IrishEVs
Putting cars in the context of the #ClimateEmergency
We write about #EVs as a form of climate action - both the good and the bad - as well as the broader Climate Crisis & greenwashing
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- Want to understand the issue of greenwashing and know how to protect yourself against it? Listen to the latest Climate Question episode from @climatealarmclock.bsky.social : player.captivate.fm/episode/fe9c... #greenwashing #climate #climateemergency #climatecrisis
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- The deadline for nominations for this year's Irish Greenwashing Awards closes tomorrow night at 6pm Don't miss the chance to call out the worst greenwashing offenders - from corporations, to media and politicians www.irishevs.com/irish-greenw... #IGA24 #Greenwashing #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis
- The concept images of the new Jaguar EVs are the perfect illustration for our ethical car design article on aerodynamics Designs like this are intended to allow the wealthy to continue consuming more than their fair share of energy: www.irishevs.com/ethical-car-... #EV #ClimateEmergency
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- EV sales rose above 2023 levels for only the 2nd time this year, according to latest SIMI stats While sales were up 59.3% last month compared to November 2023, EV sales are still 24.2% below last year's results due to Government grant cuts & misinformation www.irishevs.com/new-governme... #GE24
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- The Demise of the Irish Green Party Far from the most progressive party on climate action & climate justice during GE2024, the Irish Green Party needs to reflect on its failures & regroup if it is to survive www.irishevs.com/irish-green-... #GE24 #Election24 #ClimateEmergency #SpeirGorm #Ireland
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- Don't forget to get your entries in for the Irish Greenwashing Awards The deadline for submissions is this Thursday, 5th December at 6pm All nominations welcome and considered www.irishevs.com/irish-greenw... #IGA24 #Greenwashing #ClimateEmergency #SpeirGorm #Ireland #ClimateCrisis
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- New Government Must Act on Transport Emissions – Starting With EV Action With Ireland facing €8bn in annual fines due to non-compliance on GHG emissions, the next Irish Government must act on transport emissions after the election www.irishevs.com/new-governme... #GE24 #Election24 #SpeirGorm
- Road Safety Authority must seek 'specific approval' for future campaigns This comes after previous car-centric, offensive campaign from the RSA & lack of action on sky-high road deaths www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... #Ireland #SpeirGorm
- Why Ireland Must Ban Hybrids & SUVs Alongside ICEs In 2030 Banning SUVs would rapidly reduce emissions while improving road safety for all users www.irishevs.com/why-ireland-... #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis #GE24 #Election24 #SpeirGorm #Ireland
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- Don't forget to submit your nominations for the Irish Greenwashing Awards 2024 Call out those campaigns, brands, media organisations and journalists who are prioritising mis/disinformation over climate action #IGA24 #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis #Greenwashing
- THIS is what's wrong with the Irish press An article about weather events influenced and worsened by the Climate Emergency that fails to mention the climate... ...But does include a fucking poll for more flights! Jesus Christ! #ClimateEmergency #SpeirGorm #GE24 #Ireland #Election24 #ClimateCrisis
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- Here it is, happening just as predicted Car manufacturers - who have prioritised expensive, large & luxury EVs - now spinning the narrative that there's 'no demand' And lobbying to delay climate targets www.bbc.com/news/article... #EV #ElectricCar #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis
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- New Government Must Act on Transport Emissions – Starting With EV Action With Ireland facing €8bn in annual fines due to non-compliance on GHG emissions, the next Irish Government must act on transport emissions after the election www.irishevs.com/new-governme... #GE24 #Election24 #SpeirGorm
- FF, FG and SF score a E-rating in Friends of the Earth Ireland's climate action assessment of parties manifestos Find out which parties are taking the Climate Emergency seriously: www.friendsoftheearth.ie/news/labour-... @foeireland.bsky.social #GE24 #Election24 #SpeirGorm #ClimateEmergency
- General Motors to enter F1 in 2026... ...Having dramatically cut back its EV commitments. This isn't a coincidence GM is joining F1 as part of its wider greenwashing push. F1 is a true haven for greenwashing irishevs.com/car-manufact... #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis #F1
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- The Importance of Climate Suffrage Climate Suffrage is a push-back against political disenfranchisement & inaction in the face of the Climate Emergency And has the hallmarks of the suffrage movements that preceded it: irishevs.com/climate-suff... #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis #COP29
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- This is one of the leading greenwashing and climate denial journalists in Ireland He regularly promotes delay technologies, disinformation and myths This is prevalent across Irish media and causes enormous harm against climate action #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #COP29 #SpeirGorm #Ireland
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