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John Sodeau @JohnSodeau

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at UCC with research interests in Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerobiology. An Taisce Climate Ambassador. Opinions are my own.

Joined April 2013
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"Ever wondered what happened to the thieves after the story ended? 'Field Lane' takes you from the Thames to the Mississippi to find out." ✨ A brilliant reimagining of the Oliver Twist world.
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Chicken and the Egg? Nobody to blame? Get a grip @DarraghOBrienTD . It’s the finance that feeds the chicken that allows it to live so that the egg to be laid. @McGrathSeamus @MichealMartinTD @jerrybuttimer
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📚 Everyone knows Oliver Twist, but what became of Charley Bates? Field Lane follows him from London’s alleys to the Mississippi, seeking justice, redemption, and revenge in a 19th-century world of intrigue and history. Can one truly escape their past? #HistoricalFiction
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Don’t try this at home. Just read the report and admire. bbc.com/news/articles/c74w48…

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

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Multi-billion-euro bus improvements for Cork on hold pending legislation independent.ie/regionals/cor… Pathetic is too weak to describe this fiasco. Did nobody in Cork Council realise this a year or two ago? Then a seamless start might have been possible. @oliver_moran @corkcitycouncil

Multi-billion-euro bus improvements for Cork on hold pending legislation

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“Please be aware that this wood stove emits air pollution into and around your home which can harm your health.” theguardian.com/environment/…

New wood-burning stoves to carry health warnings in UK plan

Pollution from wood burners kills thousands but proposed emissions limit would cut toxic particles by 10%

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Let the annual winter sport of guessing whether smoky coal is being burnt or not, begin.
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(Ennis of course is there. It’s coal burning profile needs no introduction to annual readers of this column)
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“Municipal district officer Paraic Lynch said both pollution monitoring stations in Cobh continuously record sulphur dioxide levels.” Not true. One does not even record small particulate levels. irishexaminer.com/news/munst…

Cork has no air pollution monitoring stations in areas with pharma firms, says council

It comes after it was revealed that an air pollution monitor in Carrigaline has been broken for more than a year

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eureporter.co/environment/20…

Cruise ships bombarding Cork Harbour residents with dangerous levels of air pollution

Air quality measurements taken last week when cruise ships - such as NCL’s Norwegian Star - visited Cobh, in Ireland’s Cork Harbour, show air pollution levels up to more than 250 times higher...

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thisismoney.co.uk/money/elec… Ms Reeves told Parliament today: 'All cars contribute to wear and tear on our roads, so it is only right that our motoring taxes cover EVs via a modest per mile levy”. So tax should be by vehicle weight! How is distance levy to be calculated by a driver.

Chancellor confirms pay-per-mile tax for EVs and hybrid cars from 2028

Electric vehicles will be subject to a mileage-based charge from April 2028 in a move that's been slammed by the motoring industry as 'confusing'.

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Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres

It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.

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Remember when the UK and Irish governments started the “dash for diesel”? As they were cleaner because of lower CO2 emissions. Then found those engines released more toxic NOx. Now the dash for EVs is being undermined by an unenforceable distance tax dailymail.co.uk/news/article…

Toxic facts about dash for diesel - Q&A by DAVID DERBYSHIRE

Environment journalist DAVID DERBYSHIRE explains the reason for the popularity of diesel cars in Britain and if diesel really is better for the environment.

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25 Jul 2025
Inevitable and warranted. Heavier the vehicle the more tyre wear and road dust. So more harmful small toxic particles in the air. Including microplastics and heavy metals. “Weight-based tax for cars and SUVs considered to offset cost of switching to EV’s” jrnl.ie/6773432

Weight-based tax for cars and SUVs considered to offset cost of switching to EVs

Civil servants have proposed adopting a similar tax used in France.

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irishexaminer.com/news/munst…. Alive January to August 2023. RIP. @irishexaminer Populated with old equipment from Day 1. No traffic or solid fuel burning monitors for Carrigaline ever. No reply to complaints. Don’t hold your breath with @Corkcoco unless you need to @McGrathSeamus

Heavily congested Cork town has no working air pollution monitor

Cork County councillor Audrey Buckley claimed it hasn’t been transmitting data since October 5, 2023

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At least they didn’t follow @corkcitycouncil and install some Robos.
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Death of the RoboTrees. irishexaminer.com/opinion/co…
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Last year around 8M people were killed because of burning fossil fuels. None were killed from nuclear energy generation. And no climate change problems either caused by nuclear. It’s time for TDs to discuss this issue. link.goloudplayer.com/s/pG7m…

Anglesey nuclear plant - should we be concerned?

Anglesey, which is just across the ocean from us here in Dublin, has been chosen as the site for the UK’s first small nuclear power station, with work on the site due to start in 2026. To discuss the...

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Is it safe?
The Hard Shoulder@TheHardShoulder
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COMING UP with Ciara Doherty ➡️Dublin set to host NFL again in 2026 @podonovan ➡️15 years of the IMF @PatLeahyIT 🍔How bad are ultra-processed foods? @Dietitianbytes ⚛️New nuclear power plant in Anglesey - any concerns? @JohnSodeau 💳Tech Takeover: Online Scam Tips @jesskellynt
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