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Homebirdnow
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Irish policy analyst working on climate, energy, social justice and sustainable development. Views expressed here are my own and do not reflect the views of any organisation/employer.
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · Sep 2
Grateful to the Irish energy communities for sharing their experiences and wider research and policy experts for their insights. New @nescireland paper out today! s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.nesc.i...
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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 1d
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates

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RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 2d
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Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisis
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 3d
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5 degrees climate target, says UN head

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World faces ‘devastating consequences’ after missing 1.5 degrees climate target, says UN head
Overshooting Paris agreement target will have ‘devastating consequences’ for world, warns António Guterres
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 7d
Building nature into construction is the new challenge for developers

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Building nature into construction is the new challenge for developers
Projects aim to show how ‘no net loss’ of biodiversity can become the norm in the built environment
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 8d
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Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 8d
Superb day talking energy transition @nescireland with a wide range of speakers and captured so well by artist @philip_barrett
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 9d
Looking forward to this #NESC conference session especially!
starrock2.bsky.social Jeanne Spillane @starrock2.bsky.social · 9d
Looking forward to attending the #NESC Ireland Conference tomorrow on "Energising the #Transition".

Excited to explore how we can support people's participation in the #energytransition and ensure everyone gets to benefit @alisheridan.bsky.social @diarmuidtorney.bsky.social #energy #speirgorm
Title and date for NESC conference on Energising the Tranisition List of participants in a panel discussion on people and energy
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 12d
Two years ago we planted 24,000 native saplings – now our forest is thriving

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Two years ago we planted 24,000 native saplings – now our forest is thriving
We planted on the cheapest land we could find in Ireland. These small wet fields now hum with life. This habitat is healing
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Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social · 13d
"Unfortunately..."
Here are my slides for yesterday's Trinity symposium, sharing the Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) @ejni.bsky.social learning from engaging Govmt & EU toward Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan and national Long Term Strategy.
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Image of a slide from the presentation "In-practice engagement with EU climate action: Reflections on Ireland’s National Energy and Climate Plan and Long Term Strategy updates" by Paul Price, as presented to the Symposium: 'Climate Change from An EU Perspective' at Trinity College Dublin, Thursday, 16 October 2025, Panel 1: EU Climate Governance, Regulation & Accountability. The presentation is based on Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJNI) engagement with the NECP and LTS update process. Slide image shows the front cover of the engagement summary EJNI report from @ejni.bsky.social, see link: https://ejni.net/publications/engaging-with-the-update-of-irelands-national-energy-and-climate-plan-reflections-from-a-civil-society-perspective/ The main slide text reads: "“Unfortunately...” ● No clear path to climate neutrality or just transition. ● Does not meet several mandatory requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action ● Failed to align with multiple EU directives – including the Effort Sharing Regulation, and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive. In addition to very significant issues with the NECP text: ● the update process “unveiled not only noncompliance with public participation requirements, but also exposed the challenges that face civil society when trying to engage with the production of a highly complex plan spanning a broad array of policy areas.”
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 14d
Please to share my piece in the Irish Times today. How communities across Ireland are taking control of their energy future

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How communities across Ireland are taking control of their energy future
Sustainable energy communities are generating renewable electricity and bringing cost savings to households
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 16d
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UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told
Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequate
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Jennie C Stephens @jenniecstephens.bsky.social · 17d
Join us Tuesday 21 Oct for panel discussion on Climate Justice Research for Transformative Action. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/geography/ev...

Register to join us in person or online: forms.office.com/e/G9ktW4J9iF
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 17d
‘Working with natural processes, such as reconnecting rivers to their floodplains, restoring wetlands, and planting woodlands to intercept rainfall have the benefits of improving our natural environment alongside reducing flood risk.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
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Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social · 18d
YES, grid-tied solar PV battery systems in Ireland CAN be installed with an isolation switch so they can be operated off-grid in case of storms or other outages.

Safe Electric: "off-grid backup systems can be installed as long as it is done safely by a registered contractor."
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 29d
Ireland at #14 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Kate Raworth @kateraworth.bsky.social · 29d
We analyse 35 global indicators, 2000-2022. Median results show sluggish progress in ending human deprivation, which must *speed up fivefold* to meet global goals by 2030, while rapid ecological damage must *reverse at nearly twice the current pace* to safeguard a stable planet by mid-century. 2/
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · Sep 30
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
leahmcelrath.bsky.social Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · Sep 29
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.

The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.

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China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · 29d
Plans for dealing with future extreme weather events not yet finalised

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Plans for dealing with future extreme weather events not yet finalised
‘Significant shortcomings’ seen in State’s responses to storms Éowyn and Darragh, says climate advisory body
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Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 29d
Rapid changes in the Antarctic are 'stark warning' to the world

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Rapid changes in the Antarctic are 'stark warning' to the world - Oceanographic
Scientists will meet in London this week to issue a stark warning: Antarctica is changing, fast. And it's going to impact us all.
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · Sep 29
Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds

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Ireland’s natural environment in ‘very poor’ condition, EU analysis finds
European Environment Report - news (analysis piece to follow) Embargoed to Sunday night 11pm
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Ali Sheridan @alisheridan.bsky.social · Sep 22
A long term vision, creating the conditions for change and society wide engagement…

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He got an entire country running on clean energy. Can he do it again?
Ramón Méndez Galain helped Uruguay decarbonize its grid in just five years, with 98 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources.
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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · Sep 17
My opening statement and supporting documents for this meeting on carbon budgets is available here: hannahdaly.ie/JOC_CarbonBu...

And a recording and transcript will be available later.
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Paul Price @swimsure.bsky.social · Sep 16
Wednesday 17 Sep 2025, 12:30, CR3, LH 2000
"Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets"

in Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Online live CR3: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Houses of the Oireachtas (Parliament) Ireland Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy Live CR3 online: https://www.oireachtas.ie/public/_resources/themes/oireachtas/hourly/live.php?cr3&audio Next meeting: 17 Sep 2025, 12:30, CR3, LH 2000 12:30 Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets - Professor Barry McMullin, Professor (Emeritus), Dublin City University - Mr. Paul Price, Researcher, Dublin City University - Professor John Sweeney, Professor Emeritus, Maynooth University - Professor Hannah E. Daly, Professor in Sustainable Energy and Energy Systems Modelling, University College Cork https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/committees/34/climate-environment-and-energy/
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Homebirdnow @homebirdnow.bsky.social · Sep 9
Tackling energy poverty is not only about bringing down costs

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Sadhbh O'Neill: Tackling energy poverty is not only about bringing down costs
Behind the numbers are real people managing untold levels of anxiety and discomfort
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