{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why it’s time to join the Rebellion- Cormac Nugent, Extinction Rebellion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a7.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>For episode 12 I asked Cormac Nugent for an interview on behalf of <a href='https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/'>Extinction Rebellion Ireland</a>. It's a long episode but you don't have to listen to it all in one go! Cormac has been with the group for a few months and hosts some of their public <a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExtinctionRebellionIreland/events/?ref=page_internal'>'Heading for Extinction' talks</a>. He knows an awful lot about the climate crisis situation and more importantly, what we need to do about. We cover a LOT in this episode so it's longer that usual but you won't notice the time going. We sure didn't!</p>\n<p>Some of the highlights we talked about are:</p>\n<ul><li>How Cormac became involved in Environmentalism.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/planet/environment-and-natural-capital/montreal-protocol.html'>The Montreal Protocol</a>: protecting the ozone.</li>\n<li><a href='https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/aboutus'>Who Extinction Rebellion are</a>, their <a href='https://rebellion.earth/the-truth/demands/'>demands</a> and <a href='https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/our-values'>values.</a></li>\n<li>Why they do disruptive actions.</li>\n<li>What The Climate Emergency the Irish government declared means for us and the climate emergency measures bill.</li>\n<li>A brief science of the climate crisis: previous extinctions, carbon absorption by the ocean, coral reefs, soil degradation.</li>\n<li>The temperature rise, why and how it happens, what needs to be done to stop it.</li>\n<li>Tree cover in Ireland and the problem with sitka spruce.</li>\n<li>Our carbon budget.</li>\n<li>What a just transition means.</li>\n<li>Electric cars Vs public transport.</li>\n<li>The top 3 causes of climate change.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.ericachenoweth.com/'>Erica Chenoweth</a>’s studies including the 3.5% rule.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/732995130489706/'>Rebellion Week.</a></li>\n<li>What you have to do to risk arrest.</li>\n<li>Examples of affinity groups: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Plant-Bandits-of-XR-2359525157664292/'>Plant Bandits</a> and The Bumble Bees.</li>\n<li>Advice for battling eco-anxiety.</li>\n</ul>How to get involved:\n<ul><li>Social Media Channels: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ExtinctionRebellionIreland/'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/ExtinctRebelsIE'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/extinctionrebellionireland/'>Instagram</a>.</li>\n<li>Joining your local group (or setting one up if there isn't one!).</li>\n<li>Via your College/University XR society. Again, you can set one up if there isn't one!</li>\n<li>By attending local Heading for Extinction talks, NVDA workshops and monthly meetings, all events are listed on their Facebook page<a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/ExtinctionRebellionIreland/events/?ref=page_internal'> here.</a></li>\n<li>Share XR's events and posts online and with your friends and family.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.gofundme.com/f/xr-ireland-support?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet'>Donate to their GoFundMe by clicking here.</a></li>\n<li>Join protests in person.</li>\n</ul><a href='https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/climatestrikesireland'>Find and join your nearest strike on the 20th of September!</a>\n<p><a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYqM0io-obG0B1qOKp7QqN7ydHdlTpZRnayWQTZktkjtkB8w/viewform'>[Sign up to be a steward here.]</a></p>\n<p>School-age students have self-organised marches around the country and they need you to attend.</p>\n<ul><li>Dublin: Gathering 12:00 at Customs House, marching at 12:30 to Merrion Sq., rallying 13:00 - 14:00 at Merrion Sq. in front of Govt. buildings</li>\n<li>Cork City: Gathering on Grand Parade St. from 12:00, marching at 12:20.</li>\n<li>Kerry (Tralee): Meet at County Buildings, Ratass, at 9am</li>\n<li>Clare (Ennis): Meet at The Height, O’Connell Square at 9am</li>\n<li>Drogheda: Demonstrating from 13:00 outside St. Peters's Church, West St.</li>\n<li>Galway: Demonstrating from 13:00 - 16:00 in Eyre Square</li>\n<li>Navan: Demonstrating from 13:00 - 15:00 at the Market Square</li>\n<li>Limerick: Marching from Arthur's Quay Park at 13:00, finishing at City Hall.</li>\n<li>Dundalk: Demonstrating from 12:30 - 15:00 in the Market Square</li>\n<li>Kenmare: Demonstrating from 9:00 - 13:00 outside the Courthouse</li>\n<li>Dingle: 12pm at the Town Park <a href='mailto:climateactiondingle@outlook.ie'>climateactiondingle@outlook.ie</a>.</li>\n</ul><p>Other Causes to Suport:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.climate-connect.com/about-us.php'>Climate Connect</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.foe.ie/'>Friends of the Earth</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.stopclimatechaos.ie/'>Stop Climate Chaos</a>.</li>\n</ul><p>Educational Resources:</p>\n<ul><li>Latest <a href='https://www.ipbes.net/'>IPBES</a> Report (Biodiversity Loss).</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/'>IPCC Reports.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://www.cowspiracy.com/'>Cowspiracy</a></li>\n</ul>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}