The Lie of the Land

The Lie of the Land by John Gibbons is a powerful critique of the decisions and attitudes that have left Ireland highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The book blends urgent warnings about environmental crises with a careful analysis of policy failures, societal complacency, and the need for dramatic change. Gibbons highlights the consequences of short-term thinking and calls for ambitious actions to protect Ireland’s future, while also detailing the broader global context and the interconnected risks humanity faces.