M-Edel.bsky.social
@m-edel.bsky.social
Dublin, Ireland based Climate Activist - Born at 314.8 PPM CO2
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😮We don't recall Ireland's high outbound tourism being acknowledged when 'economic' arguments were being used for our Government to bypass planning processes on the Dublin Airport Cap, and push for expansion of polluting aviation. Do you?
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
😮We don't recall Ireland's high outbound tourism being acknowledged when 'economic' arguments were being used for our Government to bypass planning processes on the Dublin Airport Cap, and push for expansion of polluting aviation. Do you?
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
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We marched as part of the climate demo in Dublin on Sat 15th Nov, with hundreds of others. We sent a clear message, during COP, that all sectors, including aviation, need to play their part in a safer climate future. More in our latest newsletter: childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/11/18/a...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We marched as part of the climate demo in Dublin on Sat 15th Nov, with hundreds of others. We sent a clear message, during COP, that all sectors, including aviation, need to play their part in a safer climate future. More in our latest newsletter: childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/11/18/a...
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Children's Rights Over Flights is a signatory to this complaint by the climate movement in Ireland re lack of questions on climate in the Presidential debates www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Children's Rights Over Flights is a signatory to this complaint by the climate movement in Ireland re lack of questions on climate in the Presidential debates www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Article in @irishtimes.com highlighting the greenwashing airlines persist with, despite multiple rulings from advertising standards authorities. Flying is *not sustainable*, and has *no prospects* of becoming sustainable in the timeframe of the climate crisis. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Airlines are never going to tell us that flying is not sustainable
Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading
www.irishtimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Article in @irishtimes.com highlighting the greenwashing airlines persist with, despite multiple rulings from advertising standards authorities. Flying is *not sustainable*, and has *no prospects* of becoming sustainable in the timeframe of the climate crisis. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to inc
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Launching xodus.online ! Building a movement away from toxic social media, towards alternative social media (open social web) - the why, the where-to and the how! Please support our launch ! xodus.online/2025/10/30/l...
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Launching xodus.online ! Building a movement away from toxic social media, towards alternative social media (open social web) - the why, the where-to and the how! Please support our launch ! xodus.online/2025/10/30/l...
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Letter in today's Irish Times highlighting the contradiction that travel is "responsible" if it is based on flying
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Letter in today's Irish Times highlighting the contradiction that travel is "responsible" if it is based on flying
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Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport? www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
Opinion: Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport?
Darragh O’Brien needs to make sure that his transport portfolio isn’t making things harder for his climate portfolio, Dr Catherine Conlon
www.thejournal.ie
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport? www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
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If the government lifts the passenger cap, it will lose what little legitimacy it has left on climate action.
Such a move would be a betrayal of current and future generations in Ireland and around the world.
There is no boost to the economy on a dead planet.
Such a move would be a betrayal of current and future generations in Ireland and around the world.
There is no boost to the economy on a dead planet.
Coalition moves to scrap passenger cap at Dublin Airport in multi-billion euro boost to economy
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien is planning to scrap the controversial passenger cap at Dublin Airport in a move which could create tens of thousands of jobs and boost the economy by billions of eu...
www.independent.ie
September 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If the government lifts the passenger cap, it will lose what little legitimacy it has left on climate action.
Such a move would be a betrayal of current and future generations in Ireland and around the world.
There is no boost to the economy on a dead planet.
Such a move would be a betrayal of current and future generations in Ireland and around the world.
There is no boost to the economy on a dead planet.
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This Government is apparently willing to sacrifice a livable future for short term profit. In just the last 3 decades, Ireland's aviation emissions have grown by 500% & this Government seems hell-bent on increasing them more. We must contact our TDs & Senators & tell them to keep the passenger cap!
Appalled to hear that Minister O’Brien is attempting to push through the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin airport. It's shocking that a minister tasked with tackling climate crisis is taking steps that would massively increase the pollution causing it. www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap due soon
The process of drafting legislation that will remove Dublin Airport's 32 million a year passenger cap is expected to happen soon.
www.rte.ie
September 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This Government is apparently willing to sacrifice a livable future for short term profit. In just the last 3 decades, Ireland's aviation emissions have grown by 500% & this Government seems hell-bent on increasing them more. We must contact our TDs & Senators & tell them to keep the passenger cap!
