WLR – Weekly Episode 47 – Solar Energy at Home
Solar energy is emerging as the fastest growing renewable power in Ireland. Today we are looking at the domestic market. We hear from two companies installing solar panels and from a customer who recently got panels installed.
WLR – Weekly Episode 46 – The Quickening
The Quickening is a film and sound project that explores food, farming and climate crises. This week we hear from Clodagh and James Foley of Coolydoody farm in West Waterford which was one of the locations used in the making of the artwork.
WLR – Weekly Episode 45 – World Earth Day
Monday 22nd April is World Earth Day. This year, the global theme is Planet vs Plastic. It’s a rallying call for everyone, students, businesses, governments, and you to stand together against plastic pollution.
WLR – Weekly Episode 44 – National Spring Clean
Our reporter Clodagh Walsh spoke to Ella Ryan about the national clean up.
WLR – Weekly Episode 43 – Too Good to Go
Over the course of this series we’ve discussed food waste many times. The government’s ambitious goal is to cut food waste by 50% by 2030. The global food- saving app Too Good To Go is making a significant impact in Ireland, helping to distribute food that would otherwise have gone to waste. Our reporter Clodagh […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 38 – Climate Conscious Wedding Days
In this episode, we take a look at the environmental impact of weddings and ways you can put some climate consciousness into your big day out. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm.
BEAT – Weekly Episode 37 – The Power of One
In this week’s episode, we have a look at the theory behind ‘The Power of One’ which says each person has the potential to change the future. Orla finds out how one person can influence change for the good of the environment. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm
WLR – Weekly Episode 37 – Irish Honey Bee’s
Ireland’s native honey bee forms the bedrock of our country’s rich heritage in beekeeping culture and is also an important component of our natural pollinators. In this weeks Ours To Protect Clodagh Walsh hears all about these fascinating creatures from East Waterford beekeepers. For more in this series listen in to WLR every Wednesday at […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 35 – Sustainable Flower Gifting
Roses are red and violets are blue – but is there a greener alternative than gifting roses this Valentine’s Day? The festive Valentine’s flower is not in season for Ireland in February and we take a look at more sustainable flower gifts. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm. […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 27 – The Salvage Yard
Listen back to this episode as Orla visits a salvage yard on the outskirts of Kilkenny city to see how they are playing their part in environmental action. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm
