Colm Duffy

Colm Duffy

@colmduff.bsky.social

Father|Environmental Scientist|Software Engineer|Nature Lover |SciFi/Fantasy fan 🖥️ 🐍 🌎 🌳 🐕 🇮🇪 Currently University of Galway. Former: University of Limerick/James Hutton Institute.

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Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

It can be hard to measure the impact you are having. I try to reach stakeholders with our research in all sorts of ways. Academic publications are one, but not even the most important way. Still, I am happy to have achieved the personal milestone of 1k + citations. lnkd.in/p/dRzDa-6z

lnkd.inColm Duffy | Colm DuffyIt can sometimes be hard to assess whether our work is making a difference. I constantly try different ways of reaching stakeholders and making our research useful beyond academia. Academic citation...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Like may Irish people, I do not hate Israel. But I do hate what the state of Israel has done to the Palestinian people. And I do not think that genocide should be ignored or normalised. There are 10,000 still buried under the rubble of Gaza .... www.theguardian.com/football/202...

theguardian.comIsrael captain stokes feud by saying ‘our country is 10 times better than Ireland’Manor Solomon has reacted angrily to the Republic of Ireland team’s behaviour before their Nations League match in protest at Israel’s military action in Gaza

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Róisín Moriarty
@roisinmoriarty.com

The risks of overshoot are clear but so too are the actions that we need to take to keep 1.5 degrees in reach. 1. Stop burning fossil fuel 2. Reduce methane emission 3. Protect nature These are all things that can be done... #LimitingOvershoot

UN Environment Programme@unep.org

Global warming is set to cross 1.5°C, pushing climate risks and impacts to increasingly dangerous heights, a new UNEP report warns.   Predicted impacts include extreme weather and threats to human health and economies.

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Róisín Moriarty
@roisinmoriarty.com

This was such a great paper to work on, with a great team, so I was delighted when we got the news yesterday that is has been selected as standout open access Irish research paper for 2025 @ioppublishing.bsky.social As @colmduff.bsky.social makes clear in his article below, methane is methane.

Colm Duffy@colmduff.bsky.social

This time last we published a paper on temperature neutrality. Really happy to see that its been selected by IOP for their collection of standout research published in Ireland for 2025. I have shared a few thoughts on LinkedIn as to why this research is as important as ever. lnkd.in/p/dmQPRs2e

lnkd.inCelebrating the reach of OA research published in the Ireland | Colm DuffyIt is great to see that IOP Publishing has selected a paper we published on Temperature Neutrality this time last year for its collection celebrating standout research published in Ireland in 2025. T...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

This time last we published a paper on temperature neutrality. Really happy to see that its been selected by IOP for their collection of standout research published in Ireland for 2025. I have shared a few thoughts on LinkedIn as to why this research is as important as ever. lnkd.in/p/dmQPRs2e

lnkd.inCelebrating the reach of OA research published in the Ireland | Colm DuffyIt is great to see that IOP Publishing has selected a paper we published on Temperature Neutrality this time last year for its collection celebrating standout research published in Ireland in 2025. T...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Academic scrutiny is important, but how this man was treated is an absolute disgrace. His accuser set out to incite a, all too willing, mob. Cambridge didn't do enough to protect a vulnerable employee with a disability. The media dogged him relentlessly. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

theguardian.comJason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found deadAcademic was pronounced dead at his home in south London after police called to address after 3pm on Friday
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Fellow reviewers 📣: Anonymity is a tool for honesty, not a license for cruelty. Opening a review with "This is poorly written" is unhelpful and unprofessional. Give specific, actionable critique. We’re here to improve the research and build the field up, not tear people down.

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

This is pretty pathetic...

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Keir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner

theguardian.comKeir Starmer wants Fifa investigation into Argentina players who held Falklands banner* Spokesperson says islands ‘definitely’ belong to the UK * ‘PM wishes both teams well for the final, especially Spain’ Keir Starmer supports the idea of Fifa investigating Argentina players who displayed a banner touting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final win against England, Downing Street has said. Starmer, who watched the match while travelling to Ukraine by train for the final overseas trip of his prime ministership, endorsed a call by Peter Kyle, the business secretary, for Fifa to “thoroughly” investigate what rules may have been broken. Continue reading...
Colm Duffy
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If this is accurate, it would seem that @saic-edu.bsky.social is less concerned about critical thinking and education of students and more re-education of staff. ‘We call it the P-word’: Chicago professor suspended after assignment mentions Palestinians www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.com‘We call it the P-word’: Chicago professor suspended after assignment mentions PalestiniansSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago professor put under investigation after a student complained about a case study
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

This reminds me of an ad on the radio I heard recently, telling farmers and ordinary householders what they should be doing to reduce their energy consumption ..... Meanwhile ...

