Category Archives: Climate Change

Net Zero is a Con Trick?

Posted on August 4, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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So How Will Climate Change Impact Me?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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Climate Change Becomes Real for Many

Posted on July 16, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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Saving Eden: Natural Ecosystems v Unrestrained Capitalism

Posted on July 3, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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A Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on June 20, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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May The Circle Remain Unbroken

Posted on May 23, 2021 by davidsprott

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 →

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UCC Climate Conference 2021

Posted on March 21, 2021 by davidsprott

I virtually attended most of the UCC climate conference yesterday. It’s was a useful experience, not really because of the content which was highly variable, rather because it allowed me to think about where we are at. Here are my … Continue reading →

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Why listen to Bill Gates on How to Avoid a Climate Disaster!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by davidsprott

Bill Gates is not a climate scientist. He’s not a politician. He has a “lot” of money and investments that could be seen as conflicts of interest. Why on earth should we listen to him? This post is also available … Continue reading →

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Question: What’s the Connection Between Climate Change and Brexit?

Posted on February 2, 2021 by davidsprott

Easy, both are man-made problems, they are both slow burners and have been looming for years and they will both cause unpredictable problems that will run and run. Of course, climate change will be many orders of magnitude greater impact, … Continue reading →

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We Need to Talk About (Irish) Agriculture

Posted on January 16, 2021 by davidsprott

This morning I listened to a radio clip about the Irish peat industry. Peat harvested from local bogs has been used for centuries for cooking and heating in Ireland. Throughout the 20th century, peat was prized as a source of … Continue reading →

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