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If US can do it in 10, we can do it in 5

July 20th, 2008 at 8:11 pm » Comments (0)

This is Al Gore’s speech exhorting Americans to change to a carbon-free economy in ten years.
The United States is a very large country. Ireland is a small one. If the United States can do it in ten years, we can do it in five.

We Can Solve It



Climate change: A guide for the perplexed

August 2nd, 2007 at 9:38 pm » Comments (0)

New Scientist provides comprehensive explanations for the 26 most common climate myths and misconceptions.



Peak Oil 2010. End of Story

June 10th, 2007 at 10:30 am » Comments (1)

The Irish Times has been running a Negotiations for Government section in their letters page, so I thought I’d send a brief note: Peak Oil 2010. End of Story. . Just that. I don’t think it made it from the huge pile the editor undoubted receives.
Or maybe the editorial staff, in common with [...]



No to Nuclear

March 27th, 2007 at 10:18 am » Comments (0)

Kudos where they are due: Ireland has joined with Norway, Iceland and Austria to campaign against the use of nuclear energy.
Liam Reid reports in The Irish Times (sub only)
Ireland has joined three northern European countries to launch an international campaign against the use of nuclear energy as a solution to climate change.
The group, which includes [...]



Al Gore Testimony to Congress

March 22nd, 2007 at 10:36 am » Comments (0)

Time really is running out. It’s well past time for political posturing. I look at young children and even teenagers and I’m terrified for them. If a political party isn’t serious about this issue, ie doesn’t have a serious policy that will make an immediate, middle and longterm difference, then I for one can’t [...]