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Campaigners call on government to pause data centre growth due to climate commitment threat New research by Hannah Daly in #MaREI at University College Cork and Friends of the Earth Ireland finds data centres are seeking to generate electricity from fossil fuels https://bit.ly/3ZKVTwL

Delighted to see such a huge interest in our Research Showcase, taking place at Engineers Ireland in Dublin next Tuesday. The Energy Policy and Modelling Group will be joined by Oisín Coghlan, John Fitzgerald and Jeanne Moore to discuss our research on carbon budgets, the energy transition and energy security. “Due to phenomenal demand” we have released a few more places. When these are taken, please contact aislingm@ucc.ie to join the waiting list.  https://lnkd.in/eE8TQyUH

Podcast: The #Enpower project in #MaREI at University College Cork discusses how many Europeans are taking charge of their energy use through innovative projects that empower local communities to produce and manage clean energy, aiming for an inclusive, resilient energy transition Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dNvm3Jbn Experts Dr Julia Blanke from University College Cork, Mario Couto, technical leader at EPRI in Europe and Eleni Kanellou from the National Technical University of Athens discuss innovative projects like #ENPOWER, CRETE VALLEY, and EU-DREAM

Do you want to make your vote count for climate action in the GE this Friday? Hannah Daly in #MaREI at University College Cork has written a post on how party manifestos stack up on climate commitments ⬇️ Research Ireland Brian Ó Gallachóir Jerry D Murphy UCC Research John Cryan John O'Halloran College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC.

The Energy Policy and Modelling Group is delighted to invite you to join them for a showcase of their latest research and analysis focusing on Ireland's energy transition. This free event will include presentations from our researchers on topics including carbon budgets, energy security and aviation, with engaging discussions and networking opportunities. Speakers include Brian Ó Gallachóir , Hannah Daly, Paul Deane, Fionn Rogan, Vahid Aryanpur , Tomás Mac Uidhir and more.   Registration via Eventbrite (free): https://lnkd.in/e5vHzGep For more information about the Energy Policy and Modelling Group - please check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eSXCW6tc

Join MaREI researchers Lydia Cumiskey, PhD. & Denise McCullagh this Saturday at 2pm in the Marina Market for Science at the Marina! They'll introduce the BluePrint project & showcase an extract of the sound installation co-created by artist Dr Sara Walmsley. BluePrint is funded by Creative Ireland & has engaged flood-affected communities in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area in an artistic co-creation process to share & exchange their lived-experiences around flooding & climate adaptation. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4aOhUxF #ScienceWeek Research Ireland | UCC Research | The Playhouse | Derry City & Strabane District Council | Mayo County Council

Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter? Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events. Analysis by Paul Deane in #MaREI at University College Cork https://lnkd.in/eAh6UUih #ScienceWeek

‘Ireland’s climate progress is too slow and it must front-load its investment in energy transition to avoid escalating climate and economic costs, a study by UCC energy analysts warns’ as reported by Kevin O'Sullivan in The Irish Times #ScienceWeek Read here: https://lnkd.in/eRE2ZyUy

BluePrint - engaging with flood-affected communities across generations Ireland’s climate is changing, and impacts are already being felt and expected to continue and intensify, especially in coastal towns and cities vulnerable to coastal and riverine floods. Floods and their catchments don’t abide by administrative, geographical, or political boundaries - knowledge exchange and learning between flood-affected communities and other government, scientific, and policy actors is crucial. In this short video Lydia Cumiskey, PhD. and Denise McCullagh in #MaREI at University College Cork discuss the #BluePrint project which addresses this need using a creative co-creation process in the Derry City and Strabane District area, an All-Island learning exchange with Mayo and a creative co-creation toolkit to support actors working with communities on climate adaptation and flood resilience across the island of Ireland.  #ScienceWeek Research Ireland | UCC Research | The Playhouse | Derry City & Strabane District Council | Mayo County Council | Creative Ireland | Dr Sara Walmsley