The coalition against carbon changes goes beyond the pale

On the issue of climate change, the Extinction Rebellion exposes much of the Irish left, usually first up on the barricades, as a vanguard for counter-revolution.

Sinn Féin, Solidarity and People Before Profit, are an unlikely coalition. Their shared interest is a determination not to be left standing in the game of musical chairs, which is electoral responsibility for any unpopular action on climate change.