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Very happy to have worked with the Ryan Institute at University of Galway to get this Policy Brief on Temperature Neutrality out. www.linkedin.com/posts/colm-d...

linkedin.com#climatechange #climateneutrality #climatemitigation #climateaction… | Colm Duffy📣 I am very happy to share a short policy brief on the interpretation of “climate neutrality”, in particular the use of “temperature neutrality” (TN), currently under discussion in Ireland. The brief...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

We published a reply to comment on our recent Temperature Neutrality Paper. The (very) short version: If everyone does it, the very assumptions that underpin it are invalidated. #ClimateChange #ClimateMitigation #Climatepolicy #TemperatureNeutrality www.linkedin.com/posts/colm-d...

linkedin.comNational temperature neutrality, agricultural methane and climate policy: reinforcing inequality in the global food system | Colm Duffy📣 This morning we have a 🗞️ new paper (reply to comment) out in Environmental Research Letters: It highlights a simple but important problem with “temperature neutrality” (TN) as a national climate t...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

In a cardiac emergency, every minute matters. Early defibrillation can increase survival chances by up to 70%, but only if an AED is nearby and accessible. We’re working to get an AED installed and maintained in Lakeview, Midleton. If you can, please contribute or share: gofund.me/42a957379

gofund.meDonate to Every Second Counts: A Community AED for Lakeview, Midleton., organized by Colm DuffyHi everyone, My name is Colm Duffy, and I am writing this … Colm Duffy needs your support for Every Second Counts: A Community AED for Lakeview, Midleton.
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Great working paper by @swimsure.bsky.social We need need stronger policies and deeper emissions cuts if we are to be 1.5 aligned. ‘Consistent Paris Test assessment of the 2024 Proposal for Ireland’s 2031–2040 carbon budgets’ – report now out! www.linkedin.com/pulse/consis...

linkedin.com‘Consistent Paris Test assessment of the 2024 Proposal for Ireland’s 2031–2040 carbon budgets’ – report now out!In this report I get deep into some of the detail underpinning the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) Proposal for the 2031–3040 carbon budgets. Thanks to Environmental Justice Network Ireland (EJ...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

🗞️ ✨ New paper, led by Tara Kenny, examines the Dublin Declaration (DD). We find many authors of the DD are connected via livestock industry networks, largely from high-income countries, with notable levels of self-citation across the literature. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

link.springer.comUnpacking industry influence in academia and public policy: a case study of the Dublin Declaration of Scientists - Agriculture and Human ValuesAgriculture and Human Values - The climate emergency poses many challenges for planetary health in the 21st century. Agriculture and food systems reform, including reductions in livestock...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

This is absolutely terrifying. Execution of protesters is not acceptable. It is not law enforcement. And the repeated lies by those in power are only meant to cause confusion and delegitimise what your eyes are telling you. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comVideo contradicts Trump’s claim man killed in Minneapolis was a ‘gunman’Video evidence reviewed by Guardian shows Alex Pretti, killed by agents in Minneapolis, held a phone, not a gun
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Below is a terrifying reminder of why we must limit global warming, now. Emissions must peak this year to achieve 1.5 with no or limited overshoot. What the hell are we waiting for. ... Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown www.theguardian.com/environment/...

theguardian.comRevealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdownExclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Obviously there are climate deniers out there, and I am following a number of COP30 posts on LinkedIn. Maybe I shouldn't be, but I can't help but be surprised at the sheer volume of climate denial on there. #climatechange #climateaction

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

We agree to targets, miss them, but we need the resources to meet the targets, so you can't fine us! If the resources are there, deploy them! Accountability matters, for every member.

