BEAT – Weekly Episode 21 – The Climate Stage is Yours
Listen back to this week’s episode as we visit “The Climate Stage is Yours” – a festival of five minute climate-themed plays were the result of a number of workshops carried out with primary school students from four city based schools in Waterford city. The theme was climate change and the role that theatre and […]
BEAT – Weekly Tips 20 – Climate Anxiety
In the latest episode of Ours To Protect, we take a look at the rise in anxiety and stress surrounding climate change and the climate crisis in younger people. Orla hears from people in the South East what they worry about, chats to psychotherapist Caroline Hickman on why this is happening, and highlights how you […]
BEAT – Weekly Episode 20 – Climate Anxiety
Listen back to this week’s episode as BEAT talks to Caroline Hickman, a psychotherapist and lecturer at the University of Bath in the UK – her research area is the impact of climate change on children and young people in particular. For more in this series listen in to BEAT every Wednesday at 8.25pm
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 […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 20 – Go Green for Halloween
Halloween can be a fun and spooky holiday, but it can also generate a lot of waste. To make Halloween more eco-friendly, here are some recycling ideas and tips: Eco-Friendly Decorations: Instead of buying disposable decorations, opt for reusable or biodegradable options. For example, use real pumpkins and gourds, which can be composted after […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 19 – The Tangled Tuna
Reducing plastic pollution in the ocean is a critical environmental concern. Here are some tips to help minimise your contribution to this problem: Reduce Single-Use Plastics: Say no to plastic straws, disposable cutlery, and plastic bags. Instead, use reusable alternatives made of stainless steel, glass, or cloth. Use Reusable Water Bottles and Containers: […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 19 – The Tangled Tuna
Listen back to this week’s episode as Clodagh Walsh finds out about The Tangled Tuna – the story of ghost fishing and how it impacts our oceans. The story started out as a bed time story for author Richard Shore’s young daughter Poppy. Richard spoke to reporter Clodagh Walsh about his love for the environment and […]
WLR – Weekly Tips 18 – EPA Food Waste
Did you know? In Ireland we waste about 800,000 tonnes of food each year, according to current best estimates. Growing, processing and transporting food uses a huge amount of resources, such as land, water, energy and fertiliser. If food is wasted, these resources are wasted too. For information and tips to help you reduce household […]
WLR – Weekly Episode 18 – EPA Food Waste
Listen back to this week’s episode as Clodagh Walsh Speaks to the Environmental Protection Agency about the amount of food waste in Ireland each year. For more in this series listen in to WLR every Wednesday at 11.30am.
WLR – Weekly Tips 17 – Waterford Food Bank
Reducing food waste is not only environmentally responsible but also economical. Here are some tips on how to avoid wasting food: Plan Your Meals: Create a weekly meal plan before grocery shopping to buy only what you need. Take stock of what you already have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer to […]
