48 episodes

Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast hosted by Traic Ó Braonáin and Greg Gaughran from Radio Nova & Nova.ie. Each week we explore the reality of climate change and look toward a greener and more sustainable future. We feature experts, we do some myth-busting and give you tips to help you tackle climate impact of energy, travel, food waste and much more.

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Ours to Protect is a new weekly podcast hosted by Traic Ó Braonáin and Greg Gaughran from Radio Nova & Nova.ie. Each week we explore the reality of climate change and look toward a greener and more sustainable future. We feature experts, we do some myth-busting and give you tips to help you tackle climate impact of energy, travel, food waste and much more.

    Hedgerows

    Hedgerows

    On this latest episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic chatted to Mark Mac Dubhghaill from Hedgerows Ireland on and how they came about, and their historical importance. 
    We also looked at how they have coloured our countryside.
     
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min
    Evhacs

    Evhacs

    On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Jeff Ahern,  CEO of a new innovative and eco-friendly product Evhacs, which allows you to charge your electric car, power your heat pump, and manage your home energy consumption.
     
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min
    Planet v Plastics

    Planet v Plastics

    On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at our our use of plastics, and how we can cut down on our use of them to prevent plastic waste, as part of World Earth Day.
    To do this, Traic spoke to Rossa Cassidy of the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, Co Dublin to find out more. 
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min
    Green Ocean Project (Part II)

    Green Ocean Project (Part II)

    On this latest episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, Traic once again spoke to David Lawlor from Watermark.ie and Ocean Coffee.ie on the oyster reseeding in Dublin Bay.
     
    In this chat, David explained to Traic about how the world of reseeding works, and how you can get involved in the project. 
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min
    Green Ocean Project

    Green Ocean Project

    In a two part episode on 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at oyster receding in Dublin Bay.
    This project is led by David and Margarete Lawlor of Watermark.ie and Greenoceancoffee.ie.
    For part one, David explained to Traic about the damage caused to these oceans and seafloors.
    Traic chatted to David at the marina in Dun Laoghaire about why is receding needed and how it protects the bay.
     
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min
    Diverse Garden

    Diverse Garden

    On this episode of 'Ours To Protect' here on Radio Nova, we looked at ways to make your garden a much more eco-friendly place.
    To do this, Traic spoke to architect Paula Sharkey to get a more holistic view on what a biodiverse garden should look like.
     
    Enjoy!

    • 5 min

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