Let's Go Green with Aisling O'Rourke

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.
Tune in live every week at 7pm on Midlands 103, or search for Let's Go Green with Aisling O' Rourke on your preferred podcast app.
Let's Go Green is sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform.
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.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform.
Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform.
Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.

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.
Tune in every Monday night at 7 pm on Midlands 103 or listen back on your preferred podcast platform.
Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group.