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“Are we going to say the Anthropocene was the time that humans destroyed the planet,” Shine said. “ Or are we going to say it was the time that humans nearly destroyed the planet and just pulled it back from the brink?”

Two newlyweds from Ireland travelled to the east coast of Canada to start a new life 50 years ago – unaware that next door in the US Senator Gaylord Nelson in Wisconsin was busy planning an uprising of grassroots communities and citizens across north America to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment.

As Kinsale environmental scientist, Dr Tara Shine, launches her new book, she tells ELLIE O’BYRNE how it is possible to save the planet, one object at a time.

It’s never been more important to celebrate what matters and on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, where people show their love and respect for the environment and nature, let’s play our part in thanking our little town for all it gives us.

Like climate activist Greta Thunberg, environmental scientist Dr Tara Shine is besieged by people asking what they can do to address the climate crisis, beyond being told to turn off the light.

Does climate policy, or the lack of it, influence community and corporate action? Or is it the other way around? We spoke to Tara Shine, Director of Change By Degrees, about the “planetary rockstar” countries, companies and people aligning their vision towards a common goal: net zero.

Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year and there are many ways to make it more enjoyable, manageable and more conveniently sustainable.