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Ecolution
Ecolution is the podcast for kids who want to make a difference in the fight against Climate Change. Evie Kenny, a 14 year old Climate activist, takes a trip into the cloudy waters of our changing planet.
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Created by: RTÉjr
Started: November 8th, 2019
Status: Active, 95 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Ep 37 – Climate Ambassadors
0:23:54 | July 21st, 2021
In a time of scary heat and massive flooding, Ecolution talks with some of the young An Taisce Climate Ambassadors who are working so hard to make a better future. For us all. Aiyana Helder, Sam Spillane and Grace Curry talk about how they began and why it’s important to start climate action, at whatever level you can, wherever you are.
Ep 36 – Something in the air
0:28:35 | July 2nd, 2021
Today we meet Karen and Lou, who cycle to school through Dublin. Professor Paul McNally of the National Children’s Research Centre discusses air quality and what it can do to our lungs. And journalist Bob Flavin talks about the future for the motor car. Plus a lot of other families who want better air and safer ways for us to actively travel.
Ep 35 – Can we go Wild?
0:29:51 | June 23rd, 2021
Today’s Ecolution asks can rewilding help in slowing the climate crisis? We’re joined by Dr Una Fitzpatrick of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. Pádraic Fogarty discusses the big plans contained in Shaping New Mountains. Plus Ray O’Foghlu talks rewilding, land and wild woods.
Ep 34 – Farming and Biodiversity Pt 2
0:31:34 | June 16th, 2021
In the second part we head to Laois to spend time with John McHugh, Farming for Nature Ambassador and Organic Farmer. We meet Brigid Barry who runs FFN. And we talk with Mary Kate and Michael, two kids who live on a dairy farm. Plus Dr Shane and the Brain Trust.
Ep 33 – Farming and Biodiversity Pt 1 – Space for nature
0:31:58 | June 2nd, 2021
In the first of two parts, we talk farming and biodiversity with Liam Lysaght, visit St Patrick’s School in Galway to see their award winning container garden, and head West to hear how Brendan Dunford and the Burren Programme are helping farmers change for nature in Co. Clare. Plus Dr Shane and you.
Ep 32 – Water we doing?
0:21:09 | May 26th, 2021
In a collaboration with five An Taisce Green Schools, we ask what does water mean to us?
Ep 31 – Bee Different
0:29:56 | May 19th, 2021
For World Bee Day 2021 and National Biodiversity Week, Ecolution takes a trip to Wicklow to see how one family is trying to help our native pollinators at the Bee Sanctuary of Ireland.
Ep 30 – Paint the Future
0:29:13 | May 12th, 2021
This week, we plunge into the world of art and environment. Katie Holten discusses her Tree Alphabet at Visual in Carlow, and why words matter. Catherine Marshall talks about how art helps us see. Little Button Diaries have tips on green craft, and kids around Ireland talk creativity and possibility.
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Created by: RTÉjr
Started:
November 8th, 2019
Status: Active, 95 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
This is so good! We love to get out into the forest and enjoy some quiet time, but alas I think we might just be bringing the noise with us ha