Hans Zomer

“Effective #climate communication is difficult, messy and repetitive. It involves doing the hard work of listening to and understanding the different audiences you are engaging with, and finding the words, images and metaphors that will resonate with them.”

www.independent.ie/opinion/davi...

Irish people surveyed want data centres to be powered completely by renewable energy Some 40% recognise that data centres account for a large share of national energy consumption — more than a fifth of Ireland's metered electricity

Those polled in Ireland in an EU-wide survey of 300,000 people also want all new #datacentres to be powered completely by renewable energy sources.

www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Why Europe’s water crisis will cost millions and drive climate crisis Europe’s ‘strained’ energy and water system could slash GDP by up to eight per cent in high-income countries.

“Europe can no longer afford to address [the water, food and energy] systems separately.”

www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

Opinion: The people of Dublin deserve a proper public transport app It’s frustrating to have to switch between different apps for one journey instead of it all being in one place, writes Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum.

We deserve a world-class fully integrated public and active transport app for Dublin!

Other European cities have had them for years: plan, pay, ride, all in one place.

My piece in @thejournal.ie this morning.
#ReimagineDublin

Europe’s Original Climate-Resilient City Has a Lesson for Us All On Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, it continues to be a leader in climate adaptation — showing how a city can thrive in overcoming existential challenges.

Lessons from Amsterdam’s efforts to manage flooding and extreme weather:

www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

#climatechange #climateaction #amsterdam750

For 80 years, the UN has been saving lives, advancing peace and upholding hope. 

Its mission has never mattered more. It is not about institutions, but about the people behind them. #UNDay

Ballymun Is Brilliant: Art, Hope and Climate Action in the Heart of Dublin - Creative Ireland Programme How creativity, community and climate action are coming together to shape a brighter future for Ballymun.

Fabulous article about the #BallymunIsBrilliant project my colleagues at GAP Ireland have been running in partnership with Axis Ballymun and The Rediscovery Centre.

A great illustration how #art and creativity can help a community find its voice:

www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/blog/ball...

Climate shocks threaten 900 million poor people worldwide: UN report More than 300 million people live in regions where three or four climate hazards overlap.

“Our new research shows that to address global poverty and create a more stable world for everyone, we must confront the climate risks endangering nearly 900 million poor people.”

www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

GLAS Community Gardens - Global Action Plan Our GLAS Community Gardens Our Green Living & Sustainability Community Gardens (GLAS) bring people of all ages and abilities together. The gardens are

🌱As part of National Community Gardens Week & Climate Action Week here's a reminder of our partnership with Global Action Plan Community Garden on our Blanchardstown Campus. See here for visiting hours:
globalactionplan.ie/services/gla...

Research Suggests Rich People Tend To Act More Unethically – But Why Is That? Do rich people really act meaner? Studies link wealth to less empathy and more “dark triad” traits.

“Wealth and empathy often move in opposite directions.
Studies show that as people grow wealthier, they’re less likely to act altruistically.”

studyfinds.org/rich-people-...

We need more garden trees - and now is the perfect time to plant them An hour’s work in mid to late Autumn will result in a lifetime of joy

"Plant just one #tree in your #garden and it’s the beginning of something potentially far greater than you could envisage."

www.irishtimes.com/life-style/g...

Borders divided this West African community. Soccer is reuniting it. A century ago, colonial borders divided the Borgu people between Benin and Nigeria. Today, soccer is reuniting them.

At a time when #football seems to have become all about money, it’s important to celebrate the social side of the game.

How football can unite across borders:

www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa...

Failure to close climate action gap could cost us €26bn – imagine what that might achieve Heavy EU fines loom unless the State cuts environmental emissions by 2030. How are we doing so far?

"At its core, our failure to take effective measures to halt climate chaos is caused by a fundamental lack of understanding of how our health, happiness and prosperity are entwined with a healthy environment."

www.irishtimes.com/special-repo...

A close-up of a red bike jersey featuring a vertical black zip and a logo on the upper left side. The jacket has a smooth texture and subtle stitching details. The zipper is broken.

I have an old bike jersey whose zipper needs repair. The quote for the repair is more than the cost of a new jersey, but I'm going to repair it because I want to live in a world where we repair things.

Wind turbines are tough to recycle. This firm wants to transform them into micro homes | CNN Sitting inside the minimalist-chic interior of Nestle, you’d never guess its former life.

