Ola Løkken Nordrum
@olaln.bsky.social
🌱 Fighting for a fairer, greener and healthier planet for all!
🌍 Climate and Sustainability Fellow
🩺 Roaming Anaesthesiology Trainee
🔥 #BanFossilAds
💭 #ReimagineDublin
✍️ https://substack.com/@olanordrum
🌍 Climate and Sustainability Fellow
🩺 Roaming Anaesthesiology Trainee
🔥 #BanFossilAds
💭 #ReimagineDublin
✍️ https://substack.com/@olanordrum
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Ola Løkken Nordrum
@olaln.bsky.social
· Sep 14
Opinion: We should aim to be the first generation to experience more nature, not less
Our relationship with nature is broken but fixing it could be the key to happier, healthier lives, writes Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum.
www.thejournal.ie
Let’s be the first generation in Ireland to experience more, wilder and healthier nature, not less.
The benefits would be endless!
My piece in the Journal this week.
The benefits would be endless!
My piece in the Journal this week.
Supporting Irish food is not sentimentality, it is means supporting the local economy and buying traceable quality. It needs to be supported on the shelf, supported in policy, supported in oversight.
Another brilliant take by @aislinnn.bsky.social!
Another brilliant take by @aislinnn.bsky.social!
Across the Board
Why the Bord Bia debate goes beyond one chairman
aislinna.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Supporting Irish food is not sentimentality, it is means supporting the local economy and buying traceable quality. It needs to be supported on the shelf, supported in policy, supported in oversight.
Another brilliant take by @aislinnn.bsky.social!
Another brilliant take by @aislinnn.bsky.social!
Finally, a Place for Dublin’s Stilt Community to Gather.
My thoughts on the Grow College Green Project.
My thoughts on the Grow College Green Project.
Finally, a Place for Dublin’s Stilt Community to Gather
You cannot grow concrete. My thoughts on the Grow College Green Project.
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Finally, a Place for Dublin’s Stilt Community to Gather.
My thoughts on the Grow College Green Project.
My thoughts on the Grow College Green Project.
YES!
"Space for kids, just like affordable housing and culture, should be a fundamental part of Dublin’s planning," writes Neil Dunne, of the inspiration for the illustration he did for our print edition #119. www.dublininquirer.c...
February 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
YES!
The level of disconnect here is staggering.
A youth mental health charity partnering with a fossil fuel company — an industry actively fuelling the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century: the climate crisis.
A youth mental health charity partnering with a fossil fuel company — an industry actively fuelling the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century: the climate crisis.
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The level of disconnect here is staggering.
A youth mental health charity partnering with a fossil fuel company — an industry actively fuelling the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century: the climate crisis.
A youth mental health charity partnering with a fossil fuel company — an industry actively fuelling the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century: the climate crisis.
Google, give me an example of greenwashing.
Google:
Google:
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Google, give me an example of greenwashing.
Google:
Google:
No mention of climate change.
Head in the sand. Carry on.
Head in the sand. Carry on.
New form of sea defence set to save dozens of family homes on Dublin coast
‘I was here a few years ago with a woman who was crying because her house was gone,’ says Fingal Mayor
www.irishtimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
No mention of climate change.
Head in the sand. Carry on.
Head in the sand. Carry on.
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
Weeks of severe storms and catastrophic flooding across the country — all made worse and more frequent by climate change.
Our politicians’ response?
Our Minister for Climate Action’s response?!
More emissions.
Our politicians’ response?
Our Minister for Climate Action’s response?!
More emissions.
Exclusive: Dublin Airport passenger cap to be permanently removed under new laws
www.businesspost.ie
February 8, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Weeks of severe storms and catastrophic flooding across the country — all made worse and more frequent by climate change.
Our politicians’ response?
Our Minister for Climate Action’s response?!
More emissions.
Our politicians’ response?
Our Minister for Climate Action’s response?!
More emissions.
In February 2022, I was out protesting for a cycle path along the Salthill promenade.
Consultation matters. Community engagement matters.
But four years to come up with a plan for a short cycle path and some other basic upgrades? That’s not engagement, that’s politician inertia, that's paralysis.
Consultation matters. Community engagement matters.
But four years to come up with a plan for a short cycle path and some other basic upgrades? That’s not engagement, that’s politician inertia, that's paralysis.
Galway cyclists seek a ‘safe space’ four years on from collapse of Salthill project
‘You are caught between parked cars where you could be ‘doored’ at any moment, or fast-moving traffic’
www.irishtimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM
In February 2022, I was out protesting for a cycle path along the Salthill promenade.
Consultation matters. Community engagement matters.
But four years to come up with a plan for a short cycle path and some other basic upgrades? That’s not engagement, that’s politician inertia, that's paralysis.
Consultation matters. Community engagement matters.
But four years to come up with a plan for a short cycle path and some other basic upgrades? That’s not engagement, that’s politician inertia, that's paralysis.
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
As healthcare workers and students, we warn of irreversible harm to human and planetary health if the passenger cap is lifted.
