Hugh O'Neill
@aodhrua.bsky.social
Dad, wannabe trapeze artist, former apprentice lion tamer, chimney sweep and miller of peat
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Panicked Sam Altman Asks ChatGPT To Tell Him How To Breathe In Air waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/12/10/p...
Panicked Sam Altman Asks ChatGPT To Tell Him How To Breathe In Air
FRESH FROM a probing interview with intellectual giant Jimmy Fallon in which he marvelled at the fact some humans were once forced to raise their children without relying on his ChatGPT product, a pan...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 27% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 55% at 23:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 49% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 27% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 55% at 23:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 49% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 24% of demand was met by imports.
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Six months ago I wrote this post about “the next terrorist attack.” I republish it now (lightly updated) because my fear of this scenario has recently grown much greater.
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The Next Terrorist Attack
And What Comes After (Updated)
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November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Six months ago I wrote this post about “the next terrorist attack.” I republish it now (lightly updated) because my fear of this scenario has recently grown much greater.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-next-t...
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 42% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 58% at 13:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 48% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 11% of demand was met by imports.
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 42% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 58% at 13:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 48% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 11% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 44% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 102% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 39% of demand. 7% of generation was exported, 23% of demand was met by imports.
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 44% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 102% at 01:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 39% of demand. 7% of generation was exported, 23% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 65% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 87% at 05:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 9% of demand was met by imports.
October 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 65% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 87% at 05:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 4% of generation was exported, 9% of demand was met by imports.
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Trump To Send National Guard Into Dublin Following Assault Of NFL Player https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/09/29/trump-to-send-national-guard-into-dublin-following-assault-of-nfl-player/
Trump To Send National Guard Into Dublin Following Assault Of NFL Player
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has ordered the national guard into 'the 51st State' after calling the sovereign American territory of Dublin 'a warzone' where lawlessness reigns and NFL quarterbacks are robbed.
FREE DUBLIN FROM LEFTIST GANGS …
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September 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Trump To Send National Guard Into Dublin Following Assault Of NFL Player https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2025/09/29/trump-to-send-national-guard-into-dublin-following-assault-of-nfl-player/
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 27% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 39% at 02:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 45% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 28% of demand was met by imports.
September 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 27% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 39% at 02:30. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 45% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 28% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 50% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 67% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 7% of demand was met by imports.
August 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 50% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 67% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 44% of demand. 1% of generation was exported, 7% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 61% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 73% at 03:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 32% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 9% of demand was met by imports.
August 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 61% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 73% at 03:15. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 32% of demand. 2% of generation was exported, 9% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 12% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 25% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 57% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 31% of demand was met by imports.
August 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 12% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 25% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 57% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 31% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 9% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 18% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 62% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 29% of demand was met by imports.
August 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 9% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 18% at 14:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 62% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 29% of demand was met by imports.
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 21% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 30% at 04:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 53% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 26% of demand was met by imports.
August 19, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 21% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 30% at 04:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 53% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 26% of demand was met by imports.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 36% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 64% at 15:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 54% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 10% of demand was met by imports.
July 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 36% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 64% at 15:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 54% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 10% of demand was met by imports.
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Old phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear when tossed.
The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks.
New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks.
New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
July 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Old phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear when tossed.
The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks.
New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
The world generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste each year, enough to fill 1.5 million trucks.
New regulations, circular design and better recycling can help stop the toxic tide and #BeatWastePollution: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
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72.3GWh yesterday from wind, solar, biomass, and hydro was equal to 68.3% of the island's 105.9GWh of electricity demand.
In other words: the best ever July day for renewable generation in Ireland 🏅
All day long, these four sources were supplying >50% of demand.
In other words: the best ever July day for renewable generation in Ireland 🏅
All day long, these four sources were supplying >50% of demand.
July 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
72.3GWh yesterday from wind, solar, biomass, and hydro was equal to 68.3% of the island's 105.9GWh of electricity demand.
In other words: the best ever July day for renewable generation in Ireland 🏅
All day long, these four sources were supplying >50% of demand.
In other words: the best ever July day for renewable generation in Ireland 🏅
All day long, these four sources were supplying >50% of demand.
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We just had the greenest June ever for Irish electricity, with carbon emissions falling below 600,000 tonnes in any single month for the very first time 🥇
Our full report is now available for free to subscribers!
Our full report is now available for free to subscribers!
July 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We just had the greenest June ever for Irish electricity, with carbon emissions falling below 600,000 tonnes in any single month for the very first time 🥇
Our full report is now available for free to subscribers!
