What is the first thing you think of when you read the term ‘ecosystem collapse'? I think for many people it conjures images of science fiction films like Blade Runner or Disney’s Wall-E, or books like Cormack McCarthy’s The Road. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €130€80 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2026 06:20 UTC