Barack Obama mixes up Scotland with Ireland by saying he was in “the Emerald Isles” at COP26
The flub did not go unnoticed. Barack Obama has raised some eyebrows in both Ireland and Scotland by confusing the two during his COP26 address. Speaking at the climate change conference in Glasgow, the former US President said that though “meaningful progress” has been made since the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris six […]
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Eamon Ryan travelling to COP26 following negative Covid test
He had initially tested positive on Saturday (6 November). Eamon Ryan will be travelling to COP26 tomorrow (8 November) following a negative Covid test result. The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications had tested positive for Covid during a PCR test on Saturday, and had cancelled plans to travel to the international climate summit in […]
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“I will do everything in my power” – Taoiseach promises major climate action for future generations
He said it is vital that leaders “offer the leadership the world now urgently needs”. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has made his address to the COP26 climate change conference, stating he will do everything in his power to make sure there will be a “worthwhile future” for young people to inherit. Representing Ireland at the nearly […]
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Minister denied entry to COP26 summit due to lack of wheelchair accessibility
Karine Elharrar was made to return to her hotel in Edinburgh from Glasgow. A minister who uses a wheelchair has criticised the UN following her denied entry into the COP26 summit this week due to accessibility issues. According to the Guardian, Karine Elharrar was refused entry to the conference by organisers because of the vehicle […]
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WATCH: David Attenborough delivers emotional speech on climate emergency
Captivating and – like the crisis we face – impossible to ignore. Legendary broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough gave a powerful speech as the first proper day of COP26 got underway in Glasgow, addressing world leaders and fellow activists on the desperately urgent nature of the climate crisis. Named as the ‘People’s Advocate’ at […]
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WATCH: Joe Biden appears to fall asleep during COP26 opening speeches
No big deal mate, just climate emergency… Monday marked day two of the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow, with leaders from across the globe meeting in order to tackle the ongoing crisis that is climate emergency. Stark warnings have been issued about the health of the planet, with world leaders told that there is […]
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