Major airlines warn of ‘irreversible’ Dublin Airport passenger cap harm
www.businesspost.ie
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
As healthcare workers and students, we warn of irreversible harm to human and planetary health if the passenger cap is lifted.
The ongoing extreme weather and flooding across Ireland should trigger unprecedented climate action from our government.
The question is though, will they act?
It's time for Ireland to ban fossil fuel advertising!
🔥 #BanFossilAds
The question is though, will they act?
It's time for Ireland to ban fossil fuel advertising!
🔥 #BanFossilAds
The Polluters Must Pay, Not Advertise
It's time for Ireland to ban fossil fuel advertising.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The ongoing extreme weather and flooding across Ireland should trigger unprecedented climate action from our government.
The question is though, will they act?
It's time for Ireland to ban fossil fuel advertising!
🔥 #BanFossilAds
The question is though, will they act?
It's time for Ireland to ban fossil fuel advertising!
🔥 #BanFossilAds
Car drivers deserve to be seen too.
Now we're talking!
Hi-vis for everyone!
Hi-vis for everyone!
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Car drivers deserve to be seen too.
Head in the and everyone. Nothing to see here.
That once in a lifetime flooding event or the once in a decade storm won't happen again for another few months...
It's all good. Carry on.
That once in a lifetime flooding event or the once in a decade storm won't happen again for another few months...
It's all good. Carry on.
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Head in the and everyone. Nothing to see here.
That once in a lifetime flooding event or the once in a decade storm won't happen again for another few months...
It's all good. Carry on.
That once in a lifetime flooding event or the once in a decade storm won't happen again for another few months...
It's all good. Carry on.
It is difficult to put into words how harmful such a move would be.
Instead of slower speeds, enforcement of existing laws, and real, safe active-travel infrastructure, we are left with more deflection, distraction, and victim-blaming.
Instead of slower speeds, enforcement of existing laws, and real, safe active-travel infrastructure, we are left with more deflection, distraction, and victim-blaming.
All bicycles included in draft plan for mandatory helmets and high-vis, Department confirms
— Plan was expected to be put to the Cabinet today before it was withdrawn from the meeting of Government Ministers. A reported plan by Ireland’s Government to make the wearing of helme…
irishcycle.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM
It is difficult to put into words how harmful such a move would be.
Instead of slower speeds, enforcement of existing laws, and real, safe active-travel infrastructure, we are left with more deflection, distraction, and victim-blaming.
Instead of slower speeds, enforcement of existing laws, and real, safe active-travel infrastructure, we are left with more deflection, distraction, and victim-blaming.
This is cycling in Copenhagen.
No hi-vis. No helmet mandates.
People cycle because it’s safe — by design.
This is what cycling should look like.
Ireland is moving in the opposite direction. Instead of designing safe places to cycle, we're blaming the people cycling...
No hi-vis. No helmet mandates.
People cycle because it’s safe — by design.
This is what cycling should look like.
Ireland is moving in the opposite direction. Instead of designing safe places to cycle, we're blaming the people cycling...
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
This is cycling in Copenhagen.
No hi-vis. No helmet mandates.
People cycle because it’s safe — by design.
This is what cycling should look like.
Ireland is moving in the opposite direction. Instead of designing safe places to cycle, we're blaming the people cycling...
No hi-vis. No helmet mandates.
People cycle because it’s safe — by design.
This is what cycling should look like.
Ireland is moving in the opposite direction. Instead of designing safe places to cycle, we're blaming the people cycling...
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
Beg buttons relegate pedestrians to second-class citizens, forcing them to apply just to cross the road safely.
It’s time to get rid of them and prioritise people, not cars.
#ReimagineDublin
It’s time to get rid of them and prioritise people, not cars.
#ReimagineDublin
January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Beg buttons relegate pedestrians to second-class citizens, forcing them to apply just to cross the road safely.
It’s time to get rid of them and prioritise people, not cars.
#ReimagineDublin
It’s time to get rid of them and prioritise people, not cars.
#ReimagineDublin
This is 100% applicable to Ireland.
Ecosystem destruction will force the UK to tackle food security
The UK’s approach to food makes it increasingly vulnerable in an unstable world. A great food transformation with a focus on resilience is urgently needed, argues Paul Behrens
Last week the UK gover...
www.bmj.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
This is 100% applicable to Ireland.
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
We couldn't agree more!
Isn’t it time we joined the Danes and got on our bikes?
Driving everywhere is doing us no good
www.irishtimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
We couldn't agree more!
Copenhagen is far from perfect, but the Danes get a lot right.
Dublin has the potential to truly “compete” with Copenhagen as a so-called 'perfect city', whatever that means.
But right now, the Danes are living it, while those of us in Dublin are stuck with… well, very little.
#ReimagineDublin
Dublin has the potential to truly “compete” with Copenhagen as a so-called 'perfect city', whatever that means.
But right now, the Danes are living it, while those of us in Dublin are stuck with… well, very little.
