Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

Niamh Connolly of the EPA joins me to talk about their new air pollution report. She explains what it tells us about the air we breathe here in Ireland, and what can be done to improve it.

Caroline O’Doherty, Climate and Science Correspondent with The Irish Times, is back to talk about the so-called Temu tax. We look at what it means for shoppers, and what it could mean for the mountain of cheap parcels arriving into the country.

Raquel Noboa of Fifty Shades Greener, talks about new EU rules on communicating sustainability in marketing. If your business makes green claims, this one is worth a listen.

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Tonight on Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke on Midlands 103

Climate justice, smarter recycling and a safer, greener Halloween are all on tonight's show.

Sinead Loughran, Climate Justice Policy Advisor at Trócaire, joins me to talk about the hardship climate change is causing for so many people around the world. We also look at a real challenge here at home: how do we convince people to move away from fossil fuels when many of them aren't yet feeling the benefits of Ireland's renewable energy?

Jo Linehan, sustainability journalist, takes us through a new set of resources from MyWaste that can help us all recycle and manage waste better, at home and at work.

Aoife McHugh of Timeless Celebrations Ireland shares her tips for decorating your home for autumn and Halloween in a way that's sustainable and fire-safe.

I'll also be talking about fire safety at this time of year. Illegal bonfires cause real environmental damage and pose serious dangers, especially to young people.

Tune in tonight at 7pm on Midlands 103, or catch it afterwards wherever you get your podcasts: Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke.

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Climate journalist and author John Gibbons gives his reaction to the climate measures in Budget 2027, and what they mean for Ireland’s climate targets.

Anna Browne talks all things frugality, with practical ways to save money and waste less at home.

Neasa Ní Chianáin, director of Forever Is Now, tells me about making a documentary on former Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan.

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This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, Professor Peter Thornene of the Climate Change Advisory Council joins me to discuss the Council’s latest report and what it tells us about Ireland’s progress on tackling climate change.

There are also changes to the supports available for making our homes more energy efficient. Stephen Farrell joins me to explain the latest updates to Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) grants, what has changed and what homeowners need to know.

And are Irish motorists finally embracing electric vehicles?

Independent motoring expert Conor Faughnan of Carzone.ie joins me to discuss the surge in demand for EVs, what is driving it and whether this could mark a significant shift in the Irish car market.

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Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

This week on Let's Go Green on Midlands 103.

Households all over the country are receiving the government's new emergency ready booklet, so what's in it, and what does it mean for you and your family. I'm joined by Offaly Fine Gael TD John Clendennen TD to talk it through.

Michael O'Hara from Techies Go Green joins me to discuss their Smarter Energy Challenge, and how small changes can make a real difference to the energy we use.

I also look back at last week's discussions on the climate and nature crisis at the UN General Assembly in New York, and what came out of them.

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What does the rejection of a proposed data centre in County Mayo tell us about the growing debate around Ireland’s energy and infrastructure needs?

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, Caroline O’Doherty, Climate and Science Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins me to discuss An Coimisiún Pleanála’s rejection of plans for a data centre in Killala and the wider questions it raises about data centres in Ireland.

With water an increasingly important resource, Michelle O’Donnell of MOD Consultancy joins me to talk about water conservation and the practical steps we can take to reduce how much we use.

We’ll also hear about the upcoming AGM of the Offaly Climate and Biodiversity Group and some of the work taking place locally on climate and nature.

And as Climate Week gets under way at the United Nations, we’ll look at what’s on the agenda and why the discussions taking place internationally matter here at home.

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Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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As thousands of people prepare to head to the National Ploughing Championships, this week on Let’s Go Green we’re asking how Irish farming can adapt to a changing climate.

Alex White, Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council, joins me to discuss the Council’s call for greater support for farmers to diversify, and why helping farming communities adapt is an important part of Ireland’s response to climate change.

I’m also joined by Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers to talk about our own patches of green. Anna shares practical advice on creating a more resilient garden that can cope with changing conditions while providing valuable support for biodiversity.

And with the National Ploughing Championships kicking off tomorrow, I’ll have some practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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What does El Niño mean for our weather, and what impact could it have here in Ireland?

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, I’m joined by Professor John Sweeney to discuss the El Niño we are currently experiencing, what is driving it and what it could mean for our climate and weather patterns.

Kate Doyle of Ecokinly joins me to talk about reusable period pads, how they work and why reusable period products could help us reduce waste from everyday essentials.

And if you’re involved with a community group, we have details of a new round of funding from Community Foundation Ireland and how it could support projects in communities across the country.

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What do passive houses, knitting and a climate carnival have in common?

They’re all part of this week’s Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103.

Tomas O’Leary of MosArt joins me to talk about passive houses, how they work and what we can learn from building homes that use significantly less energy.

Lorna McCormack of Wool in School tells me why she wants to bring knitting back into Irish classrooms, reconnecting children with wool, traditional skills and where our materials come from.

And Tom Popple joins me ahead of the upcoming Climate Carnival at Ballintubbert House and Gardens, a celebration of climate action, ideas and community.

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Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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