Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 5 – Agriculture
Listen back to Tipp FMs episode as they discuss how Agriculture in the country has an important role to play in the quality of our water. Farmers in Ireland have expressed their concerns about the possible changes to the county’s nitrates derogation. And a lowering of the stocking limit would mean farmers would need to reduce […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 4 – Tipperary Designers combating Fast Fashion
The conversation around the environment, climate change, and global warming is one that extends itself to our clothing choices. Fast-fashion garments are often made from synthetic materials like polyester and nylon derived from fossil fuels, which are not biodegradable and can release harmful chemicals into the environment when manufactured, leading to a massive increase in textile […]
Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 3 – The Importance of Nature Reserves
On this week’s Ours to Protect we look at the importance of nature reserves and why we need to allocate more space for such reserves in Ireland. Reporter Alison Hyland travelled out to Lough Derryvilla outside Thurles to visit the reserve there which is a shining example of how land once industrialised, can be repurposed […]
