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New Zealand Eco Night at McGrory's Hotel, Culdaff, DonegalWater Whisperers - Film Filmed in spectacular locations around New Zealand it focuses on a special group of New Zealanders who are out to prove that a shift in consciousness can heal the environment. "This film is about t

July 23, 2011 from 7pm to 10pm

A chance to come to a fascinating night about the future with two events for less than the price of one!Exploring the vital part that water plays in all our lives and how it needs to be an essential cornerstone in our thinking about the future. Water Whisperers - FilmFilmed in spectacular locations around New Zealand it focuses on a special group of New Zealanders who are out to prove that a shift in consciousness can heal the environment. "This film is about the reconnection of ourselves with…See More

Jul 22, 2011

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Where is the Rest of the Universe?

As you may or may not know 96% of the Universe is "missing". Please kindly check your cupboards to see if you are unwittingly hiding some of it. Thank you!OK so scientists can't explain why the Universe is expanding at an accelerating rate rather than slowing down as you would expect, so they have come up with the idea of dark matter and dark energy to explain it.There's no proof of either, but it's a nice idea and helps justify spending billions on Hadron Colliders that might blow us all up,…See More

Dec 20, 2009

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Copenhagen - Success or Failure?

Having been in Copenhagen for some of the COP15 process over the last two weeks and watching like everyone else the - will they, won't they - charade played out by the world's leaders one is forced to ask the question - did the Conference end in abject failure or was it in fact a success?It is hard to see the Conference as being any kind of success, but then that depends on how we define success and what eyes we use to look at the gathering with.Yes, of course we all hoped that the world's…See More

Dec 19, 2009

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Conor Scullion commented on Tony Kearney's blog post Are We Missing the Point Here?

"I think you are dead right on this Tony. It seems like if the potentially new agreements on our emissions are implemented within the usual framework of political posturing etc, then people may miss a real opportunity to rethink the way they treat…"

Dec 14, 2009

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Are We Missing the Point Here?

OK so next week COP15 kicks off in Copenhagen and although Barack Obama is now attending the signs are that no binding agreements are going to be reached about lowering emissions. I hope I am wrong but the signs aren't looking great at the moment. So will it be another bout of rhetoric, protectionism, silo mentalities, reality denials and posturing?Well maybe, because I am going for some of it so look out for me there! :)See:…See More

Dec 1, 2009

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Tony Kearney posted an event

Who Owns The Future? at BioCentrum.Se, Cinema

December 11, 2009 at 10am to December 12, 2009 at 10pm

Hi FolksI hope I have managed to attach a poster for this event to coincide with the COP15 event in Copenhagen given my very limited computer skills!Anyway it should be a blast so spread the word.There is a rumour that Obama might come but then given the fact that I started that rumour myself make of that what you will!We will be showing the film Earth Whisperers - see www.earthwhisperers.co.nz and I will be talking about my book Who owns the Future? see;…See More

Nov 20, 2009

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Tony Kearney commented on Sarah Irwin's blog post INSPIRING SHORT FILM

"Hi Sarah Really enjoyed the film and the positive note within it. Well done and best of luck for the trip to Copenhagen. I am going there for a few days myself so maybe see you there! :) I'm there from 10th - 14th Dec. only and will be doing…"

Nov 20, 2009

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UK Plays Ostrich

In the last few weeks the UK Government has announced that it has given the green light for 10 more nuclear stations to be built to help cover energy supply over the next 30 to 50 years and help lower its CO2 emissions. Or so they say.Well done team, you have once again shown impeccable leadership where denial of the realities is concerned.Firstly, the building nuclear power stations doesn't lower CO2 emissions because if one looks at the the amount of CO2 emissions incurred in building the…See More

Nov 20, 2009

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Fast Food Ain't that Fast!

Feeling peckish? Don't fancy cooking something yourself, but rather prefer to pop out and get some fast food?Well if so, best not go to the local fast food joint because the food they provide there just isn't that fast in all honesty.Oh sure they may cook it up for your right there and then or maybe it's even already there for you pre-prepared for you and all you have to do is drive in, place your order, pick it up and pay for it and off you go.Well what can be faster than that you might…See More

Nov 10, 2009

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Tony Kearney commented on Tony Kearney's blog post How Much Does Water Cost?

"Good points to bear in mind that you make Michael. At that rate of going all water will pretty soon be holy water regardless of whether or not it has been blessed or what faith a person is! For some it already most certainly is. I feel another blog…"

Nov 10, 2009

Michael Donnelly commented on Tony Kearney's blog post How Much Does Water Cost?

"Interesting points Tony and I totally agree. We are happily less prepared to pay for bottled water - seeing as it is the biggest con in history, and yet we have a problem with the Government asking us to pay for the treatment and delivery of…"

Nov 9, 2009

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How Much Does Water Cost?

