What happens to your clothes when you're done with them?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg, US Journalist, Simon Adler, tells Cara about his Green Life, following a rhin...
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Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg
Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg is a weekly environmental podcast presented by Cara Augustenborg exploring all sides of climate change and examining the fundamental shifts we need to ma...
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The truth about the impact of peat extraction
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg turns the sod, as she finds out the true impact of peat extraction. She's join...
The Weekly Planet: Has COP26 had an impact yet?
The UK Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett came with all the global environmental stories from the past week, including Burger King moves on vega...
What do the carbon budgets mean for us all?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg wants to know how the carbon budgets are going to affect us. Chair of the Oire...
The Weekly Planet: Can mushrooms communicate with one another?
Wildlife Trust UK's Craig Bennett joins Cara once again for a weekly rundown of the latest environmental stories from around the world.
Are we in the midst of an insect apocalypse?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg is wondering whether an insect apocalypse is upon us! President Mary Robinson...
The Weekly Planet: Will the latest IPCC report bring change?
Craig Bennett joined Cara once again to dig through the latest environmental news from at home and abroad.
The Weekly Planet: Giant goldfish and upcycling carbon dioxide
On The Weekly Planet this week, Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett takes Cara through some of the interesting environmental stories from the las...
Does Ireland need to improve its water quality?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about the quality of Ireland's water. Karl Richards of Teaga...
The future of gas in the climate debate
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about what the future of gas might look like. VIce Admiral M...
The Weekly Planet: Is lead linked to increased violence in society?
The Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett has all the latest environmental news, including research that suggests lead in petrol increases violent...
Is Ireland fully embracing the circular economy?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about the future of Ireland's circular economy. Minister of...
The Weekly Planet: Reintroducing wolves to ecosystems
Craig Bennett, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, joins Cara on Down To Earth to take her through the main environmental stories from around the wo...
Is nuclear power part of our sustainable future?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about whether nuclear should be part of our sustainable ener...
The Weekly Planet: The climate impact of the invasion of Ukraine
Craig Bennett, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, joins Cara on Down To Earth to once agaib take her through the main environmental stories from ar...
The Weekly Planet: Is nuclear fusion the answer yet?
Craig Bennett, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, joins Cara on Down To Earth to take her through the main environmental stories from around the wo...
What should you do about your climate anxiety?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about how to deal with anxiety around the environment. Paren...
Wind farms: Are they the future of Irish energy?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about whether wind farms are the future of Irish energy. Noe...
The Weekly Planet: Crows picking cigarette butts
Craig Bennett, CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, joins Cara on Down To Earth to take her through the main environmental stories from around the wo...
Ecotourism: Can we travel sustainably?
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about whether we can travel the world sustainably. Can ecoto...