Our full report is now available for free to subscribers!
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Refreshing
Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
June 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Refreshing
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Renewable generation in Ireland has exceeded 1TWh for the first time ever in a June month. That's equal to more than 35% of the island's electricity demand.
There's a few days left yet in the month before our in-depth monthly newsletter arrives July 1st. Sign up for free today!
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June 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Renewable generation in Ireland has exceeded 1TWh for the first time ever in a June month. That's equal to more than 35% of the island's electricity demand.
There's a few days left yet in the month before our in-depth monthly newsletter arrives July 1st. Sign up for free today!
There's a few days left yet in the month before our in-depth monthly newsletter arrives July 1st. Sign up for free today!
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We've just had two record-breaking days in a row for Irish solar:
- on Wednesday, solar farms produced 8.1GWh, a new one-day record
- on Thursday, solar farm output reached 861MW, a new high
On these strong days, solar farms are fulfilling about 7% of electricity demand with peaks of about 20% ☀️🔎
- on Wednesday, solar farms produced 8.1GWh, a new one-day record
- on Thursday, solar farm output reached 861MW, a new high
On these strong days, solar farms are fulfilling about 7% of electricity demand with peaks of about 20% ☀️🔎
June 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We've just had two record-breaking days in a row for Irish solar:
- on Wednesday, solar farms produced 8.1GWh, a new one-day record
- on Thursday, solar farm output reached 861MW, a new high
On these strong days, solar farms are fulfilling about 7% of electricity demand with peaks of about 20% ☀️🔎
- on Wednesday, solar farms produced 8.1GWh, a new one-day record
- on Thursday, solar farm output reached 861MW, a new high
On these strong days, solar farms are fulfilling about 7% of electricity demand with peaks of about 20% ☀️🔎
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Ireland: 89 data centres now, 40 more in the pipeline.
"Adding more data centres in Ireland is likely to threaten our ability to meet legally binding climate targets."
– Revealing & concerning investigative journalism & mapping by @conorocarroll.bsky.social & the @investigates.thejournal.ie team.
"Adding more data centres in Ireland is likely to threaten our ability to meet legally binding climate targets."
– Revealing & concerning investigative journalism & mapping by @conorocarroll.bsky.social & the @investigates.thejournal.ie team.
Our team examined over 25 years of planning records to pinpoint Ireland’s data centres.
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
Explore the interactive, visual investigation to see where they are located: https://investigates.thejournal.ie/data-centres
June 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ireland: 89 data centres now, 40 more in the pipeline.
"Adding more data centres in Ireland is likely to threaten our ability to meet legally binding climate targets."
– Revealing & concerning investigative journalism & mapping by @conorocarroll.bsky.social & the @investigates.thejournal.ie team.
"Adding more data centres in Ireland is likely to threaten our ability to meet legally binding climate targets."
– Revealing & concerning investigative journalism & mapping by @conorocarroll.bsky.social & the @investigates.thejournal.ie team.
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Coming just after midnight tonight...something a bit different, but very cool!
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
June 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Coming just after midnight tonight...something a bit different, but very cool!
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
An interactive, visual investigation that maps - for the first time - all operating and planned data centres in Ireland.
Out soon on thejournal.ie
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Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 69% at 00:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 27% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 19% of demand was met by imports.
June 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Renewable generation and pumped storage equalled 54% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 69% at 00:00. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 27% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 19% of demand was met by imports.
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Fine Bank Holiday weather!
Yesterday, wind generation exceeded 4GW (about 95% of electricity demand at the time) for the first time in a June month, smashing the previous all-time high of 3.5GW set last year.
Fossil fuels also dropped below 1GW last night; grid carbon intensity numbers to follow!
Yesterday, wind generation exceeded 4GW (about 95% of electricity demand at the time) for the first time in a June month, smashing the previous all-time high of 3.5GW set last year.
Fossil fuels also dropped below 1GW last night; grid carbon intensity numbers to follow!
June 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Fine Bank Holiday weather!
Yesterday, wind generation exceeded 4GW (about 95% of electricity demand at the time) for the first time in a June month, smashing the previous all-time high of 3.5GW set last year.
Fossil fuels also dropped below 1GW last night; grid carbon intensity numbers to follow!
Yesterday, wind generation exceeded 4GW (about 95% of electricity demand at the time) for the first time in a June month, smashing the previous all-time high of 3.5GW set last year.
Fossil fuels also dropped below 1GW last night; grid carbon intensity numbers to follow!