Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re talking farming, forests and the fascinating relationship between dogs and humans.
Alice Doyle, Deputy President of the Irish Farmers’ Association, joins me to discuss the impact of the recent heatwave on Ireland’s farmers, from the pressure on crops and livestock to the challenges increasingly unpredictable weather creates for the sector.
Tracy McCabe of Grown Forest tells us about their work to restore Ireland’s forests and why creating diverse, resilient woodland is so important for biodiversity and our changing climate.
And can your dog really tell how you’re feeling? We take a look at the science behind whether dogs can detect human emotions and what might be going on when they seem to know exactly how we feel.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back wherever you get your podcasts.
Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, we’re talking fashion waste, sustainable shopping and looking to the skies.
Pat Kane of Reuzi joins me to discuss new EU rules aimed at tackling waste in the fashion industry and what they could mean for how our clothes are made, sold and disposed of.
Ciara Coleman of Vision Ireland explains how choosing pre-loved can be good for your pocket as well as the planet, and shares the charity’s efforts to encourage more of us to shop sustainably.
And with a solar eclipse on the way, Herman Le Roux of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies explains what we can expect to see and, importantly, how to enjoy it safely.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back wherever you get your podcasts.
Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

This week on Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke on Midlands 103, we're talking community energy, water resources and staying safe this summer.
John McNally, Climate Action Coordinator with Offaly County Council, joins me to explain a new Solar Panel Meitheal being established in Tullamore. He tells us how the initiative will work and shares details of an information evening taking place on Wednesday, 22 July, at 7.30 pm in the Tullamore Court Hotel for anyone interested in getting involved.
David MacRedmond of TheJournal.ie discusses the growing debate around water use and data centres, exploring what increasing demand means for Ireland's water supply and future infrastructure.
With barbecue season in full swing, Pat Hunt, incoming President of the Fire Safety Engineers Institute, shares practical advice on barbecue fire safety, the most common mistakes people make, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Tune in every Monday at 7 pm on Midlands 103, or listen back wherever you get your podcasts. Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

This week on Let’s Go Green with Aisling O’Rourke on Midlands 103, I’m bringing you a special programme from the Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference, where some of the country’s leading voices came together to discuss the future of climate action in Ireland.
I speak with Dr Karen Bacon of the University of Galway, Emma Donoghue, Manager of the Mary Robinson Centre, environmental campaigner Duncan Stewart, Alice Doyle, Deputy President of the Irish Farmers' Association and the organisation's first female Deputy President, and Molly Garvey of Neighbourhood and Community Gardens Ireland. Together, we explore the key themes emerging from the conference and the growing importance of collective action in tackling climate and nature challenges.
I’m also joined by Gary Jones of Picker Pals, who explains how the programme is inspiring primary school children to care for their local environment by encouraging them to get outdoors, pick litter, and develop positive environmental habits from an early age.
Finally, Luísa Vasconcelos de Souza of Swappie helps us tackle one of the most overlooked sources of waste in our homes, the drawer full of old mobile phones, cables and unused tech. If you've been meaning to do something with those forgotten devices, Louisa explains how you can recycle them responsibly and, in many cases, even earn some money from your unwanted technology.
Tune in every Monday at 7 pm on Midlands 103, or listen back wherever you get your podcasts. Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.