Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

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45 episodes
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Date created
2021/01/20
Average duration
37 min.
Release period
5 days

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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 make to futureproof the planet. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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What happens to your clothes when you're done with them?
2022/04/29
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg, US Journalist, Simon Adler, tells Cara about his Green Life, following a rhino hunter has he hunted and killed a black rhino. We’ve heard that fashion contributes a whopping 10% of the global emissions causing climate change from manufacturing, but we find out what happens to those clothes when we’re done with them, speaking with Mark of Oxfam Ireland, and Ali Moore of Love Not Landfill. And Craig Bennett has your latest environmental stories. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The truth about the impact of peat extraction
2022/04/22
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 joined by Green councillor David Healy and ecologist Catherine Farrell. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. And transatlantic rower Karen Weekes talks about her journey, and her green life. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The Weekly Planet: Has COP26 had an impact yet?
2022/04/22
The UK Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett came with all the global environmental stories from the past week, including Burger King moves on vegan food, the impact of COP26 and whether there has been a breakthrough on biodiversity.
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What do the carbon budgets mean for us all?
2022/04/15
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 Oireachtas Climate Committee Brian Leddin, Friends of The Earth's Oisin Coghlan and UCC's Hannah Daly all give their thoughts on the newly approved carbon budgets. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Scientist Liz Bonnin talks about her journey from scientist, to TV, to climate advocacy, as she talks about her Green Life. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The Weekly Planet: Can mushrooms communicate with one another?
2022/04/15
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?
2022/04/08
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg is wondering whether an insect apocalypse is upon us! President Mary Robinson talks about her passion for climate action, and why she has chosen that direction for her efforts in later life. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news, as well as his reaction to the latest IPCC Report. Journalist Anja Murphy and author Oliver Milman speak to Cara about the fate of our insects, in Ireland and further afield. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The Weekly Planet: Will the latest IPCC report bring change?
2022/04/08
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
2022/04/01
On The Weekly Planet this week, Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett takes Cara through some of the interesting environmental stories from the last week, including news about CO2, unidentified bat species, and giant goldfish having an impact on Canadian waters.
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Does Ireland need to improve its water quality?
2022/04/01
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about the quality of Ireland's water. Karl Richards of Teagasc and An Taisce's Elaine McGoff talk about the issues around water quality, and what is being done to solve them. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Horticultural farmer Darragh McCullough talks about his Green Life. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The future of gas in the climate debate
2022/03/18
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 Mark Mellett talks about the environmental impact of the war in Ukraine. Tara Connolly of Global Witness and UCC's Paul Deane talk what role gas may have in our low carbon transition. The former head of Wind Energy Ireland David Connolly also tells us about his Green Life. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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The Weekly Planet: Is lead linked to increased violence in society?
2022/03/18
The Wildlife Trust's Craig Bennett has all the latest environmental news, including research that suggests lead in petrol increases violent tendencies in people, and frozen peat lands potentially taking climate change past its tipping point.
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Is Ireland fully embracing the circular economy?
2022/03/11
On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about the future of Ireland's circular economy. Minister of State at the Department of the Environment Ossian Smyth talks about the future of Ireland's circular economy. Ibec's Neil Walker explains how businesses can adapt to a changing, more sustainably-minded economy. Amundi's Graham Fox on sustainable investing. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Chairman of the Communications Clinic Terry Prone talks about her environmental journey, as well as her past influence on Government policy for 'My Green Life'. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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5 out of 5
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kpcetal 2021/02/07
Really worth listening to!!
What a great series! Happily surprised at how good an interviewer Dr A is: well prepared and ready to ask hard questions, expert enough to probe the a...
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