The Climate Alarm Clock

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Irish Enviro Event Guide: 6th - 12th June

Darragh, Anna & Ciara discuss the EPA's report and how far off course Ireland are with their climate ambitions. They then talk about the case taken by a Peruvian farmer against German electricity provider RWE and look at the links between the homeless and climate crises in the not climate story.

Anna and Kayle discuss Octavia E. Butler's 1993 novel Parable of the Sower in the latest instalment of the culture desk.

Ceara finds out about the uses of hemp from Freya Bartels in this week's Book of Leaves collaboration.

The following events are mentioned in this week's event guide: Sunday 29th May Dublin 7.30 pm Blá Blá Blá… With Special Guests! May 29th on: Ecofeminism - Cosmetics https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bla-bla-bla-with-special-guests-may-29th-on-ecofeminism-cosmetics-tickets-332313307047 Tuesday 31st May 6.30 Sligo Sligo Community Energy clinic https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sligo-community-energy-clinic-west...

Darragh, Anna & Ciara discuss the European Commission's update on Ireland, pressure coming from all sides on oil companies and in the not climate segment, Ciara tells us what Love Island has to do with climate change.

Anna chats with Caitriona Kenny about her journey to becoming a climate and community change maker with Connecting Cabra , and hears about the exciting projects in the area. Connecting Cabra (@ConnectingCabra) · Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ConnectingCabra Connecting-Cabra. (@connecting_cabra) • Instagram photos ...https://www.instagram.com › connecting_cabra

Ricky Whelan and Niall Hatch tell us about Swifts, some of our favourite birds of summer.

Ceara chats to Amy O'Brien, a young activist who has great advice on listening.

Wednesday 25th May Galway and Online Striking the Balance: Demand Reduction vs Supply Decarbonisation https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/striking-the-balance-demand-reduction-vs-supply-decarbonisation-tickets-257966654207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Thursday 26th May: Ballincollig Cork Ballincollig Otter Trail https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ballincollig-otter-trail-tickets-322592000357?aff=ebdssbdes...

Darragh has left Anna and Ciara to mind the shop this week. They look at the WMO State of the Climate Report and they find some good news locally. Ciara tells us about her new pen pal, Bernard Looney, CEO of BP. She's not happy with him.

Kayle Crosson joins Anna to tell us about the album Ignorance from The Weather Station. The album was released in 2021 and has been described as a 'heartbroken masterpiece'. You can find out more at http://www.theweatherstation.net

Daniel Murray from the Business Post explains to Darragh why Ireland is planning to spend €300m on emergency gas generators and what the expansion of data centres mean for our climate targets.  https://www.businesspost.ie/energy/state-to-double-imported-emergency-power-generators-amid-new-supply-fears-68f3b3e8

Future Limerick, National Biodiversity Week and Bike week are all taking place this week meaning there are loads of events happening for you to attend!

Darragh, Anna and Ciara look at the chances of hitting 1.5C of warming in the next five years.  The Guardian’s investigation into planned Carbon Bombs gets us on a rant about fossil fuel companies.  For our ‘not climate’ story, we have a look at how overturning Roe V Wade in the US links to climate change. There might be more rants.

Anna continues this season's culture feature chatting to Colm O' Regan about his new stand up show Climate Worrier. He's performing the show on 21st May in the Belltable in Limerick as part of Future Limerick. You can buy tickets for the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yva7mnyb

This week Ceara chats to Dr Una Fitzpatrick.

Niall and Ricky continue their endangered bird series, this week telling us all about the hen harrier.

This week's news round up is different as Darragh is joined by Shamim Malekmian from the Dublin Inquirer to talk about climate refugees. You can learn more here: https://dublininquirer.com/2022/04/27/in-europe-s-asylum-system-victims-of-climate-change-fight-for-recognition-and-lose-often

Dylan and Angela from Not Here, Not Anywhere tell Anna about their climate activism and how all kinds of skills are welcome and put to good use. They introduce us to the LNG rap! Check out https://notherenotanywhere.com for more information or to get involved.

Ricky Whelan and Niall Hatch discuss the corncrake, why it's endangered and the work being done to save it.

Check out all of these great events: Tuesday 3rd May. Dublin & Online: Climate Alarm Clock Food Waste Challenge https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-climate-alarm-clock-food-waste-challenge-tickets-311484868627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 Wednesday 4th May Online. Security of Energy Supply in Ireland – The challenges (engineersireland.ie) engineersireland.ie/events Wednesday 4th May 8pm. Do...

Every week, we take another look at a section of the recent IPCC mitigation report. Here, we show how taking action can create a better future for everyone. We look at how the IPCC has identified 'co benefits' of mitigation -- air quality, energy emissions, transport, diet all leading to better air, healthier people, and increased wellbeing. Ciara is relieved to hear that it's not all about carbon...