The government published its climate change strategy this week and faced its usual criticism that it does little to meet targets designed to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions.

But throughout the developed world, it’s clear: governments and the people they represent simply aren’t prepared to change the way they live.

You can worry about climate change, but are you prepared to give up your car to stop it? Sarah discussed this with her panel today:

• Ray Bates, Adjunct Professor in the Meteorology and Climate Centre in University College Dublin,
• Ossian Smyth, Green Party energy spokesperson,
• Frank McDonald, Irish Times environment editor.

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