Row over 'temperature neutrality' vs 'climate neutrality'
A big academic row has broken out among Ireland's climate scientists over the commitment to a "climate neutral economy" in the country's national climate objective, writes George Lee.
โIreland produces nine times more beef and dairy output than it consumes. Because of this it has an unusual greenhouse gas emissions profile, with a far higher share of methane emissions than most other countries.โ #Ireland #ClimateEmergency www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
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Antony Loewenstein: Israel has killed more journalists in the last 22 months than were killed in the US civil war, WW1, WW2, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined.
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My first academic work has just been published by Bristol University Press. Thanks to Yasmine Ahmed for asking me to contribute to The Far-Right in Ireland.
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@emptywheel.bsky.social trying to reach you. Could you get in touch via email or x
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Episode 307: Five Stars (3.7.2025)
โChristopher Kinahan is probably the most successful and entrepreneurial criminal that Ireland has ever produced.โ
This is probably my favorite coverage of our @conplnk.bsky.social @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social @beaudonelly.bsky.social story about Christopher Kinahanโs online habits so far. Phoebe Judge and co. are some of the best crime podcasters out there week after week: thisiscriminal.com/episode-307-...
25.07.2025 23:44 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
How Ireland became the puppy farm capital of the world
Unscrupulous and licensed breeders alike are cashing in on a global demand for designer and pedigree dogs, with pets being shipped as far as Europe and Asia
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Texas Doctor Who Filed $118 Million in Fraudulent Medical Claims Gets 10 Years in Prison
For nearly 20 years, a doctor falsely diagnosed patients as having a chronic disease, administered unnecessary, toxic treatments and filed more than $118 million in fraudulent health insurance claims to fund his lavish lifestyle, which included a private jet, luxury cars and high-end properties.
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In Bucha forest, he hunts for the bodies Putinโs killers left behind
In Bucha forest, he hunts for the bodies Putinโs killers left behind.
Ukrainian officials are dedicated to uncovering the fate of those who went missing in the town that is now known for Russian war crimes | โ๏ธ Matthew Campbell reports from Bucha
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Reads Chinese influence operations and disinformation campaigns, Bellingcat Stage Talk Thursday 08/05
Learn about monitoring inauthentic accounts and conducting investigations into Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in our next Stage Talk on Thursday, 4pm CEST/10am EDT. We're joined by the @doublethinklab.bsky.social team live in our Discord Server
discord.gg/FGq4XfYm?eve...
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This week we spoke with @conplnk.bsky.social & @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social on reporting on transnational organised crime and how they found a hidden side to one of Irelands most notorious cartel bosses. On podcast platforms search 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat' to listen back. rss.com/podcasts/bel...
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This Thursday we're talking to Bellingcat's Connor Plunkett and The Sunday Times' @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social about investigating a drug cartel's online presence. Join us live to ask your questions at 5pm CEST/11am EDT: discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
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Trump caves on tariffs:
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John Mooney
@JohnMooneyIRL
Lots of messages about this joint investigation with
@bellingcat. If you know Oliver Herrmann, or have information about the Kinahan cartel, message signal +353 (89) 975 3779 or email kinahancartel@protonmail.com
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More Americans seeking asylum in Ireland since Trumpโs comeback
Growing political unease in the United States has led many people to seek sanctuary in stable EU countries
"Trumpโs rhetorical and economic attacks on allies might also lead Americans to basically defect to another nationality, if they have the option." @johnmooneyirl.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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I was delighted to talk about the Kinahan cartel with Phoebe Judge on the world-class podcast Criminal. A fascinating discussion on the joint @thetimes and @bellingcat investigation. Listen here: ๐ง
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/criโฆ
#TrueCrime #KinahanCartel #CriminalPodcast
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The latest edition of the podcast looks at the national security crisis facing Ireland.
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Johnโs latest in our ongoing work on the Kinahans. An Irish crime family investing in Southeast Asia using a German marathon runner who was just arrested with millions worth of coke in Western Australia. A quote that stands out for me, โKinahan would come across as someone that could kill someone.โ
23.02.2025 21:19 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Dutch pension fund ABP sells all Alphabet and Meta shares, CEO tells newspaper FD
ABP, the Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in tech companies Meta and Alphabet , its CEO told Dutch newspaper FD in an interview published on Monday.
๐ฅThe Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest
www.reuters.com/markets/euro...
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How a web of Asian hubs cleans cash for the Kinahans
A Sunday Times investigation reveals the drug cartelโs illicit activities in Singapore and Indonesia
Theyโve survived sanctions, law enforcement crackdowns, and international scrutiny. Now, theyโre making moves in a region known for its underworld connections. How a web of Asian hubs cleans cash for the #Kinahancartel. Thanks to @bellingcat.com for their help
www.thetimes.com/article/7ce5...
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It's hard to believe that it took an expert consultancy company to outline to Garda HQ what has been staring them in the face for years. So would it be fair to say that it's a "crisis" now?
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Recruitment challenges arrest political hopes of boosting gardai
Garda numbers will not increase in the coming years due to persistent challenges in recruiting and retaining members, an internal review has revealed
Garda numbers are set to plateau over the next 5 years, per
research by Garda Headquarters. Despite political promises of increases, the flawed recruitment system makes this nearly impossible. #Garda #GE24
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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White, black and Asian rioters โanswered a call for mayhemโ
CCTV reveals diverse ethnicities involved in last yearโs Dublin disorder, complicating case against the far right
Who were the Dublin rioters? Extremists, opportunists, or a mix of both? As trials begin, our in-depth analysis uncovers the societal fractures, motivations, and complexities behind the chaos. Read more to understand the truth behind the unrest. #DublinRiots #Ireland
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
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Shadows of Power: Ireland's Security Risks in the Trump Era | The Dark State
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New feature length episode on the security issues that arise from Trumpโs election. Thanks to Scott Lucas and Eoin McNamara.
#security #defence #nato #foreignaffairs
www.patreon.com/posts/116470...
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University College Cork. Mostly drug markets, drug policy, illicit enterprise and organised crime. Currently writing a book on East London subcultures
Europe Correspondent Euronews. Based in Brussels. Edward R. Murrow alum. Euronews.com
Monitoring & Datenanalyse von Rechtsextremismus und Verschwรถrungserzรคhlungen fรผr @amadeuantonio.bsky.social
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news researcher doing OSINT things and more at @washingtonpost.com. signal: aaronschaffer.01 https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/aaron-schaffer/
OSINT Editor at Sky News. Verifying and investigating. Part of the Data+Forensics unit.
Often found in the mountains.
Coverage of American authoritarianism with a focus on legal cases. An American-Irish in Limerick, Ireland.
Legendary potty mouth!
Investigator @bellingcat.com
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Chief writer of An Irish Diary, The Irish Times
Unvetted male Funkateer. Elevated neutrino readings. Talky stuff on
@newstalkFM @IrishTimesMag columnist. He/Him. ๐ฎ๐ช
Visual Stories and Investigations Editor at the Financial Times. We use computational tools and traditional reporting to produce explainers, investigations and deep dives in visual formats.
Journalist/technologist, @financialtimes.com Visual Investigations
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The Guardian's investigations correspondent & visual forensics lead. Currently writing a book. tech x conflict x human rights. friend to cats. manishaganguly.com
JD PhD Co-Director, Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley + Co-Founder, Investigations Lab #BerkeleyProtocol
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Forthcoming books: Digital Witness 2 and At the Intersection
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Investigative journo @cnn.com specialising in #osint
went into journalism after watching the devil wears prada, now mostly write about bombs
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