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  • Paul Deane

    UCC

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    Dr Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at the Research Ireland-funded MaREI Centre and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at UCC

    Excess natural gas is burned off in oil fields in a wasteful process known as "flaring". Photo: Robert Daemmrich Photography Inc/ Corbis via Gerry Images

    How gas flaring damages the atmosphere and the economy

    The damaging practice is how Texas oilfields wasted enough gas in 2019 to meet Ireland's entire energy needs for 12 years

    Energy • 11 Mar 20
    "Even the Taoiseach regrettably refers to us as a climate laggard"

    4 climate change questions to ask general election candidates

    Here's how to find out if the candidates calling to your door are serious about climate change

    Election 2020 • 22 Jan 20
    "A typical Irish home has a carbon footprint of about 11 tonnes, which is one of the highest in Europe"

    5 ways an Irish household can reduce carbon emissions

    From heating to transport, here are some ways to reduce your family's carbon footprint

    Climate Change • 13 Nov 19
    "Climate change is a serious problem and we need to be looking at lots of solutions to stop it - even the ones we may not like". Photo: Getty Images

    Is it time for Ireland to give nuclear power a chance?

    International efforts to combat climate change have seen many re-examine the role and future of nuclear power

    Energy • 21 Aug 19
    Students in Hamburg demonstrate against global warming earlier this month. Photo: Adam Berry/Getty Images

    Strike on here: why young people are striking for climate action

    Will the current global movement of young people against global warming succeed where other campaigns have failed?

    Activism • 29 Mar 19
    "The modern tractor is also an integrated part of a drive towards what is called "precision agriculture"." Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

    The future of tractors

    Get set for expensive machines, natural gas powered farm vehicles, precision agriculture, big data and even driverless tractors

    Farming • 05 Dec 18
    Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman

    The politics of high oil prices

    High oil prices may generate huge revenue for nations like Saudi Arabia, but this comes with significant costs

    Energy • 23 Oct 18
    "It took almost 80 years for oil to surpass coal as the major fuel for the global economy in the 1960s and coal is still in the mix today"

    A world without oil?

    Despite advances in renewable technology, we have a long way to go before we rid ourselves completely of fossil fuels

    Renewable Energy • 27 Sep 18
    One-third of Ireland's emissions come from agriculture, with a large portion of that coming from cattle alone.

    Should we have an environmental levy on meat and milk in Ireland?

    One-third of Ireland's emissions come from agriculture, with a large portion of that coming from cattle alone.

    Environment • 25 Jun 18
    "Ireland has a strong reliance on natural gas, both for electricity generation and heating"

    Running out of gas: what happens if Russia turns off the tap?

    The recent diplomatic kerfuffle between the UK and Russia has had some in Europe wondering if we should be worried about an interruption in gas supply as a result

    Energy • 05 Apr 18
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