Kilkenny writer's new book aims to inspire climate action

A new book that claims to be “the first book to present a game plan for Ireland in the climate crisis,” has just been published by Kilkenny man and environmental journalist, John Gibbons.

The Lie of the Land is a bracing critique of the bad decisions that have put Ireland into such a vulnerable position, and a devastating dissection of the wishful thinking and outright dishonesty that have propped up the status quo in Irish agribusiness.

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It also offers an inspiring vision of how – through a revolution in farming, development of renewable energy (including our vast offshore wind resource), and a dramatic acceleration of moves to decarbonise transport and housing – we can prepare for the new realities of the climate crisis.

John grew up on a farm in Kilkenny and his father was the leader of a farming organisation.
He is recognised as Ireland’s pre-eminent communicator and advocate on climate, speaking on the topic for more than a decade.
He is a passionate writer and speaker dedicated to finding solutions for the climate crisis.

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The Lie of the Land is a book about Ireland and the climate crisis, digging deep into the sometimes surprising story of how we got to where we are, and making a detailed case for how dramatic action to limit greenhouse emissions can also make Ireland a happier, healthier and more secure place to live.

This is John’s first book and it’s on sale now, published by Penguin Sandycove.