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For our season finale, the gang's all here. We look at a new report that uncovers Ireland's dirty fossil fuel financing secrets.

And we find some stories of adaptation in Ireland -- Monaghan prepares for the worst, trade unions want to bring in paid climate leave and we have hosepipe bans around the country.

As Greta Thunberg demonstrates, climate justice is bound up with human rights and we are horrified by the latest atrocities in Gaza.

We're taking a break for the summer, thanks for listening and a few suggested actions while we're gone:

Listen to our brilliant producer who sings the season out for us = Bob Bound - Business as Usual on Bandcamp, available to stream or buy. It will be available to stream on all the other platforms VERY SOON (Spotify, Apple Music,YouTube)

Send a young person to the Youth Climate Gathering | Friends of the Earth in July

Break bread with your neighbours and build community at a street feast this summer.

Find out more about carbon markets at the EPA climate conference on 28th May

And remember... no mow May! Embrace the untidiness.

Ciara Days asks another climate question, what is greenwashing? How does it effect the planet and our push to combat climate change? She is joined by Darragh Wynne and our resident greenwashing expert Tom Spencer. They discuss the definitions and industrial use of greenwashing and get into the nuance of how marketing and consumerism affect us all.

Drillled Podcast - interesting podcast about the discovery of climate change by oil companies, told in the style of True Crime.

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Ireland's Climate Action Plan 2025 has finally been released. Darragh has read it so the rest of us don't have to and has all the answers about what's in there.

He's joined by Anna and Ciara to discuss the Climate Action Plan, which was only just released when the wind industry warned that offshore wind will not hit 2030 targets.

Are we worried about climate change? Yes we are, and it turns out a new study shows that almost everyone is -- 89% of people around the world want more climate action.

We also do a quick roundup of other climate news including a new study on Whale pee!

Actions we suggest for this week:

There's still time to register for free for the DCU Climate conference on April 29th.

Hometree's Changing Landscapes conference is on 15th May in Ennistymon (not free).

There's a variety of courses at Common Knowledge in Co. Clare - from cooking to DIY repairs to lime plastering.

Most important, get out and talk to your friends and neighbours about climate change!

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We talk a lot about mitigating climate change by reducing emissions, but do we need to face up to figuring out how to adapt to the changes that we know are coming? Ciara, Anna and Darragh discuss climate adaptation, asking the tough questions about how we can adapt and whether we can. And what we need to deal with -- food insecurity, flooding, extreme weather...

Ciara asks how the big orange slug in Galway city is helping us adapt. We look at infrastructure, behaviour, politics and all the systems affecting adaptation.

We conclude that we need to continue to face up to the tough questions and that building community is the key.

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The insurance industry is warning that the climate crisis could lead to the end of capitalism. Darragh, Ciara and Anna look at what they are saying about climate risk and what that means in Ireland where more and more homes are threatened by rising sea levels.

Separately, the EU has advised citizens to have a stockpile of 72 hours of supplies – is it time to start prepping? George Monbiot has two months' supply for his family. We discuss the risk to food security and debate our must-haves for our prep bags.

In other news, 'same shit, different year' -- floods, fires, climate disasters and heat records from around the globe.

We do find some good news to conclude !

Actions this week:

Get food secure: Spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, root vegetables can all be sown in April. Check out Seeds Ireland

GIY Academy offer a range of growing courses in both online and in person formats:

Register for the annual DCU Institute of Climate conference, always a good day.

As always, don't forget Gaza. Check out IPSC for actions near you.

Ciara asks Darragh and Anna whats the deal with meat? why is eating meat, fish and dairy bad for the planet?

Support the Climate Alarm Clock buy donating money for the upkeep of the pod at BuyMeACoffee.com/TheClimateAlarm

Explore the EAT Lancet Diet ; eating with plantetary means

Ethical Farming Ireland campaign for a better life for the farm animals of Ireland

You can listen here to our previous episode with Kenneth Keavey of Green Earth Organics which explores similar subject matter - or wherever you listen to podcasts (it's series 4 episode 18)

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Ciara has been struck down by a bug but Darragh is joined by Anna and Tom to review this week's climate news.

We look at the International Energy Agency's latest report which shows that global energy usage grew to a record high in 2024, even coal usage continues to grow.

And here in Ireland we're anticipating record growth in demand for electricity, largely because of the proliferation of data centres.

We trace the history of Shannon LNG, a major pollution project that got permission for a large power plant this week and was also in the high court trying to get permission for LNG too. This is a major blow to Ireland's climate plans and environmental groups are organising to keep Ireland LNG free.

And in the US, GreenPeace is reeling from a $660M verdict against it in a suit taken by fossil fuel companies, in front of a jury full of fossil fuel workers.

We find some glimmers of good news in China: BYD has announced an EV that charges in 5 minutes. And in NYC, which has banned gas from new buildings.

Actions for this week:

Remember Hossam Shabat RIP and do not stop talking about Gaza. Check out the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign for details of protests and how you can get involved.

Join the campaign to stop LNG coming to Ireland: Not Here Not Anywhere and Friends of the Earth are two of many organisations fighting against LNG.

Register for Oxfam's Ground Up: Climate Justice Forum in Cork on April 11-12

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In this special climate question episode, Ciara asks where are we now with climate anyway? We go back to basics - what is climate change? How are we doing on climate action in Ireland? around the world?

And what does it all mean anyway?

Are we all fecked or what?