Michael Clifford: Stormy weather of climate change must be faced by us all

Do our politicians have what it takes to steer us through all the sacrifices that we need to make to stave off a climate disaster? Mick Clifford thinks the onus will fall largely on voters to force politicians into action

As things stand, we have an ambitious target in this country that may now fall short of what is required to combat climate change. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

We’ve been having plenty of weather this summer. Whether it’s been good or bad depends on your perspective. 

For instance, that dry spell for about 10 days at the end of last month was glorious as far as I’m concerned. I was down in south Kerry and when the sun shines on the Iveragh peninsula there is no better place to be (Fact!). The days were warm and long and the sea never as inviting.