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Appalled to hear that Minister O’Brien is attempting to push through the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin airport. It's shocking that a minister tasked with tackling climate crisis is taking steps that would massively increase the pollution causing it. www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
Legislation to end Dublin Airport passenger cap due soon
The process of drafting legislation that will remove Dublin Airport's 32 million a year passenger cap is expected to happen soon.
www.rte.ie
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Appalled to hear that Minister O’Brien is attempting to push through the removal of the passenger cap at Dublin airport. It's shocking that a minister tasked with tackling climate crisis is taking steps that would massively increase the pollution causing it. www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
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Dublin Airport Authority ad has been ruled misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority. This ad is part of an ongoing climate greenwashing campaign by DAA, a semi state body childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/07/29/c...
CAMPAIGNERS CALL FOR END TO AVIATION GREENWASHING AFTER WATCHDOG RULES DAA AD ‘MISLEADING’
Credit: Children’s Rights Over Flights campaign group welcomes decision that requires greater transparency on claims about airport pollution 23rd July, Dublin – Parents, grandparents and…
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
July 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Dublin Airport Authority ad has been ruled misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority. This ad is part of an ongoing climate greenwashing campaign by DAA, a semi state body childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/07/29/c...
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Apart from being an enthusiastic lobbyist in undermining state policy on emissions reduction, DAA chief Jacobs also holds shares in assorted airlines.
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
DAA chief failed to tell Eamon Ryan about airline shares before appointment
Kenny Jacobs told minister he had ‘no conflict of interest’ when joining board of State airport company
www.irishtimes.com
July 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Apart from being an enthusiastic lobbyist in undermining state policy on emissions reduction, DAA chief Jacobs also holds shares in assorted airlines.
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
He has to resign, or be fired.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Last time I checked, a ‘mass casualty incident’ was a motorway pile-up, train or airline accident.
“Mass casualty” is an odd way to spell “massacre”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
“Mass casualty” is an odd way to spell “massacre”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Gaza aid workers overwhelmed by ‘mass casualty incidents’ at food distribution sites
Doctors say hundreds have been wounded by Israeli gunfire while trying to reach convoys
www.theguardian.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Last time I checked, a ‘mass casualty incident’ was a motorway pile-up, train or airline accident.
“Mass casualty” is an odd way to spell “massacre”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
“Mass casualty” is an odd way to spell “massacre”.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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This criminal barbarism by apartheid Israel against Palestinians in Gaza must be stopped immediately. #SanctionsNow
'Like a video game’: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones
www.972mag.com/drones-grena...
'Like a video game’: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones
www.972mag.com/drones-grena...
Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones
Israeli soldiers tell +972 they deliberately target Palestinian civilians with drone strikes so others will ‘learn’ not to return.
www.972mag.com
July 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This criminal barbarism by apartheid Israel against Palestinians in Gaza must be stopped immediately. #SanctionsNow
'Like a video game’: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones
www.972mag.com/drones-grena...
'Like a video game’: Israel enforcing Gaza evacuations with grenade-firing drones
www.972mag.com/drones-grena...
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This is what a more people-friendly, healthier, greener, and more sustainable Dublin could look like.
Yes, these changes might appear dramatic, but it's what we need to be doing. Every day!
Let's go!
Yes, these changes might appear dramatic, but it's what we need to be doing. Every day!
Let's go!
The junction between Sir John Rogerson's Quay and the Samuel Beckett Bridge is one of the worst designed urban spaces I've ever seen.
The layout actively fosters conflict between pedestrians & cyclists, while prioritising cars above all else.
Let’s reimagine this space for people!
#ReimagineDublin
The layout actively fosters conflict between pedestrians & cyclists, while prioritising cars above all else.
Let’s reimagine this space for people!
#ReimagineDublin
June 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
This is what a more people-friendly, healthier, greener, and more sustainable Dublin could look like.
