Monthly Archives: August 2008

Getting the green message out is no Picnic

Posted on August 31, 2008 by John Gibbons

I gave the eco credentials of the Electric Picnic an enthusiastic write up in Thursday’s Irish Times column, describing it as “probably one of the most impressive environmental showcases ever assembled in Ireland”. The theme was taken up later that … Continue reading →

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The only way is up?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by John Gibbons

Today’s news report by Harry McGee in the Irish Times will come as a shock to those of us who had hoped against hope that the runaway carbon emissions train was at least being brought to a halt, whatever about … Continue reading →

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Dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t?

Posted on August 17, 2008 by John Gibbons

The McAleer/McElhinney bandwagon pulled into town on Thursday evening, with an appearance on TodayFM’s The Last Word with Anton Savage. The station had asked me to appear to challenge/counter some of his ‘global-warming-is-all-a-big-conspiracy-to-keep-you-poor-and-raise-taxes’ line of, for want of a better … Continue reading →

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Not Evil, just Cynical

Posted on August 13, 2008 by John Gibbons

Climate scepticism is good business indeed. Especially if you’re a struggling film maker anxious to make a quick name and buck for yourself. An Irish duo, Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney are the latest to hop on the bandwagon with … Continue reading →

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