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David Scanlon
@sdgdavid.bsky.social
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Earthling. European. Irish. Curious about climate, impact, and ideas. I write SDG Alpha and work with founders building a better future. Follow me, don't follow me.
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Jun 30
Imagine if we loved new infrastructure as much as we love old chimneys. A short essay I wrote about the struggle to build #infrastructure in #Ireland...

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Fuck Your Poolbeg Chimneys, Where's My MetroLink?
Lately, when I see a mug, fridge magnet, or tourist tote bag featuring the Poolbeg chimneys, I feel a growing sense of frustration. Worse still if I catch a glimpse of the actual towers themselves, wh...
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Climate change - off the record @cc-offtherecord.bsky.social · 2d
“Even in our lives climate change is not the only thing we have going on…”

It was so nice to chat with @peterthorne.bsky.social about how important it is to have everyday conversations about climate change with everybody

🎙️ Ep1 out now

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 4d
Ellen Walshe adds to World Cup medal haul with silver in 400m IM
Ellen Walshe adds to World Cup medal haul with silver in 400m IM
Mona McSharry fourth in 100m breaststroke in Indiana
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 5d
Takes my breath away, every year 🍂
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Kate Raworth @kateraworth.bsky.social · 14d
Big Doughnutty News.
Just out in Nature: the all-new 2025 Doughnut. Transformed from a single-year snapshot to an annual global monitor of 21st century social & ecological thriving. Available to all in an open-access paper by @andrewlfanning.bsky.social and me. 🧵 1/
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 14d
Win 🚇

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MetroLink given green light by An Coimisiún Pleanála
Permission has been granted for Dublin's long-awaited MetroLink project linking the city centre to the airport.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 15d
‘I will not be intimidated by our Tricolour’: The women pushing back against the far right
Welcome murals can become greeting cards, saying: ‘You are seen, you belong, you matter’
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 16d
Blindboy, Reagan, and Captain Planet, all in a tent in Ballintubbert.

Only at Climate Carnival 💚
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Dr Christina Wade 👻🍺🎃 @braciatrix.bsky.social · 20d
Reminder friends of my free and online talk about my book, 'Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland' on Tuesday, Sept 30th from 5pm as part of Dublin Festival of History. You can join from anywhere in the world! Link to register: dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/event/filthy...
Screen shot of event page for Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. Text reads: Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland. September 30 @5:00-6:00. Then picture of book cover with text overlap of date and indicating it takes place online
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 22d
Excited to moderate two panels at Climate Carnival: Financing Nature at Scale and Renewables Scaled Responsibly. Big ideas on nature markets, just transition & resilience in energy. Join us: www.climatecocktailclub.org/events-1/cli...
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 22d
So, on first read, generically engineered plants that can extract metal from soil is A Good Thing (far more sustainable than digging a mine).

But all I can think of is now we'll have Triffids that are WAY harder to kill 🌿

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Genomines: $45 Million Series A Raised For Advancing Future Of Metal Extraction
Genomines is a pioneering company that is transforming the future of metal extraction by utilizing innovative, plant-based farming techniques. Recently, the company announced that it has successfully ...
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 22d
"Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job." — Douglas Adams.
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Cethan Leahy @cethanleahy.com · 22d
I do think the biggest mistake you can make in a presidential election in Ireland is visibly wanting it too much. The ideal candidate for the Aras is someone who is somehow both a career politician but also has to be tricked into running.
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 23d
Very much looking forward to participating in this Equisscore event on Thursday as part of Climate & SDG Week: From Startup to Systems Change: The Path to Climate and SDG Impact 🌍

Link to register: luma.com/qrfqbo2s

#ClimateWeek #SDGWeek #ImpactInvesting #SustainableInnovation #speirgorm
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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 24d
Happy Hobbit Day! Today's Classic Cover of the Day is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with a cover illustrated by Tolkien himself
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 26d
The couple who bought a Wicklow golf course and turned it into a native woodland
The former Glen of the Downs Golf Course greens are now covered in 80,000 native trees, planted by Anke and John Moran
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 27d
I can't look at a boardgame map of Europe without seeing all the wonderful trainlines that should be there 😄
An image of the Ticket to Ride: Europe boardgame
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 28d
Just idle musings...
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Karl Stanley @karlstanley.bsky.social · 28d
Lovely mural up on the North Strand today. There's a few people about the place who like to think it belongs to them and them alone, but it belongs to us all.

Thanks to @dwmalone.bsky.social for the pic!
A seaside-themed mural saying "The NORTH STRAND welcomes all" There are shells, fish, swans and an image of the river Tolka visible.
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Hometree @hometreecharity.bsky.social · 28d
🍂 Our autumn volunteer days have begun!
📍 Hometree HQ, Ennistymon
📅 Saturday, 20th September | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome – no experience needed, just bring your energy and curiosity!
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · 28d
Imagine mashing the Don’t Look Up post-credit scene with the Golgafrinchans from Hitchhiker’s: trick the billionaires into thinking they’re humanity’s chosen saviours, ship them off to ‘prepare’ a new home… and let the Bronterocs take it from there.
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 16
Yay, that Dublin City Council is running events like these to make the city centre a more attractive space 👍

Boo that they chose to use such god-awful AI slop as their promo image! 👎

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Official Launch of ‘Grow College Green’
A one-day public event at College Green and Dame Street on 21st September to mark the official launch of ‘Grow College Green’ - a transformational project that will revitalise the historic heart of Du...
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Karlin Lillington @klillington.bsky.social · Sep 16
How I felt 7 years and 1 week ago, when this was me. Even after living here for years, it was so moving to become an Irish (and EU) citizen on that day. I joined so many happy people in the NCH for the ceremony. Read this for a dollop of true joy in your life: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
‘To feel Irish from today, I’m so proud’: thousands receive citizenship
Ceremonies taking place at Dublin convention centre this week
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 15
My treasured copy!
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 15
Final call to register for this evening's webinar!

🔋 hear about how BnM are powering the energy transition in Ireland

🚀 learn how the Accelerate Green Grow programme supports ambitious climate solutions companies

🎙️ listen to renowned innovation thought-leader, @tomraftery.com
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 8
We’re back with the Accelerating Green Ambition webinar series!

🎙️ On Sept 15 @ 17:00 join myself +
@tomraftery.com
(Climate Confident podcast) to explore trends + opportunities in #climate & nature-positive innovation.

Free registration at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #climatetech #innovation
Promotional graphic for a BnM Accelerate Green webinar featuring sustainability leader Tom Raftery. The text reads: ‘Join Tom Raftery, BnM & Resolve Partners – Register Now. Save the Date – 15th September at 5pm. Join us and BnM for a live webinar. Hear from sustainability leader Tom Raftery as we explore innovation trends and opportunities in the climate and nature-positive sectors. 👉 Register today to secure your place!’ The right side shows a photo of Tom Raftery wearing a dark hat, light shirt, and jacket. The BnM Accelerate Green logo is at the top right.
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 14
I've been lucky to see it in person a few times, and it's always brought me joy ☺️
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David Scanlon @sdgdavid.bsky.social · Sep 13
This one, right? By Andrius Kovelinas.

Sharing here for everyone to appreciate.
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