We're going to the Supreme Court! - Climate Case Ireland

In this episode I chat to Edwin Alblas on behalf of Climate Case Ireland about their upcoming case in the Supreme Court on the 22nd of June. Don't forget to sign their petition: https://www.climatecaseireland.ie/become-a-supporter/#in-my-nameCheck out www.bookofleavespodcast.com for more links. If you can, please support this podcast on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bookofleaves). Ceara x(04:45) An introduction of Edwin.(08:30) Who Friends of the Irish Environment are.(10:20) What the Climate Case is about.(14:05) How the previous hearings went.(18:20) Examples of other success stories around climate change cases (Urgenda Case).(23:15) The financial cost of Ireland not meeting EU targets.(25:55) How FIE are raising funds to do this case. (Donate here) (27:55) What happens if we lose the case.(32:50) How Edwin deals with constant knockbacks, being an activist.(38:00) Why FIE also hold talks and workshops.(43:00) The positive results for tackling climate change.Also Mentioned:Ireland's Mitigation plan.The Fumbally Stables.Jenny McNally (McNally Family Farm Dublin). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.