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Paul Price
@swimsure.bsky.social

In their Letter to the Editor published in the Irish Times @irishtimes.com, the scientists set the record straight by rebutting multiple errors in John FitzGerald's opinion piece last week: "Framing the debate as a false dichotomy...distracts from the real choices" www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Paul Price@swimsure.bsky.social

John FitzGerald's @irishtimes.com article today grossly misrepresents scientists, science & economics –No, scientists do not say "eliminate all cattle from our fields" [our?] –Sci critiqued CCAC "climate neutrality" test –CCAC's key scenarios also show deep methane cuts – 🇮🇪 dairy is NOT "efficient"

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Our response to Prof FitzGerald calls for scientific rigour, ambition, transparency and a good-faith public debate on the real choices facing Irish society.

Hannah Daly@hannahdaly.ie

Our letter in response to John FitzGerald's article last week, which made several incorrect claims about our research, including that it calls for Ireland to "end all livestock production". www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

As a PhD student at University of Galway, Catherine Connolly lent her support to our Fossil Free campaign. In 2019, she gave me a reference that I am still grateful for On Oct 24th, I’ll be voting for the candidate who shows empathy, kindness, and a people-focused sense of justice. #IrishPolitics

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

When we need strong leadership the most. This is so weak.

Hannah Daly@hannahdaly.ie

The full quote as reported: “I don’t think we can mitigate for climate change,” he said. “This might be controversial, because I believe in addressing climate change....

Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

On the 17 September, a JOC (CEE) heard testimony on Temperature Neutrality (TN). We made a submission otlining the risks of adopting TN and calling for the release of the Land Use Review 2 report. This submission: 📄 doi.org/10.5281/zeno... Background paper: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

doi.orgSubmission to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy: Pitfalls of Adopting Temperature Neutrality as a Climate TargetThis record contains the formal submission from Dr Colm Duffy and Dr David Styles (University of Galway) to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy, dated 11 September 2025. ...
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Words do indeed matter. It's just a shame that Rowling only seems to recognise the injury other people's words do to her, without ever sparing a thought for the damage she has done to the rights, dignity and safety of many others. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...

theguardian.com‘She is ignorant of how ignorant she is’: JK Rowling responds to Emma Watson riftThe author has rebuffed conciliatory remarks made by the Harry Potter actor, saying Watson has ‘enthusiastically participated’ in the ‘trashing of women’s rights’
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Giving Hamas a prize? I can assure you, this is not about prizes, and they certainly do not hand out prizes for the starvation of women and children. If you would rather see people starve than recognise their right to self determination, then you are broken. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

theguardian.comIsraeli politicians react bitterly to international recognitions of Palestinian stateExperts say move by nations including UK and Australia won’t change government policy and could strengthen its grip on power
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Are you living with AI Creep? It is an important part of my workflow, its a notepad, a tutor, and a sounding board, for me at least. It is reshaping everything from the classroom to our mental health in suprising, and sometimes terrifying ways. Here is my take. medium.com/@colmduffy/g...

medium.comGod in a BoxI’ve been thinking about AI for some time now, and I’ve been experimenting with it in my daily workflow. It is undoubtedly powerful. It has…
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

Pretty rough viewing at times. I am staggered by the levels of hypocrisy and self-delusion. I don't know how you reason with it when the conclusions reached are so unreasonable. 'Our Genocide': How do Israelis feel about the war in Gaza? – video www.theguardian.com/world/video/...

theguardian.com'Our Genocide': How do Israelis feel about the war in Gaza? – videoReporter Matthew Cassel speaks to Israelis in Tel Aviv, to see what they think of the war, famine and genocide happening next door, and the growing international condemnation against it
Colm Duffy
@colmduff.bsky.social

I share concerns around tools that, misused, reduce engagement and broader understanding that you get from reading around topics. But, perhaps there is a way to maximise the benefits and minimise the trade-offs. There are some different takes in this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/2bYR...

open.spotify.comA.I. School Is in Session: Two Takes on the Future of Education
Des Fitzgerald@desfitzgerald.bsky.social

I spoke to the Irish Times for this very good and rounded piece on the real-world effects of C***GPT in the humanities classroom: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...

irishtimes.com‘It’s a monster’: How generative AI is forcing university professors to rethink learningAs students turn to ChatGPT, educators warn that critical thinking, academic integrity and the future of the humanities are at stake