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Author Archives: davidsprott
Don’t Panic Mr. Mannering!
I have made the point many times that it will be almost impossible to link individual events to global climate. Hard evidence is almost impossible to acquire until large numbers of events and lots of data are available. By then it will be obvious to all. But given this conundrum we must expect a deluge of climate denial. In the last 18 months we have seen a huge amount of fake news and conspiracy theories surrounding Covid19. Given the extremely difficult and urgent decisions that will now need to be made around climate, we can expect a battle royal. Continue reading
Net Zero is a Con Trick?
Carbon reduction technologies should be seen as a solution of last resort that could save humanity from rapid and catastrophic environmental change. Just like an ejector seat in a jet aircraft. However, governments and businesses seem to be serious about deploying unproven technologies as a way to avoid doing the hard graft. And of course it will be the new kid on the block for making unimaginably large amounts of money! Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, climate Change Models, COP26
Tagged Carbon Capture, COP26
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So How Will Climate Change Impact Me?
As discussed in my last post, after the recent fires and floods we should need no reminding of the path we are on to climate disaster. But the question we all want to answer is, what will the impact be … Continue reading
Climate Change Becomes Real for Many
The question we have to ask ourselves is, have the terrible events of this month done sufficient to cause the world to stop, look and listen and then act differently. I would have to say, probably not Continue reading
Societal Breakdown – A Very Disturbing Trend
We should take note of a disturbing trend in society that is accelerating. We all know that America is sharply divided between red and blue or Republican and Democrat if you prefer. Friends from the USA mentioned the other day … Continue reading
Posted in Brexit, Brexit Britain, Democracy, Policy Making, Politics, Trump, Trust
Tagged polarization of society, populist government
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Saving Eden: Natural Ecosystems v Unrestrained Capitalism
This story is an object lesson in how not to manage sustainability. Of course, we know that back in the 1950s concern for the environment or indeed individuals’ rights was not on anyone’s agenda. But today things should be different. Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Eco-tourism, Economic Model, Policy Making, Sustainability, Travel
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A Walk on the Wild Side
Last week Marie and I travelled out of county for the first time since 2019! Yes, travel restrictions are lifting and we booked an AirBNB in Birr, Co. Offaly. You might well ask why Offaly? Surely that’s pretty boring compared … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Eco-tourism, Sustainability, Travel, Walking
Tagged Eco-tourism, Owls, Walking
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The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind
Without any legal enforcement measures the hugely influential agriculture lobby will cause the Irish Climate Change efforts to fail. Continue reading
Posted in Technology and Society
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May The Circle Remain Unbroken
May is usually the start of summer with rising temperatures and softer rain. Here in Ireland, and across Northern Europe this month of May has been terrible weather. There has been a lot of rain much of it incredibly intense. … Continue reading
Cyber-Attackers Focus on Organizations That Have Failed to Invest in Modern Security Systems. Is this YOU?
So the HSE is widely known as a lagger in its use of IT. This is a huge red flag waving for all cyber attackers to see. This morning’s news was clearly inevitable. Continue reading
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