Dr Amanda Slevin
@dramandaslevin.bsky.social
Environmental social scientist, educator & community activist committed to co-creating a better, sustainable future for all who share our planet 🌍
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She adds that @agriculture_ie "must cease suspect practices and look to transition away from exporting" FFMP "with an eye to reducing dairy production emissions and refocusing on domestic food security and sustainable farming"
Full investigation here...
www.desmog.com/2025/07/14/i...
Full investigation here...
www.desmog.com/2025/07/14/i...
How Ireland’s ‘Mediocre’ Milk Powder Made it Big in West Africa
In a packed function room in Lagos, Nigeria, the jaunty sounds of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Sir Duke’ start to play. Then, as a giant sparkler and confetti cannon erupt, a curtain slowly parts to reveal a spin...
www.desmog.com
July 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
She adds that @agriculture_ie "must cease suspect practices and look to transition away from exporting" FFMP "with an eye to reducing dairy production emissions and refocusing on domestic food security and sustainable farming"
Full investigation here...
www.desmog.com/2025/07/14/i...
Full investigation here...
www.desmog.com/2025/07/14/i...
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Ireland's @SocDems foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson has it out at Irish dairy "exploiting markets abroad by funding propaganda about sub-par products does not have a place in such a model" following our fat-filled milk powder probe👇@DeSmog
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
Thousands in Irish public money spent on pushing cheap substitute 'milk' in West Africa
Products made from milk, with the natural fat removed and replaced with vegetable oil, were among those promoted in trade missions and campaigns.
www.thejournal.ie
July 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Ireland's @SocDems foreign affairs spokesperson Patricia Stephenson has it out at Irish dairy "exploiting markets abroad by funding propaganda about sub-par products does not have a place in such a model" following our fat-filled milk powder probe👇@DeSmog
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
www.thejournal.ie/investigates...
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We truly wish we didn’t have to say this — but this is just the beginning.
Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds
Heat caused 2,300 deaths across 12 cities, of which 1,500 were down to climate crisis, scientists say
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
We truly wish we didn’t have to say this — but this is just the beginning.
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Also, great to be on an all-women panel representing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ❤️
@dramandaslevin.bsky.social
@dramandaslevin.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Also, great to be on an all-women panel representing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. ❤️
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Great article & videos @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social
Offers a very good commentary on important issues that incl. #reproductiverights, #genderequality #publichealth & the hold #CatholicChurch has held on #Ireland
Offers a very good commentary on important issues that incl. #reproductiverights, #genderequality #publichealth & the hold #CatholicChurch has held on #Ireland
The archival clips from @rte.ie are outstanding, thanks @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social for publishing our piece. @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social and I always enjoy a chance to highlight great work in the field including those in our edited collection for Four Courts www.fourcourtspress.ie/books/2024/t...
March 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great article & videos @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social @jenniferredmond.bsky.social
Offers a very good commentary on important issues that incl. #reproductiverights, #genderequality #publichealth & the hold #CatholicChurch has held on #Ireland
Offers a very good commentary on important issues that incl. #reproductiverights, #genderequality #publichealth & the hold #CatholicChurch has held on #Ireland
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1. One of capitalism’s greatest successes is to shut down our imaginations. With the help of its favoured tools - neoliberalism and fascism - it persuades us that “there is no alternative”. Our first task is to re-ignite our moral imaginations and name our alternatives. 🧵
March 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
1. One of capitalism’s greatest successes is to shut down our imaginations. With the help of its favoured tools - neoliberalism and fascism - it persuades us that “there is no alternative”. Our first task is to re-ignite our moral imaginations and name our alternatives. 🧵
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NEW ARTICLE: We reviewed 50 research articles on the impacts of climate activism - check out the key takeaways:
The impacts of climate activism - Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “The impacts of climate activism” in the journal Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences. In this article, the research team reviews and synthesizes 50 research articles from the last few […]
climatecommunication.yale.edu
March 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
NEW ARTICLE: We reviewed 50 research articles on the impacts of climate activism - check out the key takeaways:
Join us in QUB this Wed for our special event ‘Love our Planet and our Neighbours’
Connecting care for #nature with care for each other, this free public event explores #climate, #environment, #peace & #sustainability & focuses on co-creating a better future
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-our-p...
Connecting care for #nature with care for each other, this free public event explores #climate, #environment, #peace & #sustainability & focuses on co-creating a better future
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-our-p...
Love our Planet & Our Neighbours
In the run-up to St. Valentine's Day, join us to celebrate different types of love - Love for Our Planet and Our Neighbours
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Join us in QUB this Wed for our special event ‘Love our Planet and our Neighbours’
Connecting care for #nature with care for each other, this free public event explores #climate, #environment, #peace & #sustainability & focuses on co-creating a better future
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-our-p...
