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Ciarán Cuffe

@ciarancuffe.bsky.social
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City dweller | #ClimateVoter | Co-chair @europeangreens.eu

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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
With fuel prices soaring, now is not the time to give in to the car lobby by postponing the phase-out of diesel and petrol car production. www.politico.eu/article/comm...
politico.eu
EU Commission ignored its own advice before weakening car CO2 rules
An internal document warned that it was too early to call the 2035 target unachievable, despite arguments from carmakers that they needed relief.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A shout-out to @dublincitylibs.bsky.social who provide super services in their physical libraries, but also through apps that allow you to read publications as varied as TheAge and Ireland’s Own online: Linktr.ee/DublinCityLibraries
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Passing through London on a #Sailrail trip to a European Greens Committee meeting in Brussels. Picked up a leaflet for @ZackPolanski.bsky.social campaign for @GreenParty.org.uk in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Better housing, climate action, Gaza justice, what’s not to like?
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Stoneybatter: a place called home. As part of #OpenHouseDublin2026 I’ll be leading a walk through the neighbourhood on Sunday 18th October. Do join me, you can book here: openhousedublin.com/locations/st...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Enjoyed speaking at Ireland’s Construction #ZEBsummit2026 in the RDS earlier. Some impressive projects underway, but a few alarm bells: -No sign of our National Building Renovation Plan -Ministerial attacks on Planning Regulator -One-off housing locking in car dependency #EPBD
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dear progressiefned.bsky.social members, You are choosing your EU family this week, so we wanted to introduce ourselves: -We are radical realists. -We put people & nature first. -We believe the future is Green. Join us. europeangreens.eu/de-toekomst-...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Sound and sight of swans taking off from Dublin's Royal Canal is quite something. Sound ON 🔊
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Nice news from the Netherlands: Youth wing of Progressief Nederland (PRO) @protestpolitiek.bsky.social, the new party formed through the merger of PvdA (PES) and GroenLinks @europeangreens.eu will join the young European Greens @fyeg.org as full members 💚 europeangreens.eu/news/dutch-s...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Fairer fares? Absolutely! That’s why Greens, SocDems, Labour and People Before Profit were at Dáil Éireann today, calling on Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien to reverse the proposed 15% increase in public transport fares in #Budget2027. Madness!
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Nice, The votes have been counted. Sweden has voted for change: to reduce inequalities and take the climate crisis seriously. europeangreens.eu/news/sweden-...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The cost-of-living crisis is being exacerbated by Europe’s dependency on imported fossil fuels. The faster we shift towards renewables the sooner citizens will feel the benefits. #SOTEU2026 europeangreens.eu/news/reactio...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Nail-bitingly close election in Sweden, it will take days for the final result. The increase in votes for our @EuropeanGreens.eu member party Miljöpartiet de Gröna could make the difference between inclusive policies or the politics of fear.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Not cool: that's why 40,000 of us marched in Amsterdam today; for climate justice, less delays and an end to back-sliding on action for climate. #klimaatmars
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Dang! Headed for Amsterdam from Vienna, and gotta say these new nightjet sleeper trains from Austrian Railways are impressive.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
So plug-in hybrids emit six times, on average, what official tests claim. A good argument for choosing 100% electric, if you have to drive. www.transportenvironment.org/articles/plu...
transportenvironment.org
Plug-in hybrids emit six times, on average, what official tests claim…
The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Frank McDonald: a campaigning journalist for more livable cities. A life well lived, he will be missed. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
In Government the Greens cut average fares by 20% and slashed prices by 50% for young adults. Don't hike prices in a cost of living crisis Minister Darragh O'Brien.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A cost of living crisis, and the Irish Government increases bus fares to subsidise petrol and diesel for motorists? You got to be joking! www.greenparty.ie/news/greens-...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“Overshoot is not an argument for resignation, but rather for urgency to action.” Today’s sobering UN report on climate must not be ignored. www.unep.org/resources/li...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
8,000 killed in the Srebrenica genocide, and convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić to receive state and military honours at his burial? The European People’s Party must end its association with Aleksandar Vučić’s Serbian Progressive Party and expel it from its ranks. europeangreens.eu/news/celebra...
europeangreens.eu
Celebration of Serbian war criminal must push EPP to expel Vučić’s party
European Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
(Adopts David Attenborough voice) ‘And here we have the rarest of occurrences, the birth of an actual Zebra crossing in deepest Dublin City. What a spectacular event to witness…’
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
These numbers are heartbreaking. Heatwaves led to thirty thousand excess deaths in Europe this summer. Time to move faster on climate. Join us in Amsterdam on Saturday 12 September as we march for action. europeangreens.eu/news/netherl...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
These numbers are heartbreaking.  Thirty thousand excess deaths in Europe this summer. Time to move faster on climate. Join us in Amsterdam on Saturday 12 September as we march for action. europeangreens.eu/news/netherl...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Nepal’s heartbreaking floods are a deadly reminder that such risks are increasing in our warming world. We must better prepare for this. (Image Navesh Chitraker/Reuters) egusphere.copernicus.org/preprints/20...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Excellent! From today the ‘Right to Repair’ law is now in force across Europe. By no means perfect, but over time it will make it easier to repair what we use every day. www.repairmystuff.ie/repair-direc...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“We were close to reaching a comprehensive agreement with the U.S., but they made changes, including threats on French language and culture and Canadian culture that would never be acceptable.” An extraordinary account of the breakdown in US/Canada trade negotiations www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/w...
