Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 25 – Bird Boxes
This week on Ours to Protect we are looking at the function of Bird Boxes and supporting bird populations in winter months. For more in this series listen in to Radio Kerry every Tuesday at 10.45am
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 24 – Protecting Water Quality in Kerry
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what we need to do to protect our water quality. The latest report by the Environmental Protection Agency found that nitrogen levels, mainly from fertilisers and manures from farming, increased in rivers and groundwater last year. And phosphorus levels, mainly from agricultural runoff and […]
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.
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 22 – Sustainable Farming Practices
This week on Ours to Protect we looked at what farmers can do to reduce global warming. Did you know?…. Last year the agriculture sector was responsible for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland. Methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from nitrogen fertiliser and manure management are the main culprits. The […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 22 – Sustainable Farming Practices
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at what farmers can do to reduce global warming. Last year the agriculture sector was responsible for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland. Methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from nitrogen fertiliser and manure management are the main culprits. Sari Houlihan has been finding out what […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 21 – Sustainable Brewing in Kenmare
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a local brewing company that has made sustainability a priority from the start. Did you know?… The Tom Crean Brewery in Kenmare was the first brewery in Ireland to put solar PV panels on their roof; they use an electric cargo quad bike to […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 21 – Sustainable Brewing in Kenmare
This week on Ours to Protect we’re taking a look at a local brewing company that has made sustainability a priority from the start. The Tom Crean Brewery in Kenmare was the first brewery in Ireland to put solar PV panels on their roof; they use an electric cargo quad bike to do deliveries and […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 20 – The benefits of composting for your Garden
This week on Ours to Protect we looked at the benefits of making your own compost for your garden. Did you know?…. Homemade compost reduces waste going to landfill, saves money, decreases the need for chemical fertilizers and is fantastic for you garden. Composting is the art of turning organic materials –like […]
Radio Kerry – Weekly Episode 20 – The benefits of composting for your Garden
This week on Ours to Protect we’re looking at the benefits of making your own compost for your garden. Homemade compost reduces waste going to landfill, saves money, decreases the need for chemical fertilizers and is fantastic for you garden. Sari Houlihan reports:
Radio Kerry – Weekly Tips 19 – Ocean Conservation
Did you know?…. Legendary oceanographer, Dr. Sylvia Earle is quoted as saying No Water, No Life. No Blue, No Green. With more than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with oceans, this statement universally relevant. This huge surface area is home to an extraordinary number of plants, animals and eco-systems. The sea has long […]
