Caitriona McBride

Manchester

Writer at Freelance

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Fast Furniture: Why We Need Mindful Shopping For Our Homes As Well As Our Wardrobes

1 week ago | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

We’ve all been there: nipped into the supermarket to get a few bits for dinner, come out with a cushion, a candle and a possibly photo frame to match. Or, seen a seasonal display in a shop window while out buying lunch and decided that yes, what we really need in our life is a St Patrick Day themed mug.
AI Is Supercharging The Cloud And The Planet Is Paying

3 weeks ago | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

We treat the cloud like it’s weightless, a place where emails, photos, playlists, and now even our AI-generated essays float neatly in the digital ether. But there’s nothing light about it. Every time you ask ChatGPT for a dinner recipe, stream a show on Netflix, or prompt Midjourney to design your dream kitchen, you’re tapping into a global network of energy-guzzling data centres – buildings that demand massive amounts of electricity and water to keep running.
8 Simple Ways To Save Money And The Planet

Sep 3, 2024 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

Picture the scene, you’re at home on a typical Tuesday evening, juggling everyone’s requests for dinner, helping with homework, and trying to have a conversation with your other half about the continuously rising cost of living. When your partner mentions that all the ‘green household items’ are shoving up the totals on your shopping receipts, you wonder if protecting the planet, your family, and your budget can ever go hand-in-hand?
Smart Tech, Smarter Planet: How AI Could Win The Climate Change War

Aug 22, 2024 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

As climate change continues to be a pressing issue around the globe – scientists declared 2023 as the warmest year on Earth in almost two centuries – the urgency for action is clearer than ever. In this landscape, innovative solutions are slowly emerging to mitigate its impact and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an invaluable tool. New technologies are enabling researchers to analyse climate data, predict trends, and devise strategies to combat global warming.
How To Have A Sustainable Summer In The UAE

Jun 10, 2024 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

Summer and sustainability may not seem like compatible concepts, especially in the UAE, where cranking up the air-con is necessary when the thermometer starts soaring. Children are driven indoors with less time to play outside, and the inevitable questions arise of how entertain your children when you hear, ‘I’m boooooored!’ for the 17th time since 7am.
An ode to toast, an unsung gem of Irish culture

Mar 11, 2024 | image.ie | Caitriona McBride

Skip to content Image / Agenda / Image Writes One of my favourite memories is from when I used to stay with my nana, Róise, as a little girl and she would make toast by piercing a slice of white batch bread with a long fork and holding it to the open fire to scorch it on one side, leaving the other side soft. She’d spread on Dairygold and some thick cut marmalade. Bless her, it was never spread very evenly but it was...
The harsh reality of being a restaurateur in Ireland

Mar 5, 2024 | image.ie | Caitriona McBride

Being a restaurateur is without doubt, a vocation. Since late last year, there seems to be a never-ending slew of restaurant closure announcements which has been alarming and heart-breaking. According to the Restaurant Association of Ireland, over 320 restaurants, cafés and other food-led hospitality businesses closed nationwide since September of last year when the VAT rate increased from 9% to 13.5%. Over 40 restaurants have closed in Dublin alone in recent months.
How To Travel Better As A Positive Impact Tourist

Mar 3, 2024 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

The heady aromas of sizzling stir fries at Chang Phuak market in Chiang Mai, the feel of the soft, white sand between your toes on the private island of Île aux Cerfs in Mauritius and the buzz and noise of nightlife in Madrid – the travel memories we collect along the way can’t be replaced by any app.
How Modern 21st Century Life Is Now Making Us Sick

Nov 27, 2023 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

As society progresses and we make huge advances in medicine, nutrition and technology, it’s easy to believe every generation lives a healthier life than the one before. After all, we have all the tools to do so – more money, knowledge and access to everything we need to improve our bodies, minds and lives than before.
Ecocide: The Environmental Impact Of War

Nov 9, 2023 | theethicalist.com | Caitriona McBride

At least seven major wars and 32 conflicts are raging across our world right now, from the Myanmar civil war to the recent escalations of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, all of which have left more than 200,000 people dead in this year alone. But there’s another toll: ecocide, which is leaving its battle-scarred and long-lasting mark on our environment.