Brid
@bridhehir.bsky.social
Irish. Green. Psychologist. Psychotherapy.
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These women - working together to recover & help each other recover from trauma & sexual assault experienced during the Sudan war - are hugely inspiring. The women's centre was set up by refugee & social worker, Zahra Adam Khimes (photos from Chris Maddaloni) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
‘There were four girls raped in front of us. Their mother cried for their safety’
Rape and sexual assault are used as weapons of war in Sudan. A refuge in Adre in Chad offers ‘a safe space for women and girls’ where they can make handicrafts and talk
www.irishtimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
These women - working together to recover & help each other recover from trauma & sexual assault experienced during the Sudan war - are hugely inspiring. The women's centre was set up by refugee & social worker, Zahra Adam Khimes (photos from Chris Maddaloni) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Not-for-profit branch of Coillte “dedicated to restoration, regeneration of nature across Ireland” shut down.
“This will enable Coillte to significantly increase its delivery of #climate & nature restoration projects”.
Just how stupid do they think we are?
www.independent.ie/irish-news/q...
“This will enable Coillte to significantly increase its delivery of #climate & nature restoration projects”.
Just how stupid do they think we are?
www.independent.ie/irish-news/q...
Questions raised as Coillte quietly shuts down its non-profit Nature branch
State forestry company Coillte has quietly shut down Coillte Nature, the not-for-profit branch it set up on nature restoration projects.
www.independent.ie
March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Not-for-profit branch of Coillte “dedicated to restoration, regeneration of nature across Ireland” shut down.
“This will enable Coillte to significantly increase its delivery of #climate & nature restoration projects”.
Just how stupid do they think we are?
www.independent.ie/irish-news/q...
“This will enable Coillte to significantly increase its delivery of #climate & nature restoration projects”.
Just how stupid do they think we are?
www.independent.ie/irish-news/q...
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For experienced postdoctoral researchers with a strong track record interested in pursuing an independent research project in my group - focussing on mapping Ireland’s energy transition and delivering carbon budgets - this is a good opportunity to apply for funding from SEAI. Please do get in touch.
The call is now open for applications to an #SEAI ENERGISE Fellowship Programme. This programme provides opportunities for postdoctoral or experienced researchers to apply for research fellowship awards.
Learn more: www.seai.ie/seai-researc... #SEAIResearch
Learn more: www.seai.ie/seai-researc... #SEAIResearch
March 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
For experienced postdoctoral researchers with a strong track record interested in pursuing an independent research project in my group - focussing on mapping Ireland’s energy transition and delivering carbon budgets - this is a good opportunity to apply for funding from SEAI. Please do get in touch.
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1. As we face a series of great crises, every parent is confronted with the question of how much we tell our children. We don’t want to lie to them, but nor do we want to terrify them. Of course, there is no single answer. It depends in part on the child. But this thread suggests one approach. 🧵
March 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
1. As we face a series of great crises, every parent is confronted with the question of how much we tell our children. We don’t want to lie to them, but nor do we want to terrify them. Of course, there is no single answer. It depends in part on the child. But this thread suggests one approach. 🧵
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This is utter nonsense from Martin, Ireland already has BY FAR the largest share of data centres in the EU, they’re putting huge pressure on our national grid & harming our renewables transition.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the "demonisation of data centres" needs to end if Ireland is to keep up in the tech and artificial intelligence sector
'Demonisation of data centres' needs to end - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the "demonisation of data centres" needs to end if Ireland is to keep up in the tech and artificial intelligence sector.
www.rte.ie
March 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is utter nonsense from Martin, Ireland already has BY FAR the largest share of data centres in the EU, they’re putting huge pressure on our national grid & harming our renewables transition.
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Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
March 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Becky Burke of Book Island (a picture book publisher in the UK founded by my fellow Tokarczuk translator Greet Pauwelijn) was "detained" by ICE at the Canadian border on 2/28. Her father asked that her story be shared in case someone can help her. He writes:
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Poetic Licence rejection letter (2015)
March 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Poetic Licence rejection letter (2015)
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Pat Ingoldsby, August 25th 1942 - March 1st 2025
March 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Pat Ingoldsby, August 25th 1942 - March 1st 2025
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An excellent new climate change video from channel “Just Have a Think” has just been released discussing the latest La Niña phase, AMOC tipping points, sea surface temperatures around Antarctica and feedback loops.
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
An excellent new climate change video from channel “Just Have a Think” has just been released discussing the latest La Niña phase, AMOC tipping points, sea surface temperatures around Antarctica and feedback loops.
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
The video also mentions @rahmstorf.bsky.social and @pik-potsdam.bsky.social
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The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place):
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
February 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place):
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."
