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The owners a family-run Cork hotel has expressed their frustration at a decision by An Bórd Pleanála to approve a wind farm which will allegedly overshadow a scenic valley and major tourist attraction. The complaints were made by the management of the Gougane Barra Hotel on Twitter this week. “Life in the unspoilt natural valley […]
Understanding the pros and cons of energy options from hydro, renewables, fossil fuels, and nuclear, for the world’s diverse population, would be best for the future of society. With some energy literacy, folks may realize that there may not be a silver bullet answer for all of humanity’s energy needs. Whether you ultimately drive an […]
To all those cheering on the 2021 purge, hear the account of a previous target before you pile in, and remember it might be you some day.
The Garda Commissioner has said gardaí do not have the power, and are not seeking the power, under Covid-19 regulations to break up parties or gatherings in homes parties if no breaches of the criminal law are taking place. Commissioner Drew Harris said he would not be in favour of granting members of the force […]
“The IPCC is partly a scientific organisation, partly a political organisation”. That was what Richard Tol, a convening lead author of the 5th review of climate change from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), told Michael Shellenberger when he interviewed him for his recently released book, Apocalypse Never. In 2010, Tol was assigned to the team to draft the […]
Gerry Adams’ announcement that he is retiring from politics brings to an end one of the most significant public lives of the past century. He is without doubt a major historical figure whose influence on events in Ireland was hugely significant. I cannot claim to have known him well. I did know him but I […]
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