Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Citizen Science
Did you know? Recording observations of different kinds of plants, insects and animals by communities and individuals provide an essential early warning system in terms of environmental problems such as pollution or the impacts of climate change You can record any of your own observations with the National Biodiversity Data Centre. The maps that they […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Citizen Science
This week on Ours to Protect, Ocean FM looked at how valuable it is when individuals record their everyday observations of nature. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Autumn Leaves
Did you know? In the Dutch city of Eindhoven, the Council is putting out 200 “leaf baskets” around the city and is encouraging people who are tidying up fallen leaves around their street or home to deposit them to be diced, mulched and used as compost for city plants next spring Soil is a complex system […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Autumn Leaves
This week on Ocean FM we talked about seeing Autumn leaves as a resource for gardens and biodiversity. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am
Ocean FM – Weekly Tips 18 – The Power to Change
Did you Know? 83% of participants across Irish communities are motivated to take action to address climate change Being part of a community is better for our health – for example, people who are socially isolated are 45 percent more likely to get sick with a common cold Community gardens are a great option for […]
Ocean FM – Weekly Episode 18 – The Power to Change
Listen back to this week’s episode as we discuss the Power to Change project which aims to support and resource communities in the North West looking to take action on Climate Change. For more in this series listen in to Ocean FM every Thursday at 10.45am
Live 95 – Weekly Tips 22 – A focus on renewable energy
What are some of the positives of using renewable energy? Transitioning to renewable energy allows Ireland to reduce its carbon footprint to help in the global effort of reducing out carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy projects stimulates economic growth by creating jobs, attracting investments in the burgeoning green technology sector. Diversifying the energy mix […]
Live 95 – Weekly Episode 22 – A focus on renewable energy
This week focuses on the groundbreaking ideas to help Ireland achieve carbon neutrality happening locally. Live 95’s Nigel Dugdale hosted a panel of the leading industry figures driving this development at the official launch of the exhibition at the Hunt Museum, “Night’s Candles are Burnt Out.” In this episode, we hear from Marie Gleeson of […]
Live 95 – Weekly Tips 21 – A Solar Powered School
When it comes to saving our planet, one of the most inspiring cohorts of people to meet is young people. Not only is their generation one of the most aware of the impacts of climate change, but they also have the idealism to envision a greener future. One of the best places to cultivate […]
Live 95 – Weekly Episode 21 – A Solar Powered School
When it comes to saving our planet, one of the most inspiring cohorts of people to meet is young people. Not only is their generation one of the most aware of the impacts of climate change, but they also have the idealism to envision a greener future. One of the best places to cultivate this […]