Category: Environment and Climate
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What would John do?
Joseph Ireland follows up on his recent call for a Climate Act and a supporting Citizens’ Assembly for Northern Ireland.
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Waking up to Climate Change
The day, the hour, the minute, the very second, has come for us all to take conscious responsibility for how our behaviour is contributing to climate change says Joseph Ireland.
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Fossil fuel divestment will increase carbon emissions, not lower them – here’s why
Dr Stefan Andreasson argues that the divestment movement will not reduce demand for oil and gas, but rather transfer the supply of fossil fuel to companies that are more polluting, less transparent, and less committed to addressing the climate crisis.
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Climate breakdown: The time to act is now…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warn that global warming is likely to reach 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052 if we continue business as usual. Dr Amanda Slevin highlights the importance of recognising the psychological, cultural, socio-economic and physical barriers to climate action.
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The social, climate and health reasons for making public transportation free
Northern Ireland is one of the most car reliant regions in Europe. Professor John Barry advocates for free public transport for all in order to bring about numerous social, health and environmental benefits.
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Sharing and caring for things for a Sustainable Economy
In this special long read, Professor John Barry looks at the quietly revolutionary potential of tool libraries and repair cafes to pioneer a new sustainable economy.
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From declarations of climate emergencies to climate action: narratives and strategies of wartime and citizen mobilisations for rapid and just transitions
Governments across the world have declared a climate emergency. In this long read, Dr Noel Healy of Salem State University and Professor John Barry explore how these declarations and citizen mobilisations can open up opportunities for a ‘just transition’ beyond carbon.
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Why we need a just energy transition to address our climate emergency
What structural and collective changes are required to address the climate emergency? Professor John Barry calls for a just energy transition that leaves no community behind.
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What Green surge could mean for the new European Parliament
Dr Viviane Gravey looks at the implications of the rise of the Green parties following the recent European Parliament elections.
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UK Climate Resilience Programme Event – Slides Now Available
Queen’s University hosted a special information event recently on the UK Climate Resilience Programme which looked at upcoming funding opportunities for research in Northern Ireland.