to inform and educate the public about climate change and policy.

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4 w. ago Public underestimate how worried farmers are about climate change, report reveals

Climate change was selected by 43 per cent of farmers as one of the three most important issues they face out of a list of eight.

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4 w. ago Farmers and urban dwellers equally worried by climate change and willing to act, ESRI study finds 

Research points to significant knowledge gap on actions needed to reduce carbon emissions

Society

4 w. ago Ireland's farmers just as worried about climate change as general population, new research finds

Ireland's farmers just as worried about climate change as general population, new research finds  Irish Examiner

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