Classic Hits – August Part 1 – Energy Conservation
In this episode we’re looking at energy conservation. We’ll be chatting with Ciaran Byrne from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland about BER ratings, and looking at ways to cut down on energy usage in the home. For more on energy conservation check out www.classichits.ie.
Clare FM – September Episode 1 – Carbon Eddy Covariance Towers
Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. In 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine funded the National Agricultural Soil Carbon Observatory (NASCO). An infrastructure of 28 Eddy Covariance Flux Towers has being […]
Clare FM – August Part 2 – Return to Nature Church Project
Biodiversity is fundamental to societal wellbeing and economic development, and its decline – both globally and in Ireland – poses serious threats to people. In Ireland, almost a third of our EU-protected species and 85% of EU-protected habitats are in what has been described as ‘unfavourable status’. Over half of native Irish plant species have […]
Clare FM – August Part 1 – Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles play a central role in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, in decarbonisation of our transport sector, and in eliminating emissions from our private car fleet. The Irish government has targets of reaching 180,000 Electric Vehicles (EVs) on our roads by the end of this year and 936,000 by 2030. This is part of Ireland’s […]
WLR – July Episode – Floating Voices
Imagine a barge moored on the River Suir in Waterford city centre. A barge where artists and scientists come together with local communities to work together to tackle climate issues. In this month’s programme, we hear from Edel Tobin, the woman behind the Floating Voice project. She tells us how the idea of building this […]
South East Radio – August Episode – Fast Fashion
In this episode we’ll be discussing Fast Fashion and sustainable retail choices and speaking to Andrea from Nella – the South East’s first ever rental dress boutique. We’ll also hear from Faye Anna Rochford from sustainable fashion brand Féri. For more on climate change – listen in to South East Radio next August 30th and […]
South East Radio – July Episode – Sustainable Travel
In this episode we’ll be discussing Sustainable Travel and Future Climate Leaders and speaking to head of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland Aoife O Grady. We’ll also hear from young Entrepreneur and founder of ‘Milking It’ Alice Murphy. For more on climate change – listen in to South East Radio next July 26th and check out […]
Ocean FM – August Episode – Sustainability in the Classroom
In this episode we are following students around the North West back to school to see how topics around environment, climate and sustainability are taught in our classrooms. We will get a flavour of An Taisce’s Green Schools programme from Carbury School students in Sligo and Travel Officer, Dolores McWeeney. We hear how three secondary […]
Ocean FM – July Episode – A Day on the Water
In this episode we’ll be splashing around the Summer filled waters of the North West with fishermen, paddlers and swimmers of all kinds. Ecologist Dara Timpson will be scooping up creepy crawlies of all kinds that can tell us how clean our water is. We’ll be discussing how we can all use our water connection […]
Midlands 103 – August Episode Part 2 – The circular economy
On this week’s Ours To Protect, Zoe Ryan looks at the Circular Economy. Festival goers at Electric Picnic will be able to play their part in moving towards more sustainable living. “Post & Party” is a Vision Ireland Retail campaign in partnership with An Post, where festival-goers can buy preloved clothes at a Vision Ireland […]
