Clodagh Harris
@clodaghharris.bsky.social
Senior lecturer, University College Cork. Interested in participatory & deliberative democracy, citizens assemblies, climate justice and intergenerational deliberation. Own views.
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Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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EU Parliament backs new 2040 climate target reut.rs/4hZ0Slc
EU Parliament backs new 2040 climate target
The European Parliament on Thursday approved the EU's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 and outsource 5% of that target to countries outside the bloc via carbon credits, paving the way for it to be passed into EU law.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
EU Parliament backs new 2040 climate target reut.rs/4hZ0Slc
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Global fossil fuel emissions are set to hit a new high in 2025, according to research that also warns curbing warming under 1.5C would now be essentially "impossible".
Global fossil fuel emissions to hit new record - study
Global fossil fuel emissions are set to hit a new high in 2025, according to research that also warns curbing warming under 1.5C would now be essentially "impossible".
www.rte.ie
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Global fossil fuel emissions are set to hit a new high in 2025, according to research that also warns curbing warming under 1.5C would now be essentially "impossible".
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Indigenous activists from Brazil stormed #COP30 demanding freedom for their territories from oil, mining, and logging interests.
“For us, the defeat of our land is felt on our own skin”
After decades of exploitation, Indigenous communities are saying: ENOUGH
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“For us, the defeat of our land is felt on our own skin”
After decades of exploitation, Indigenous communities are saying: ENOUGH
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Indigenous activists from Brazil stormed #COP30 demanding freedom for their territories from oil, mining, and logging interests.
“For us, the defeat of our land is felt on our own skin”
After decades of exploitation, Indigenous communities are saying: ENOUGH
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“For us, the defeat of our land is felt on our own skin”
After decades of exploitation, Indigenous communities are saying: ENOUGH
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
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TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
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time.com/7333194/irel...
The Meaning of Ireland's New Anti-Establishment President
Catherine Connolly has a change mandate that may put her at odds with Ireland's own government—and its allies in Europe and America.
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
TIME Magazine (!!!) asked me to explain what the wider world should know about Catherine Connolly:
time.com/7333194/irel...
time.com/7333194/irel...
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Former President Michael D. Higgins received a standing ovation as he arrived at Dublin Castle for the inauguration of Catherine Connolly.
📺 Watch the inauguration ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/idktagnmrf
#VMNews
📺 Watch the inauguration ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/idktagnmrf
#VMNews
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Former President Michael D. Higgins received a standing ovation as he arrived at Dublin Castle for the inauguration of Catherine Connolly.
📺 Watch the inauguration ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/idktagnmrf
#VMNews
📺 Watch the inauguration ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/idktagnmrf
#VMNews
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Clogged drains causing issues across the city this morning as Cork is under a Status Yellow Rain Warning ☔️
Some cycle lanes - like this one on the South Mall - have pooling water as a result. Travel safe 🚴♀️
Some cycle lanes - like this one on the South Mall - have pooling water as a result. Travel safe 🚴♀️
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Clogged drains causing issues across the city this morning as Cork is under a Status Yellow Rain Warning ☔️
Some cycle lanes - like this one on the South Mall - have pooling water as a result. Travel safe 🚴♀️
Some cycle lanes - like this one on the South Mall - have pooling water as a result. Travel safe 🚴♀️
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What is happening to this country. This is so awful
Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
Local TD Peter Roche organised town meeting, where gardaí addressed small Bangladeshi community
www.irishtimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
What is happening to this country. This is so awful
Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Alleged street attack on boy (13) leads to fears among Galway’s Bangladeshi community
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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🚨 NEW in @bjpols.bsky.social : When Partygate hit Westminster, trust in Scottish politicians increased. Our experiments reveal a "contrast effect" - scandals at one level can make the other look better by comparison. Who lost most trust in Westminster? Scottish unionists. Read now #OpenAccess 👇
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚨 NEW in @bjpols.bsky.social : When Partygate hit Westminster, trust in Scottish politicians increased. Our experiments reveal a "contrast effect" - scandals at one level can make the other look better by comparison. Who lost most trust in Westminster? Scottish unionists. Read now #OpenAccess 👇
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Weather-related disasters have forced a quarter of a billion people to flee in the last decade, says UNHCR.
UN warns of millions displaced by climate change as COP30 opens in Brazil
Weather-related disasters have forced a quarter of a billion people to flee in the last decade, says UNHCR.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Weather-related disasters have forced a quarter of a billion people to flee in the last decade, says UNHCR.
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Very excited to take up this role at @sussex.ac.uk & look forward to working with colleagues & students to help amplify the hugely important work the University is doing on climate, nature and environmental sustainability eg the very first undergraduate degree in climate justice starting in 2026 💚
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Lucas, former leader of the Green Party and MP for Brighton Pavilion, as the University's first Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability at the Sussex School for Progressive Futures (SSPF).
