Monthly Archives: May 2008

If you care about climate, Lisbon matters

Posted on May 30, 2008 by John Gibbons

What is it about us Irish and referenda? One minute the national discourse is rattling along as usual, and the next, there are swarms of (previously unheard of) groups popping up out of the woodwork to warn us of the … Continue reading →

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Water shortages add to list of critical pressures

Posted on May 20, 2008 by John Gibbons

With oil prices steaming towards $130 a barrel, CO2 emissions climbing relentlessly, food shortages and major commodity price hikes hitting the world’s poor, “the last thing anyone needs is another crisis”, according to the current issue of Business Week. But … Continue reading →

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In Spain, no rain means real pain

Posted on May 14, 2008 by John Gibbons

Right now, there is a tanker somewhere in the northern Mediterranean, heading for Barcelona from its home port of Marseilles. Its cargo is due to be connected to a brand new pipeline installed in the dock area of the Catalan … Continue reading →

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On a wing and a prayer

Posted on May 7, 2008 by John Gibbons

Airlines are forever telling us that aviation is just a teeny weeny contributor to greenhouse gases, nothing to be bothered about really. The figure of 2% of total emissions being attributable to flying is frequently quoted in defence of our … Continue reading →

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