Yes, these changes might appear dramatic, but it's what we need to be doing. Every day!
Let's go!
Yes, these changes might appear dramatic, but it's what we need to be doing. Every day!
Let's go!
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Friday's Dublin Airport Authority co-hosted "sustainability" event called out as irresponsible greenwashing childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/06/04/c...
Campaigners call out Dublin aviation “Sustainability” event as irresponsible greenwashing
Wednesday, 4th June, Dublin – A Chapter Zero Ireland event this Friday, 6th June titled “Cleared for Clarity: Rethinking Aviation, Transport, and Sustainability”, is being called out by the C…
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
June 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Friday's Dublin Airport Authority co-hosted "sustainability" event called out as irresponsible greenwashing childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/06/04/c...
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While people point out Greta was on the ship, it needs to be screamed louder that there was also a member of the European Union’s Parliament aboard: Rima Hassan
Israel just kidnapped a foreign government official in international waters on humanitarian aid to a sovereign people.
Israel just kidnapped a foreign government official in international waters on humanitarian aid to a sovereign people.
June 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
While people point out Greta was on the ship, it needs to be screamed louder that there was also a member of the European Union’s Parliament aboard: Rima Hassan
Israel just kidnapped a foreign government official in international waters on humanitarian aid to a sovereign people.
Israel just kidnapped a foreign government official in international waters on humanitarian aid to a sovereign people.
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Tune into Dublin Community TV on Virgin Media channel 802 or www.dctv.ie/live/ at 7:20pm tonight or any night this week to see an interview with members of Children's Rights Over Flights, calling out the DAA co-hosted aviation greenwashing event on Friday, and discussing other campaign topics.
Live – Dublin Community Television
www.dctv.ie
June 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Tune into Dublin Community TV on Virgin Media channel 802 or www.dctv.ie/live/ at 7:20pm tonight or any night this week to see an interview with members of Children's Rights Over Flights, calling out the DAA co-hosted aviation greenwashing event on Friday, and discussing other campaign topics.
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It’s all in the framing:
(1) This is NOT a “war”, it’s an ongoing genocide waged by an occupying force almost entirely against a defenceless civilian population.
(2) If Hamas are “militants”, shouldn’t the IDF be described, per ICC, as engaging in egregious war crimes?
(1) This is NOT a “war”, it’s an ongoing genocide waged by an occupying force almost entirely against a defenceless civilian population.
(2) If Hamas are “militants”, shouldn’t the IDF be described, per ICC, as engaging in egregious war crimes?
The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19 months ago, the United Nations has said, despite a resumption of limited aid deliveries in the Palestinian enclave where famine looms.
Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite aid - UN
The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19 months ago, the United Nations has said, despite a resumption of limited aid deliveries in the Palestinian ...
www.rte.ie
May 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
It’s all in the framing:
(1) This is NOT a “war”, it’s an ongoing genocide waged by an occupying force almost entirely against a defenceless civilian population.
(2) If Hamas are “militants”, shouldn’t the IDF be described, per ICC, as engaging in egregious war crimes?
(1) This is NOT a “war”, it’s an ongoing genocide waged by an occupying force almost entirely against a defenceless civilian population.
(2) If Hamas are “militants”, shouldn’t the IDF be described, per ICC, as engaging in egregious war crimes?
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Great to join Eamon Ryan for his formal departure from public life earlier this evening.
He is one of the most consequential politicians of the last few decades.
He is one of the most consequential politicians of the last few decades.
June 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Great to join Eamon Ryan for his formal departure from public life earlier this evening.
He is one of the most consequential politicians of the last few decades.
He is one of the most consequential politicians of the last few decades.
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Analysis: There is no hiding place from latest EPA data on greenhouse gases
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Analysis: There is no hiding place from latest EPA data on greenhouse gases
Do we want to spend our money on fines or ensure Ireland becomes climate resilient?
www.irishtimes.com
May 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Analysis: There is no hiding place from latest EPA data on greenhouse gases
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social
Keep the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap - Help protect children from harm
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
May 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ke... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social