6 h. 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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14 h. 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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14 h. 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.

Events

39 h. 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

6 d. 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.

Society

6 d. 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.

Society

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

Society

1 week ago Research reveals that Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change

Research reveals that Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change  Phys.org

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1 week ago Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change | Newswise

Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change | Newswise  Newswise

Politics

1 week ago Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change

Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change  University of Bristol

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2 w. ago ‘Challenging, fun and fearless’ programme for theatre festival

Galway Theatre Festival returns from May 2-10, with shows ranging from climate change drag cabarets to politically provocative drama, physical comedy, and spoken-word  shows with a surreal twist. The programme for this year’s festival will be officially launched next Monday, March 31, at in the city’s Hyde Bar at 6pm. Highlights will include Malaprop Theatre’s […] The post ‘Challenging, fun and fearless’ programme for theatre festival appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Culture

3 w. ago Electricity supplies face ongoing pressure due to increases in demand

National grid operator predicts record demand as climate change measures kick in

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3 w. ago Report reveals litany of problems in garda treatment of domestic abuse survivors

Rates of arrest, including for breaches of domestic violence orders, vary significantly across garda divisions.

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3 w. ago Authorising £1.2bn A5 road upgrade will not jeopardise Northern Ireland’s net zero climate change goals, court told

Authorising £1.2bn A5 road upgrade will not jeopardise Northern Ireland’s net zero climate change goals, court told  The Irish News

Economics

3 w. ago Climate change: Low carbon farming 'essential' for climate goals

Climate change: Low carbon farming 'essential' for climate goals  BBC.com

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3 w. ago Spiraling, irreversible climate change in Ireland and abroad explained in five key graphs

Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.

Politics

3 w. ago Five key graphs that show 2024's spiralling climate change in Ireland and worldwide

Record levels of greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, rainfall and glacier loss were experienced last year.

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3 w. ago Ireland must scale up preparations for extreme weather events, climate council warns

‘If we do not put structures and resources in place, communities will be increasingly exposed,’ Climate Change Advisory Council chair says

Events

4 w. ago Pronatalism on the rise: Collapsing birth rates do not threaten civilisation — the opposite is true

Dr Catherine Conlon pushes back against Trump, Vance and their tech bro colleagues over their controversial ‘pronatalist’ views.

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