Climate change is one of the most alarming problems facing our planet right now. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, as is clear from the daily headlines, and unfortunately, they are only predicted to get worse. According to Met Éireann, over the last 120 years, Ireland’s surface air temperatures have increased by over 0.9 C, with “a rise in temperature being observed in all seasons.” Thenation’s annual precipitation was six per cent higher from 1989 to 2012 compared to the 30 years between 1961 and 1990. Higher ocean temperatures and sea levels are being observed in our coastal areas.
