Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

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Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg episodes

  • What happens to your clothes when you're done with them?
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg, US Journalist, Simon Adler, tells Cara about his Green Life, following a rhino hunter has he hunted and killed a black rhino.
    We’ve heard that fashion contributes a whopping 10% of the global emissions causing climate change from manufacturing, but we find out what happens to those clothes when we’re done with them, speaking with Mark of Oxfam Ireland, and Ali Moore of Love Not Landfill.
    And Craig Bennett has your latest environmental stories.
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    52 min
  • The truth about the impact of peat extraction
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg turns the sod, as she finds out the true impact of peat extraction.  She's joined by Green councillor David Healy and ecologist Catherine Farrell.
    Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news.
    And transatlantic rower Karen Weekes talks about her journey, and her green life.
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    52 min
  • What do the carbon budgets mean for us all?
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg wants to know how the carbon budgets are going to affect us.
    Chair of the Oireachtas Climate Committee Brian Leddin, Friends of The Earth's Oisin Coghlan and UCC's Hannah Daly all give their thoughts on the newly approved carbon budgets.
    Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news.
    Scientist Liz Bonnin talks about her journey from scientist, to TV, to climate advocacy, as she talks about her Green Life.
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    52 min
  • Are we in the midst of an insect apocalypse?
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg is wondering whether an insect apocalypse is upon us!
    President Mary Robinson talks about her passion for climate action, and why she has chosen that direction for her efforts in later life.
    Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news, as well as his reaction to the latest IPCC Report.
    Journalist Anja Murphy and author Oliver Milman speak to Cara about the fate of our insects, in Ireland and further afield.
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    52 min
  • Does Ireland need to improve its water quality?
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about the quality of Ireland's water.
    Karl Richards of Teagasc and An Taisce's Elaine McGoff talk about the issues around water quality, and what is being done to solve them.
    Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news.
    Horticultural farmer Darragh McCullough talks about his Green Life.
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    53 min
  • The future of gas in the climate debate
    On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about what the future of gas might look like.
    VIce Admiral Mark Mellett talks about the environmental impact of the war in Ukraine.
    Tara Connolly of Global Witness and UCC's Paul Deane talk what role gas may have in our low carbon transition.
    The former head of Wind Energy Ireland David Connolly also tells us about his Green Life.
    Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news.
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    57 min

About Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

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Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg is a weekly environmental podcast presented by Cara Augustenborg exploring all sides of climate change and examining the fundamental shifts we need to make to futureproof the planet.