BEAT – Weekly Tips 24 – A climate activist
In this week’s episode Orla chats to Wexford woman Ceara Carney who is using her social media platform and podcast to spread the word on sustainability and climate action. Her podcast “Book of Leaves” is described as chats with eco-friendly people who are living climate-conscious lives and doing their bit for the planet. conscious What […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 23 – Youth Climate Activism
This week on Ours to Protect we took a look at what the young people of Kerry are doing to help the environment. We visited Meán Scoil an Leith-Triúigh and spoke to some students about their climate protection projects. Did you know?….. Two of the teams from the school were awarded earlier in the […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 23 – Taking a look at what the young people of Kerry are doing to help the environment
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what the young people of Kerry are doing to help the environment. Sorcha went to Meán Scoil an Leith-Triúigh and spoke to some students about their climate protection projects.
BEAT – Weekly Tips 23 – Christmas Jumpers
Did you know? 1 in 4 Christmas jumpers are only ever worn once 75% of them are made from plastic fibres like acrylic or polyesters Acrylic fibres are made from petroleum-based chemicals, acrylic and polyester fabric contains toxins that can impact skin and the environment These fibres will never really breakdown in landfill Christmas Jumper […]
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 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
WLR – Weekly Tips 21 – Slí Waterford
Did you know? Using the arts to promote a climate change message is a creative and powerful way to raise awareness and inspire action. Art has the ability to connect with people on an emotional and personal level, making complex issues like climate change more accessible and relatable. Here are some ways in which the […]
Classic Hits – Weekly Tips 18 – The Problem of Climate Anxiety
What is climate anxiety? Climate anxiety, or eco-anxiety, is distress related to worries about the effects of climate change. It is not a mental illness. Rather, it is anxiety rooted in uncertainty about the future and alerting us to the dangers of a changing climate. How best to deal with it 1) Take […]
Midwest Radio – Weekly Tips 17 – Water for everyone
This week Midwest Radio took a trip to the Killaturley group water site just outside of Swinford Did you know… The group water scheme in Killaturley was set up over 50 years ago, when a famer stumbled upon the source. They now supply water to most of the town of Swinford. Local group water schemes […]
