Action is the antidote to despair*

*well said Joan Baez

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It's all doom, gloom, misinformation and a bit of hope this week.

With Darragh away, Anna and Ciara are joined by Tom Spencer, of IrishEvs.com to discuss what's in the news.

A survey of climate scientists by the Guardian finds only 6% think 1.5 is still alive. Many experts are in despair at the lack of political will to take action to avert catastrophe. We discuss reactions -- is this too much doom, are scientists the right people to be asking and why are they still insisting action is important?

Meanwhile, stories about EVs caught Tom's eye. He highlights how a lot of the 'bad news' is speculation or even misinformation.

We have some good news about Ireland playing a leadership role in Europe.

And as always, some actions we can all take:

If you’re in Dublin… get to the Garden of Remembrance for 1pm on Saturday for National Demonstration for Palestine… march to help end the ongoing Nakba. 

If you’re not in Dublin check out the listings on IPSC.ie Emergency Actions for Palestine Around Ireland  and find one near you.

Also Irish Artists for Palestine - Alternative eurovision - Two live shows in Dublin and Galway, streamed on YouTube, aiming to raise 100K, Watch back, donate, share!

Elections are coming up… are you a climate voter?  Not Here Not Anywhere has launched its local elections climate pledge, encouraging candidates to be climate leaders, not climate culprits!  Check out their website for ideas on how to contact your local candidates and what to ask them to do. 

Ciara recommends a naked Street Feast