lot of negativity towards AI lately, but consider : are these tools ethical or environmentally sustainable? No. *but* do they enable great things that people want? Also no. *but* are they being made by well meaning people for good reasons? Once again, no. maybe you're not being negative *enough*
Barley Lake above Glengarriff was very likely surrounded by native rainforest up until around the early 18th century, only 300 years ago. Yet most people still believe such scenes are 'wild' and 'natural', rather than the sheep-shagged artificial deserts they truly are.🌏
Is it even possible to get an unbiased, nonpolarised analysis of the Kamala interview last night? Does that even exist any more? Journalism?
This is terrible The misconception that "Ireland does sustainable dairy better than others in the world and are a key part of a healthy ethical global food chain" is ripped apart. We turned our country into green monoculture deserts with polluted rivers for this? www.thejournal.ie/creamed-off-...
Experts told our investigative team that ‘it is cheaper to import milk than it is to buy from local farmers’.
The following events will be happening in September to launch 'The Magic of an Irish Rainforest': 24th Dublin in Hodges Figgis with Pádraic Fogarty 25th Galway in Kennys Bookshop with Saoirse McHugh 26th Cork in Waterstones with Prof. Hannah Daly Be *really* great to see you at one!! 🌎
Many nations have embraced burning wood pellets to produce electricity under the assumption that it is carbon neutral. Nature reports on the research that shows this approach can boost greenhouse-gas emissions and threaten the health of local communities. 🧪
Many nations have embraced burning wood pellets to produce electricity — under the assumption that it is carbon neutral. But research shows this approach can boost greenhouse-gas emissions and threate...
"It's the system which divides. Break the system, unite the people." RIP Nell McCafferty Ard-bhean uasal crógach
