https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2018/01/15/cool-planet-ireland-climate-change/
JAMES GABRIEL MARTIN
Lonely Planet Writer
Located on the picturesque grounds of Powerscourt House, Cool Planet Experience was officially opened on 10 January in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Richard Branson. The centre is the brain child of entrepreneur Norman Crowley, who envisioned it as a place that would educate visitors in an engaging and dynamic way. Connecting science, engineering, gaming and drama, the centre is the first of ten that are planned to open around the world over the next three years, with plans already in place for centres in Dubai and Sydney.
The experience takes approximately an hour and a half to go through fully, with one of the highlights being an interactive game called Can You Save Your City?, which sees visitors being transported to the year 2050, racing to tackle issues such as transport, waste and energy. Workshops aimed at inspiring younger generations will also be hosted at the centre, as well as the Cool Planet Champion program, which is designed to train people from all walks of life on how to put together compelling presentations on climate change and encourage them to take action with local representatives and communities.
Cool Planet Experience will be open to visitors from February onwards. More information is available on the official website.