Connecting care for #nature with care for each other, this free public event explores #climate, #environment, #peace & #sustainability & focuses on co-creating a better future
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-our-p...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: EMERGENCY GENERAL MEETING - 6th February 11am
Members will have seen this morning that the University is launching a Voluntary Severance Scheme (VSS), hot on the heels of announcing a new Indian campus, while budgets for faculties, schools and directorates have all been slashed. (1/4)
Members will have seen this morning that the University is launching a Voluntary Severance Scheme (VSS), hot on the heels of announcing a new Indian campus, while budgets for faculties, schools and directorates have all been slashed. (1/4)
February 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: EMERGENCY GENERAL MEETING - 6th February 11am
Members will have seen this morning that the University is launching a Voluntary Severance Scheme (VSS), hot on the heels of announcing a new Indian campus, while budgets for faculties, schools and directorates have all been slashed. (1/4)
Members will have seen this morning that the University is launching a Voluntary Severance Scheme (VSS), hot on the heels of announcing a new Indian campus, while budgets for faculties, schools and directorates have all been slashed. (1/4)
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Wind power is getting a lot of hate
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
System impacts of wind energy developments: Key research challenges and opportunities
Wind power accounted for 8% of global electricity generation in 2023 and is one of the cheapest forms of low-carbon electricity. Although fully commer…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Wind power is getting a lot of hate
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The Irish Times view on the climate crisis: political courage to act is missing
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
The Irish Times view on the climate crisis: political courage to act is missing
The general election took place inside a bubble, when a calamity with fundamental implications for society and the economy was relegated to a side issue by the three largest parties
www.irishtimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Irish Times view on the climate crisis: political courage to act is missing
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...
The facts about a planet facing climate disaster are clear. Why won’t this Labour government face them?
Brilliant article by @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social on #climatebreakdown & failure of UK govs to take action, incl. #Labour which enables #fossilFuel industry to continue BAU despite #ClimateInjustice
Brilliant article by @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social on #climatebreakdown & failure of UK govs to take action, incl. #Labour which enables #fossilFuel industry to continue BAU despite #ClimateInjustice
December 22, 2024 at 12:17 PM
The facts about a planet facing climate disaster are clear. Why won’t this Labour government face them?
Brilliant article by @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social on #climatebreakdown & failure of UK govs to take action, incl. #Labour which enables #fossilFuel industry to continue BAU despite #ClimateInjustice
Brilliant article by @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social on #climatebreakdown & failure of UK govs to take action, incl. #Labour which enables #fossilFuel industry to continue BAU despite #ClimateInjustice
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The Guardian is pushing ahead with its 'sale' of the Observer.
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Who is 'the money behind the money?'
As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, I wave hello to my new bosses (hi!) with an investigation of their finances.
open.substack.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The Guardian is pushing ahead with its 'sale' of the Observer.
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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🚨 OUT NOW 🚨
📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers is now available!
➡️ Explore the most comprehensive assessment ever of the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, health & climate.
🌏 Options for a just & sustainable future!
www.ipbes.net/node/85582
📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers is now available!
➡️ Explore the most comprehensive assessment ever of the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, health & climate.
🌏 Options for a just & sustainable future!
www.ipbes.net/node/85582
December 17, 2024 at 8:08 PM
🚨 OUT NOW 🚨
📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers is now available!
➡️ Explore the most comprehensive assessment ever of the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, health & climate.
🌏 Options for a just & sustainable future!
www.ipbes.net/node/85582
📚 The @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers is now available!
➡️ Explore the most comprehensive assessment ever of the interconnections between biodiversity, water, food, health & climate.
🌏 Options for a just & sustainable future!
www.ipbes.net/node/85582
45 mins left in #IrishGeneralElection
just enough time to get to polling station & voting for @thomaspringle.bsky.social
just enough time to get to polling station & voting for @thomaspringle.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
45 mins left in #IrishGeneralElection
just enough time to get to polling station & voting for @thomaspringle.bsky.social
just enough time to get to polling station & voting for @thomaspringle.bsky.social
What is not to love about my little fluffy feet warmer 💕
On such a cold day, I get to stay cosy when working, save on #homeheating & she gets to hang out with me during the day!
Extra cuddles are a wonderful bonus for both of us 🥰💖🐩🐾
#workingfromhome #rescuedog #coldweather
On such a cold day, I get to stay cosy when working, save on #homeheating & she gets to hang out with me during the day!
Extra cuddles are a wonderful bonus for both of us 🥰💖🐩🐾
#workingfromhome #rescuedog #coldweather
November 26, 2024 at 2:52 PM
What is not to love about my little fluffy feet warmer 💕
On such a cold day, I get to stay cosy when working, save on #homeheating & she gets to hang out with me during the day!
Extra cuddles are a wonderful bonus for both of us 🥰💖🐩🐾
#workingfromhome #rescuedog #coldweather
On such a cold day, I get to stay cosy when working, save on #homeheating & she gets to hang out with me during the day!
Extra cuddles are a wonderful bonus for both of us 🥰💖🐩🐾
#workingfromhome #rescuedog #coldweather
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