“Everything in the built environment — everything that you see around you — has an end of life,” said Krieger. “And we need solutions besides waste or landfill, incineration or something without value.”

edition.cnn.com/style/wind-t...

#upcycle

“If everybody in Ireland did a #2MinuteBeachClean per month, that would be more than 100,000 tonnes of litter removed from our ocean this year.”

Joanne Hunt in today’s @irishtimes.com

#buyanewspaper

Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.

"If we're going to solve problems like #climatechange, we need a far more #equitable society - whereby far more money, which is currently going to the highest earners, in fact goes to benefit wider society and wider societal needs."

- Dr Ciarán O'Carroll quoted on RTÉ:
www.rte.ie/news/2025/08...

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become first carbon neutral state A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

Italy and the Vatican strike a deal to develop a vast solar farm to generate electricity to meet Vatican City’s needs and turn it into the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims.

France and Italy slap fines on fast fashion firm #Shein for “misleading and/or deceptive environmental messages and claims”.

www.euronews.com/business/202...

#fastfashion #greenwashing

Lots of inspiration to be found in these examples of local environmental action!

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

@irishtimes.com @irishenvnet.bsky.social

Chelsea garden promoting flood resilience opens in Wallingford The garden, which includes a a smart rainwater tank, opens at Howbery Business Park in Wallingford.

"Outdoor spaces like this are vital in providing a natural first line of defence against flooding."

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Cycling instead of driving has €1.40-€1.52 per km economic benefit in cities on island of Ireland — Walking and cycling on the island of Ireland saves the HSE and NHS nearly €100 million per year. Cycling instead of driving has an economic benefit of between €1.40-€1.52 per km in cities o…

Cycling instead of driving has €1.40-€1.52 per km economic benefit in cities on island of Ireland irishcycle.com/2024/03/05/c...

This Indian rapper is spitting bars about climate justice, caste, and Indigenous rights In her latest single, Mahi G spotlights the outdoor workers vulnerable to extreme heat

“Mahi G’s song “Heatwave,” which was produced in collaboration with Greenpeace India, dropped in June, just as the country was reeling under soaring temperatures.”

grist.org/arts-culture...

#India #climate #art #creativeclimateaction

Study: Social media boosts climate conspiracies over emergency alerts The study says the influence of high-profile conspiracy theorists during climate disasters is drowning out emergency response efforts.

“Social media platforms “amplified conspiracy theorists while sidelining vital emergency information.”

www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

#disasters #aid #climate

What defines a famine and can it be avoided in Gaza? The United Nations and NGOs are warning of an imminent famine in Gaza, a designation based on strict criteria and scientific evidence. But how is it arrived at?

This is a good summary @news.rte.ie of the humanitarian situation in #Gaza.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/07...

‘Boiling frog’ effect makes people oblivious to threat of climate crisis, shows study Research shows people’s response to binary data could drive more effective ways of communicating gravity of crisis

"Surveys show that the increasing number of extreme climate events, including floods, wildfires and hurricanes, has not raised awareness of the threats posed by climate change.
Instead, people change their idea of what they see as normal."

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...

#climatepsychology

New research confirms what many are experiencing firsthand:
#Climate extremes are causing global food price spikes.

Diminishing harvests have ripple effects markets and public health, and heightening the risk of social unrest.

www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...

Fifa again under scrutiny for World Cup’s increased carbon footprint The 2026 tournament will feature more teams and more air miles travelled than ever, casting doubt upon ambitious climate goals

The 2026 #FIFA Men’s #WorldCup is set to be the most environmentally destructive in history.

A new study predicts that the 2026 World Cup will generate more than 9 million tonnes of CO2e; nearly double the emissions generated by previous World Cups.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Astronaut who spent 178 days in space shares the big 'lie' he realised after looking at the Earth Find out what Ron Garan witnessed in space and how it changed his perspective after coming to Earth

"I saw the unbelievable thinness of our planet's atmosphere. In that moment, I was hit with the sobering realisation that that paper-thin layer keeps every living thing on our planet alive."

www.ladbible.com/news/us-news...

#clinatechange #biodiversity #space #astronaut

The rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis The world's race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars - and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries

“Who are the electric cars going to be for? Europeans, Americans, not us. Our carbon footprint is much smaller. - But it's our water that's being taken. Our sacred birds that are disappearing."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#lithium #mining #climatechange