It’s been bitterly cold over the last few days and to keep our homes warm, most of us have had the heating running for longer and fires and stoves lit earlier than usual.

This means more money spent and more greenhouse gas emissions. This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and keep your costs down.

For more in this series listen in to Radio Kerry every Tuesday at 10.45am