Category: Climate
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“They Have to be Regulated”: How AI Data Centres Are Hindering Ireland’s Climate Goals
The undeniable growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the last few years has led to a massive increase in AI data centres all over the world, including Ireland. These are buildings that host a large number of infrastructures in order to keep internet servers running smoothly. As of October…
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How Does Food Waste Contribute to Climate Change?
Food waste is something that isn’t mentioned as often when speaking about the climate crisis, as it is only accounting for 10% of the total percentage with the climate crisis. The main issue with food waste is the significant resource waste it uses…
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This year’s SDG Fest showcases the climate crisis through comedy, community, and conversation
by Niamh Dobbs An evening full of comedy, jazz, and of course, climate chats. The third Sustainable Development Goal Fest kicked off on Thursday, the 18th of September. The event was organised by co-founders of the Sustainable Life School, Nathalie Pavone and Dianne…
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A showcase of rural Ireland’s marine lifestyle
By Ethan McDonagh For thousands of years, the ocean has been a key part of human life on Earth. From providing us with food, to presenting us with an obstacle to overcome, the ocean is an inescapable part of our existence. Given that…
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A tight squeeze: Public transport in Dublin severely congested at peak times and on popular routes
By Gary Petrov A display of photos from the point of view of a commuter using public transport in Dublin. Examples of overcrowding can be seen here on Dublin Bus, Luas and Irish Rail services in densely populated or heavily visited areas in…
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Bees, Trees and World Oxygen
By Derek Price Planet Earth could be in serious danger of losing its main oxygen source. With the Amazon rainforest continually being felled for its timber and cattle grazing at an alarming rate (since 1988, humans have destroyed an area of the rainforest…
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Stepping Stone Forests aims to get rid of ‘green desert’
Shay Galon reports on the Stepping Stone Forests in the Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght, allowing future generations to interact with the biodiversity that exists in a forest.
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Ag-Tech is at the forefront of digital developments
We’re living the digital technological revolution and every day we experience the impact of it but there is still so much more potential to create change with technology. Megan O’Brien explains how the food and agriculture industry is at the forefront of this…
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‘If they want us in power, they’re going to have to do more than greenwashing us’ – Reactions to FF/FG’s letter to the Green Party
TheCity.ie’s Kate Brayden speaks to Co. Clare Green Party councillor Roisin Garvey and Futureproof Clare about the Shannon LNG concession, and the party’s 7% emissions target.
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