#ReimagineDublin
Where The City Meets The Wild
YouTube video by Jack Harries
www.youtube.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Copenhagen is far from perfect, but the Danes get a lot right.
Dublin has the potential to truly “compete” with Copenhagen as a so-called 'perfect city', whatever that means.
But right now, the Danes are living it, while those of us in Dublin are stuck with… well, very little.
#ReimagineDublin
Dublin has the potential to truly “compete” with Copenhagen as a so-called 'perfect city', whatever that means.
But right now, the Danes are living it, while those of us in Dublin are stuck with… well, very little.
#ReimagineDublin
“Irish educated engineers cannot be assumed to have an understanding of the literature, or practice of road design, around avoiding conflicts between motor vehicles and cyclists”.
Based on my experience with Irish active transport infrastructure, I would agree with this statement.
Based on my experience with Irish active transport infrastructure, I would agree with this statement.
Cycling advocate loses challenge to multimillion-euro Galway apartments plan
Plaintiff believes Irish-educated civil engineers unsuitable to advise on design of public roads
www.irishtimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
“Irish educated engineers cannot be assumed to have an understanding of the literature, or practice of road design, around avoiding conflicts between motor vehicles and cyclists”.
Based on my experience with Irish active transport infrastructure, I would agree with this statement.
Based on my experience with Irish active transport infrastructure, I would agree with this statement.
"While some parts of Dublin were turned into a cyclist’s dream under the last government, the capital still has a long way to go to meet Amsterdam or Paris in cutting car pollution."
"A cyclist's dream" ⁉️ What a mad statement. There's nowhere in Dublin that's anywhere close to a 'cyclist's dream'.
"A cyclist's dream" ⁉️ What a mad statement. There's nowhere in Dublin that's anywhere close to a 'cyclist's dream'.
Dublin faces complex emissions challenges as sea rises twice as fast as global average
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www.independent.ie
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
"While some parts of Dublin were turned into a cyclist’s dream under the last government, the capital still has a long way to go to meet Amsterdam or Paris in cutting car pollution."
"A cyclist's dream" ⁉️ What a mad statement. There's nowhere in Dublin that's anywhere close to a 'cyclist's dream'.
"A cyclist's dream" ⁉️ What a mad statement. There's nowhere in Dublin that's anywhere close to a 'cyclist's dream'.
Interesting idea for sure!
However, it should ideally connect seamlessly to a LUAS line and it doesn't look like we'll have any new or extended LUAS lines anytime soon...
However, it should ideally connect seamlessly to a LUAS line and it doesn't look like we'll have any new or extended LUAS lines anytime soon...
Could water ferries in Dublin Bay be one solution to the capital's congestion problem?
Commuting by water is a common approach used around the world and should be considered here, say two Fine Gael representatives.
www.thejournal.ie
January 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Interesting idea for sure!
However, it should ideally connect seamlessly to a LUAS line and it doesn't look like we'll have any new or extended LUAS lines anytime soon...
However, it should ideally connect seamlessly to a LUAS line and it doesn't look like we'll have any new or extended LUAS lines anytime soon...
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
A completely unacceptable and disgraceful headline from RTE.
“Driver avoids jail after woman killed while crossing road” strips responsibility from the person who caused her death.
Passive, consequence-free language like this normalises people being killed on our roads and obscures responsibility.
“Driver avoids jail after woman killed while crossing road” strips responsibility from the person who caused her death.
Passive, consequence-free language like this normalises people being killed on our roads and obscures responsibility.
January 27, 2026 at 11:49 AM
A completely unacceptable and disgraceful headline from RTE.
“Driver avoids jail after woman killed while crossing road” strips responsibility from the person who caused her death.
Passive, consequence-free language like this normalises people being killed on our roads and obscures responsibility.
“Driver avoids jail after woman killed while crossing road” strips responsibility from the person who caused her death.
Passive, consequence-free language like this normalises people being killed on our roads and obscures responsibility.
Reposted by Ola Løkken Nordrum
We fixed your headline for you RTE
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
We fixed your headline for you RTE
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
The driver killed the woman with his vehicle… please speak to your editors
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
It is grossly negligent for a national broadcaster to report on Ryanair’s profit margins without once mentioning emissions, given it is one of Europe’s biggest CO₂ emitters.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
Musk row a negotiation that became a 'PR gift' - O'Leary
Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk was a "public negotiation that turned into a huge PR gift", according to group CEO Michael O'Leary.
www.rte.ie
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It is grossly negligent for a national broadcaster to report on Ryanair’s profit margins without once mentioning emissions, given it is one of Europe’s biggest CO₂ emitters.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
It is not cycling that is dangerous but driving.
Sarah Moss: The helmets and hi-vis for cyclists are symptoms of the Irish problem, not the solution
You’ll see very few helmets on cyclists in the Netherlands, Denmark and Belgium, certainly no laws mandating their use
www.irishtimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM
It is not cycling that is dangerous but driving.