nytimes.com
Carney Slams U.S.-Canada Trade Proposal and Vows Retaliation
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a powerful speech to Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after ordering negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Good. France, Germany, Italy, UK and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank illegal settlement project. Now use sanctions to ensure Netanyahu takes notice. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“This is a White House run for Big Oil, by Big Oil.” Follow the money, and you will find the truth behind Trump’ war on California’s climate policies: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/c...
nytimes.com
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Road safety requires Engineering, Education, and Enforcement. With Garda roads policing numbers down nearly 40% since 2009, and a Road Safety Authority that is not fit for purpose we desperately need political will and reforms to tackle the rising carnage on our roads. www.rte.ie/news/2026/05...
rte.ie
Garda roads policing numbers down nearly 40% since 2009
The number of gardaí involved in Roads Policing Units has dropped by nearly 40% since 2009, the latest figures released from the Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána have shown.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
With high temperatures continuing in much of Europe crop yields will fall. We need to move faster on emission reductions, and better prepare agriculture for our changing climate. www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Oh there’s some good news. Construction of Dublin’s new city library kicks off in the coming weeks, and will incorporate the Georgian buildings of the old Coláiste Mhuire School. Now let’s calm the racetrack of traffic outside on Parnell Square. jrnl.ie/7126994
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Road vehicles account for nearly half of global oil use, so good to see the trend towards electric vehicles continues. Now let’s boost active travel and public transport. www.iea.org/news/quarter...
iea.org
Quarterly sales of electric cars break records in several key markets amid energy crisis - News - IEA
Quarterly sales of electric cars break records in several key markets amid energy crisis - News from the International Energy Agency
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
In India, the right to walk safely on designated footpaths is now a fundamental right. There’s lots we can learn from this. Here’s a super analysis from the BBC’s Soutik Biswas: www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Supreme Court on walking: India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them
India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Michigan Primaries shows that progressive policies like Universal Health Care are back on the agenda in US politics. Let’s hope he succeeds in November. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Abdul El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Ceuta shows that we need trust, solidarity and effective management of our external borders. We also require long-term action to address the causes of forced migration. europeangreens.eu/news/stateme...
europeangreens.eu
Statement on the tragedy at Ceuta, ahead of Tuesday’s meeting of EU interior ministers
European Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Hungary will shut down the Paks nuclear power plant on Sunday for the first time in its 44-year history. Climate change means a lack of cooling water in summer is a real challenge for Europe’s nuclear industry. www.dw.com/en/hungary-t...
dw.com
Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday
Record-low water levels on the Danube forced the Paks plant offline, leaving Hungary facing a potential power crunch.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This image. From photographer Maximilien Lamy, it shows why we need to step up our action on climate during Ireland’s EU Presidency: europeangreens.eu/news/heatwav...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Sam Maguire cup taking the train from Dublin to Mayo. I love it, travelling in style! www.rte.ie/sport/footba...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Happy birthday James Lovelock, proposer of the Gaia Hypothesis. Sorely missed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L...
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James Lovelock - Wikipedia
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Australia cut supplies of alumina to Russia four years ago. Ireland should do the same with Aughinish, instead of kicking the issue to touch. www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
rte.ie
'No adverse' Aughinish findings, but lack of Russian data
An independent review into Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia has made no "adverse findings" against the plant.
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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · 23/07/2026
😍🚌Our favourite activity while visiting a new country (ft. @ciarancuffe.bsky.social)🚌😍 Can you guess which city this is in? 👀 Here’s a clue: the Green party there has been protesting alongside the students for the past 1.5 years, against their corrupt government and President.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Good. A strong clear message from New York’s Mayor: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/n...
nytimes.com
Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him
Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the U.S. to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Slowing down action on climate is a crazy move as temperatures skyrocket. The European Commission needs to accelerate, not slow down plans to reduce emissions. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Good. European Commission publishes its Electrification Plan. Now let's ensure electricity is cheaper than gas for consumers across the continent. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu
Commission boosts Europe\'s competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU\'s industry in the clean transition and elec...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Shots of fire-fighting aircraft refueling in the Seine to fight the Fontainebleau fire will be one of those iconic images of the European heatwave. We must scale up climate action. youtu.be/n64yPFjd2F0?...
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🔥 Ravitaillement des Canadairs dans la Seine pour combattre l'incendie de la forêt de Fontainebleau
YouTube video by CLPRESS / Agence de presse
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Love this photo print by Erica Coburn at the RHA summer show: ‘Different Strokes’. The magic of a warm day on the Dublin coast.
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Building renovations need to be more targeted, better monitored and more focused on results. A clear message from the European Court of Auditors. #EPBD www.eca.europa.eu/en/news?ref=...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Ouch! 80% of Dublin’s electricity going to data centres? Tom Parlon, chair of the Irish Data Centres Supplier Alliance needs reminding that his members cannot ignore environmental and consumer concerns. europeancorrespondent.com/en/r/chat-ar...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Thousands have died from extreme heat in Europe. We need a Heat Summit to prepare for the future: europeangreens.eu/news/wildfir...
europeangreens.eu
Wildfires: Europe needs a Heat Summit now
European Greens bring together national parties that share the same Green values, and who are active across the entire European continent - both within the European Union and beyond. We are striving f...
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Ciarán Cuffe @ciarancuffe.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
So Minister Seán Canney shifts blame for road safety onto the rsa.ie after deaths rise? He must show political leadership: split the RSA in two: one with funding, a clear mandate and ambition to reduce deaths and injuries, the other focused on administration. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
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