This Op Ed by Dr. Muhammad Ali, Prof. Brian Caulfield, and Dr. Julie Clarke from the the department of civil, structural and environmental engineering at Trinity College Dublin, highlights Ireland's vulnerability to extreme weather events, as evidenced by Storm Éowyn.
Over 100,000 homes and businesses were left without power, water, or internet, exposing the fragility of Ireland's infrastructure. The authors stress the need for a coordinated approach to adaptation across sectors, particularly in water and electricity infrastructure. They advocate for investments in adaptive infrastructure, robust backup power systems, and microgrids to ensure resilience. The piece calls for significant government investment, clear strategies, and metrics to achieve climate resilience by 2050, emphasising the importance of protecting vulnerable populations and ensuring just adaptation measures.
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Original Article: Irish Times
Op Ed by: Dr Muhammad Ali (Assistant Professor, Civil Structural & Environmental Engineering) , Prof Brian Caulfield (Professor In Transportation, Civil Structural & Environmental Engineering) and Dr Julie Clarke (Assistant Professor, Civil Structural & Environmental Engineering)