Caroline Lucas appointed as new Professor of Practice at the University of Sussex
Caroline Lucas has been appointed by the University of Sussex as its first Professor of Practice in Environmental Sustainability.
www.sussex.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Very excited to take up this role at @sussex.ac.uk & look forward to working with colleagues & students to help amplify the hugely important work the University is doing on climate, nature and environmental sustainability eg the very first undergraduate degree in climate justice starting in 2026 💚
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Lovely. 👏👏👏
November 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Lovely. 👏👏👏
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Well that’s an interesting possible campaign slogan ….
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Well that’s an interesting possible campaign slogan ….
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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While the Global South faces floods, droughts, and deforestation, Exxon spread confusion instead of solutions.
A deliberate campaign to delay climate action, protect profits, and undermine cooperation.
It’s time to hold Big Oil accountable.
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A deliberate campaign to delay climate action, protect profits, and undermine cooperation.
It’s time to hold Big Oil accountable.
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
While the Global South faces floods, droughts, and deforestation, Exxon spread confusion instead of solutions.
A deliberate campaign to delay climate action, protect profits, and undermine cooperation.
It’s time to hold Big Oil accountable.
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A deliberate campaign to delay climate action, protect profits, and undermine cooperation.
It’s time to hold Big Oil accountable.
#COP30
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🚨 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 in #ECPRSeminars on Environmental Politics from 15:00–16:30 GMT
🌍 #Environmentalpolitics is failing. Despite decades of effort, it isn’t stopping ecological decline
🎙️ @maartenhajer.bsky.social & Jeroen Oomen argue the system has been 'captured' - stuck in structures that block real change.
🌍 #Environmentalpolitics is failing. Despite decades of effort, it isn’t stopping ecological decline
🎙️ @maartenhajer.bsky.social & Jeroen Oomen argue the system has been 'captured' - stuck in structures that block real change.
Register FREE!
Standing Group on Environmental Politics (EPOSS) Seminar Series
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November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 in #ECPRSeminars on Environmental Politics from 15:00–16:30 GMT
🌍 #Environmentalpolitics is failing. Despite decades of effort, it isn’t stopping ecological decline
🎙️ @maartenhajer.bsky.social & Jeroen Oomen argue the system has been 'captured' - stuck in structures that block real change.
🌍 #Environmentalpolitics is failing. Despite decades of effort, it isn’t stopping ecological decline
🎙️ @maartenhajer.bsky.social & Jeroen Oomen argue the system has been 'captured' - stuck in structures that block real change.
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🔥 The latest data from the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report exposes that climate change is intensifying heat exposure, with serious consequences for health.
👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.
#LancetClimate25
👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.
#LancetClimate25
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🔥 The latest data from the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report exposes that climate change is intensifying heat exposure, with serious consequences for health.
👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.
#LancetClimate25
👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.
#LancetClimate25
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Young Virginians are ok!
Young men vote BLUER than older men!
The only reason that the gender gap is the biggest among the youngest voters is because the young WOMEN are the bluest by a big stretch.
Young men vote BLUER than older men!
The only reason that the gender gap is the biggest among the youngest voters is because the young WOMEN are the bluest by a big stretch.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Young Virginians are ok!
Young men vote BLUER than older men!
The only reason that the gender gap is the biggest among the youngest voters is because the young WOMEN are the bluest by a big stretch.
Young men vote BLUER than older men!
The only reason that the gender gap is the biggest among the youngest voters is because the young WOMEN are the bluest by a big stretch.
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 November 1918. Wilfred Owen (aged 25) was killed in WW1, a week before the conflict ended. He was a leading poet of the “Great War of 1914-18”. His war poetry on the horrors of the trenches included Dulce et Decorum est, Insensibility, Anthem for Doomed Youth and Futility.
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 November 1918. Wilfred Owen (aged 25) was killed in WW1, a week before the conflict ended. He was a leading poet of the “Great War of 1914-18”. His war poetry on the horrors of the trenches included Dulce et Decorum est, Insensibility, Anthem for Doomed Youth and Futility.
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“There is a question that hovers over Irish politics: what will the parties of power do when they start to panic about losing it? Last week, after their joint debacle in the presidential election, we got the grim answer: turn on immigrants.” - @fotoole.bsky.social
Fintan O’Toole: Simon Harris is deliberately spreading disinformation on immigration
For Fine Gael, the small number awaiting deportation is proof inward migration has become ‘too high’
www.irishtimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
“There is a question that hovers over Irish politics: what will the parties of power do when they start to panic about losing it? Last week, after their joint debacle in the presidential election, we got the grim answer: turn on immigrants.” - @fotoole.bsky.social