The Climate Alarm Clock

• Dirty fossil fuel secrets and business as usual

  https://buymeacoffee.com/theclimatealarmFor our season finale, the gang's all here. We look at a new report that uncovers Ireland's dirty fossil fuel financing secrets. And we find some stories of adaptation in Ireland -- Monaghan prepares for the worst, trade unions want to bring in paid climate leave and we have hosepipe bans around the country. As Greta Thunberg demonstrates, climate justice is bound up with human rights and we are horrified by the latest atrocities in Gaza. We're taking a break for the summer, thanks for listening and a few suggested actions while we're gone:Listen to our brilliant producer who sings the season out for us = Bob Bound - Business as Usual on Bandcamp, available to stream or buy. It will be available to stream on all the other platforms VERY SOON (Spotify, Apple Music,YouTube)Send a young person to the Youth Climate Gathering | Friends of the Earth in JulyBreak bread with your neighbours and build community at a street feast this summer.Find out more about carbon markets at the EPA climate conference on 28th MayAnd remember... no mow May! Embrace the untidiness.

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• Climate Question: What is Greenwashing?

  Ciara Days asks another climate question, what is greenwashing? How does it effect the planet and our push to combat climate change? She is joined by Darragh Wynne and our resident greenwashing expert Tom Spencer. They discuss the definitions and industrial use of greenwashing and get into the nuance of how marketing and consumerism affect us all.Drillled Podcast - interesting podcast about the discovery of climate change by oil companies, told in the style of True Crime.

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• A new climate action plan but are the targets 'dead in the water'?

  https://buymeacoffee.com/theclimatealarmIreland's Climate Action Plan 2025 has finally been released. Darragh has read it so the rest of us don't have to and has all the answers about what's in there. He's joined by Anna and Ciara to discuss the Climate Action Plan, which was only just released when the wind industry warned that offshore wind will not hit 2030 targets.Are we worried about climate change? Yes we are, and it turns out a new study shows that almost everyone is -- 89% of people around the world want more climate action. We also do a quick roundup of other climate news including a new study on Whale pee! Actions we suggest for this week:There's still time to register for free for the DCU Climate conference on April 29th.Hometree's Changing Landscapes conference is on 15th May in Ennistymon (not free).There's a variety of courses at Common Knowledge in Co. Clare - from cooking to DIY repairs to lime plastering.Most important, get out and talk to your friends and neighbours about climate change!

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• Climate Question : How can we adapt to climate change?

  Coffee won't help us adapt but just in case: https://buymeacoffee.com/theclimatealarmWe talk a lot about mitigating climate change by reducing emissions, but do we need to face up to figuring out how to adapt to the changes that we know are coming? Ciara, Anna and Darragh discuss climate adaptation, asking the tough questions about how we can adapt and whether we can. And what we need to deal with -- food insecurity, flooding, extreme weather... Ciara asks how the big orange slug in Galway city is helping us adapt. We look at infrastructure, behaviour, politics and all the systems affecting adaptation. We conclude that we need to continue to face up to the tough questions and that building community is the key.

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• Is it time to start prepping?

  https://buymeacoffee.com/theclimatealarmThe insurance industry is warning that the climate crisis could lead to the end of capitalism. Darragh, Ciara and Anna look at what they are saying about climate risk and what that means in Ireland where more and more homes are threatened by rising sea levels.Separately, the EU has advised citizens to have a stockpile of 72 hours of supplies – is it time to start prepping? George Monbiot has two months' supply for his family. We discuss the risk to food security and debate our must-haves for our prep bags. In other news, 'same shit, different year' -- floods, fires, climate disasters and heat records from around the globe.We do find some good news to conclude ! Actions this week:Get food secure: Spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, root vegetables can all be sown in April. Check out Seeds Ireland GIY Academy offer a range of growing courses in both online and in person formats: Register for the annual DCU Institute of Climate conference, always a good day.As always, don't forget Gaza. Check out IPSC for actions near you.

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