One of the things that gives a false impression about the true costs of things is that often the price of natural resources is not included in the bottom line. As an example, the use of water in producing a beef burger. Water is regarded as a free resource, which is just as well because it takes over 1000 litres of water to produce one beef burger by the time it has gone through the food chain. Imagine if you had to pay £1 for every litre of water within the food chain according to how much…See More

Nov 9, 2009

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How Much Does Water Cost?

Nov 8, 2009

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Vito Piotrowicz commented on Tony Kearney's blog post Beyond Teflon!

"Space exploration is not about teflon."

Aug 23, 2009

Tony Kearney might attend Zand Craig's event

Open Space on pathways towards (re)balancing our sustainability equation at Corrymeela

October 9, 2009 at 2pm to October 11, 2009 at 1pm

The aim of the conference is to bring together a dynamic range of engaged individuals from across the society's sectors to explore our individual and collaborative strategies as we seek a sustainable future.We want to help build major new connections between the community relations sector and the environmental sustainability movement in Northern Ireland (and beyond).We invite you to join us there!The theme for this Open Space was created through the collaborative efforts of over 20 people on…See More

Aug 11, 2009

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Tony Kearney is attending Zand Craig's event

Awareness: 'Hope and Prospects' - A Lecture by Noam Chomsky at Whitla Hall

October 30, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

The Amnesty International Annual Lecture returns with one of the world's sharpest commentators on international affairs and the struggle for human rights and dignity.Professor Noam Chomsky surveys the threats and prospects of our early 21st century (the growing gap between North and South; American exceptionalism - even under Obama; the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and their aftermaths; the financial bailouts; the raids by unmanned US drones on Pakistani citizens; the Israeli assault on Gaza; the…See More

Aug 11, 2009

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What are the main areas of Sustainability you are interested in: All areas from climate change to global warming to gender relations to conflict resoultion to the legal, moral and philosophical aspects of the human condition.
You name it, if it helps improve things for the future I'm into it! :)

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs): I was born in New Zealand where I grew up and studied at University. Having qualified as a lawyer I then embarked on travels around the world before settling in London where I practised as a lawyer for nearly 25 years, specialising in construction, employment and human rights law.

In my spare time I travelled widely taking workshops, seminars and giving lectures on many diverse subjects from matters of personal, planetary and global change, to children’s education, to gender relations and many other related topics. In 2008 I published my first book called: Who Owns the Future? Further details available at www.whoownsthefuture.com

In 2006 I moved to Ireland where I now live and further my work in the above areas whilst also working as an eclectic mix of writer, consultant, trainer, facilitator, farmer and mediator. You can find out more about my mediator / trainer / facilitator / consultant work at: www.tsolutions.eu.

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?: Mediator / Writer / Consultant / Trainer

What is your personal or organizational website?: www.tsolutions.eu

What skills training would you be interested in: Conflict Mediation, Sustainable Economics

Tony Kearney's Blog

Where is the Rest of the Universe?

As you may or may not know 96% of the Universe is "missing". Please kindly check your cupboards to see if you are unwittingly hiding some of it. Thank you!

OK so scientists can't explain why the Universe is expanding at an accelerating rate rather than slowing down as you would expect, so they have come up with the idea of dark matter and dark energy to explain it.

There's no proof of either, but it's a nice idea and helps justify spending billions on Hadron Colliders that might… Continue

Posted on December 20, 2009 at 8:20

Copenhagen - Success or Failure?

Having been in Copenhagen for some of the COP15 process over the last two weeks and watching like everyone else the - will they, won't they - charade played out by the world's leaders one is forced to ask the question - did the Conference end in abject failure or was it in fact a success?

It is hard to see the Conference as being any kind of success, but then that depends on how we define success and what eyes we use to look at the gathering with.

Yes, of course we all… Continue

Posted on December 19, 2009 at 7:39

Are We Missing the Point Here?

OK so next week COP15 kicks off in Copenhagen and although Barack Obama is now attending the signs are that no binding agreements are going to be reached about lowering emissions. I hope I am wrong but the signs aren't looking great at the moment. So will it be another bout of rhetoric, protectionism, silo mentalities, reality denials and posturing?

Well maybe, because I am going for some of it so look out for me there! :)

See:… Continue

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 9:17 — 1 Comment

UK Plays Ostrich

In the last few weeks the UK Government has announced that it has given the green light for 10 more nuclear stations to be built to help cover energy supply over the next 30 to 50 years and help lower its CO2 emissions. Or so they say.

Well done team, you have once again shown impeccable leadership where denial of the realities is concerned.

Firstly, the building nuclear power stations doesn't lower CO2 emissions because if one looks at the the amount of CO2 emissions… Continue

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 9:02

Fast Food Ain't that Fast!

Feeling peckish? Don't fancy cooking something yourself, but rather prefer to pop out and get some fast food?

Well if so, best not go to the local fast food joint because the food they provide there just isn't that fast in all honesty.

Oh sure they may cook it up for your right there and then or maybe it's even already there for you pre-prepared for you and all you have to do is drive in, place your order, pick it up and pay for it and off you go.

Well what can be… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 7:55