Tag: climate crisis
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This is what an emergency looks like !
Professor John Barry looks at what lessons can be learned from the pandemic for addressing our planetary emergency.
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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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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.