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It worked in the UK when the Johnson tried it www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Political journalists boycott No 10 briefing after reporter ban
Journalists in Downing Street walk out after Johnson aide tries to exclude some reporters
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It worked in the UK when the Johnson tried it www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Wrote a column for @businesspost.bsky.social celebrating those making the internet more open and collaborative. Big platforms persuade us there’s no alternative to their dominance. That’s not true. Let me share people and ideas who inspired this column …🧵
www.businesspost.ie/tech/tech-gi...
www.businesspost.ie/tech/tech-gi...
February 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Wrote a column for @businesspost.bsky.social celebrating those making the internet more open and collaborative. Big platforms persuade us there’s no alternative to their dominance. That’s not true. Let me share people and ideas who inspired this column …🧵
www.businesspost.ie/tech/tech-gi...
www.businesspost.ie/tech/tech-gi...
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English speakers that accept the pronunciation of names like Anaïs and Thibault because they know that despite using a similar alphabet they're French language names but can't grasp the same logic for Irish language names like Siobhán or Eoghan or Caoilfhionn are the worst type of willful eejits.
January 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
English speakers that accept the pronunciation of names like Anaïs and Thibault because they know that despite using a similar alphabet they're French language names but can't grasp the same logic for Irish language names like Siobhán or Eoghan or Caoilfhionn are the worst type of willful eejits.
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57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
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We’re nearly there, folks. Brighter days are coming
Today is 2024-12-11, the sun sets at 16:05:48 and the grand auld stretch tonight was 00 mins and 05 secs. #GrandStretch #ShrinkingStretch
December 11, 2024 at 7:42 PM
We’re nearly there, folks. Brighter days are coming
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For Real Change to happen
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#GE2024
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#GE2024
November 29, 2024 at 7:36 AM
For Real Change to happen
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
#GE2024
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
Vote left, transfer left.
#GE2024
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Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
November 29, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Six decades later, Star Trek may still be the only franchise based on the ideas that diversity is strength, justice is the measure of civilization, bounty is to be shared, peace is worth the price, and all these things can be achieved.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
We need more shows that look ahead and find goodness.
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As you head out to vote today in #GE24, bear in mind that the global #climate system is breaking down, right before our eyes.
Please, please only vote for candidates who are truly committed to doing what they can to tackle this unfolding tragedy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Please, please only vote for candidates who are truly committed to doing what they can to tackle this unfolding tragedy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
South-west France swelters in ‘staggering’ 26.9C November night heat
Temperatures of this week would be exceptional for summer, says climatologist, never mind late November
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM
As you head out to vote today in #GE24, bear in mind that the global #climate system is breaking down, right before our eyes.
Please, please only vote for candidates who are truly committed to doing what they can to tackle this unfolding tragedy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Please, please only vote for candidates who are truly committed to doing what they can to tackle this unfolding tragedy.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
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History-making profits. World-ending emissions.
In 2022 profits for the five oil majors soared to nearly $200 Billion. In the same year, global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high. Instead of investing profits in the transition to cle...
energy-profits.org
November 22, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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Thank you! So important to repeat the point that constructed density isn't a linear ecological good: eventually, it becomes counterproductive to just climb into the sky. More-evidence based discussions of density please! It's one of the most important technologies we have, got to get it right.
a banger from @westnorth.com
'Most striking to me is the density effect: high-rises aren’t incredibly more land efficient (shown by the green bars) than low-rise multifamily.'
westnorth.com/2024/11/22/h...
'Most striking to me is the density effect: high-rises aren’t incredibly more land efficient (shown by the green bars) than low-rise multifamily.'
westnorth.com/2024/11/22/h...
High rises’ high cost, part 4: ecological cost, and the superiority of low-rise courtyard apartments
Earlier, I’ve written about how high-rise residential buildings have higher construction costs, land costs, floorplan efficiency, and maintenance costs than low-rise buildings. But leave it t…
westnorth.com
November 23, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Thank you! So important to repeat the point that constructed density isn't a linear ecological good: eventually, it becomes counterproductive to just climb into the sky. More-evidence based discussions of density please! It's one of the most important technologies we have, got to get it right.
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My TED Talk on Saving Ourselves is OUT! Tune in to learn why we ALL need to be apocalyptic optimists: Prepared for the climate shocks that are coming and ready to rally as activists, disruptors, and bridge-builders to save ourselves from the climate crisis. go.ted.com/danarfisher
November 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM
My TED Talk on Saving Ourselves is OUT! Tune in to learn why we ALL need to be apocalyptic optimists: Prepared for the climate shocks that are coming and ready to rally as activists, disruptors, and bridge-builders to save ourselves from the climate crisis. go.ted.com/danarfisher