In Five Degrees of Change some of the most influential voices on Energy and Environment will propose three big policy changes, and also outline two small personal changes they have made to contribute to a greener world. In episode three, host Daniel Murray is joined by lecturer and climate expert John Sweeney.

Professor Sweeney has lectured at Maynooth University since the 1970's and is an expert on climate science and weather patterns. In his 30 year career he has produced over 100 scientific papers on climate change and has become one of Ireland's most prominent voices on the subject.

In Five Degrees of Change some of the most influential voices on Energy and Environment will propose three big policy changes, and also outline two small personal changes they have made to contribute to a greener world. In episode two, host Daniel Murray is joined by climate scientist Cara Augustenborg. Cara is one of the most recognisable and critical voices on Ireland's environmental and climate performance and was appointed to the Council of State by President Michael D. Higgins earlier this year.

In 5 Degrees of Change some of the most influential voices on Energy and Environment will propose 3 big policy changes based on their area of expertise, and also outline two small personal changes they have made to contribute to a greener environment. In episode one, host Daniel Murray is joined by economist John FitzGerald. John has been an influential voice in Irish public life over a long and storied career that includes three decades spent with the Economic and Social Research Institute as well as a stint in the Department of Finance. John now chairs the Climate Change Advisory Council which directly advises the government on climate issues. He has always been seen as an exceptional communicator, being independently minded and of a creative persuasion, all attributes which are on clear display as he shares his five degrees of change.

Five Degrees of Change is the new energy and environment podcast series from the Business Post. Host Daniel Murray will explore how we can all make the necessary changes to reduce our impact on the environment at this critical time. He'll be asking some of the most influential experts in politics, business and academia to propose three big environmental policy changes they would make if they had the opportunity, and to let us in on two small personal changes they have made to contribute to a cleaner, greener environment.