Ours to Protect is a new show hosted by Traic Ó Braonáin on Nova Nights with Greg Gaughran every Thursday night after 8pm.
Every week we will explore the reality of climate change and look toward a greener and more sustainable future. You will hear from experts, we’ll do some myth busting and there will be tips to help you tackle climate impact of energy, travel, food waste and much more.
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Led by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, Ours to Protect is is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.
This unique radio partnership between stations recognises the need for and importance of programmes that explore the reality of climate change for Irish audiences. Local Independent radio stations are a trusted news source in Ireland and know that audiences rely on them to provide transparent, factual and honest reporting. The IBI believe that these programmes will help improve the climate literacy of our audience, create awareness around climate change issues and encourage and enable active engagement in climate action at a local level.
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Funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee, Ours To Protect is the largest-ever radio project funded under the Sound & Vision scheme. It represents a great belief in the trusted power of local radio to give accurate and factual information. It follows from previous projects such as the Irish Music Month IBI Hot Press initiative.
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1. The Emergence of Refill Shops
This week on Radio Nova Ours To Protect, we will explore the emergence of Refill Shops around the country.
Check out that episode for yourselves below.
Find out more information on the importance of Refill Shops here.
2. How To Improve Energy Efficiency In The Home
In this week’s episode on Radio Nova Ours To Protect, we look at ways that you can improve your own energy efficiency in the home and save some money in the process.
It’s a lot easier than you might think.
Find out more below.
You can find out more useful tip bits on how to manage energy in the home here.
3. The Importance Of Locally Grown Flowers v Imported Bouquets
Here on Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, we looked at beautiful flowers, and more specifically the importance of locally grown flowers, versus imported bouquets.
Find out how you can cut down on your carbon footprint when purchasing flowers and more below.
Find out useful hints like the carbon footprint of locally purchased bouquets and locally grown flowers and some handy websites to go with it here.
4. The Importance Of Bees For Bio-Diversity
On this week’s Ours To Protect here at Radio Nova, we look at the importance of bees for bio-diversity.
You can find out all about what bees produce, along with what you can do to prevent the future decline of the population.
See more below.
You can find out more useful tip bits here.
5. Various Cleaning Products Around The House
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ On Radio Nova, Traic once again spoke to Eibhlin Fitzpatrick to discuss the various eco friendly cleaning products used around the house, why are they important? and What is available?
Find out this and more below.
You can also find out more info on the importance of switching to eco-friendly cleaning products here.
6. The Value Of Solar Panels
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ On Radio Nova, Traic once again caught up with Tony Palmer to find out more about the value of solar panels and what is the use of having them on your roof.
Find out more below.
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7. The Importance Of Sustainable Gardening
This week on Radio Nova’s Ours To Protect, Traic spoke to Anna Browne on the importance of sustainable gardening.
Find out more below.
More information can be found here.
8. Growing Fruit & Veg In Your Own Polytunnel
This week on Radio Nova’s Ours To Protect, Traic spoke to Padraig Ó Máirtín about the importance of growing fruit and vegetables in your very own polytunnel.
Find out how you can grow your own and more below.
You can find out more info on this here.
9. How To Cut Down On Use Of Harmful Pesticides & Herbicides In The Garden
On this week’s episode on Radio Nova’s ‘Ours To Protect’, Traic had a chat with school teacher James Lowry about his experiences of working as part of the Climate Ambassador Programme.
Set up in 2017, the programme was launched to support the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, to help people who are looking to take action on climate change. People of all ages can apply.
This programme can help subjects such as Agriculture, Biodiversity, Sustainable Business, Food Waste, Climate Justice, Rewilding, Turning Climate Anxiety to Climate Action and others.
Check out the episode for more below.
Find out even more info here.
10. The Benefits Of Using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, Traic had a chat with Thomas Flynn, a supplier of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil about the advantages of using such a product.
Today, HVO is also the second largest renewable diesel alternative globally. It is also blended in fossil diesel and sold as mixtures at fuelling stations.
Find out more below.
You can check out more information on this here.
11. Ecological Art
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, we are finding out all about ecological art, a contemporary form of environmental art, which is created by artists concerned with local global environmental situations.
This week, Traic delved into the eco art gallery along the karst landscape region of South Roscommon, finding out about a concept which seeks to preserve, remediate and/or vitalize the life forms, resources and ecology of Earth.
Have a listen to this week’s episode below.
You can check out more information on ecological art here.
12. Organic Products
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, Traic spoke with Ollie Green from Betterplants.ie, a big supplier of organic products, to find out how you can use your own garden to grow your own fruit an vegetables.
Over the last few years, we have become aware of the use of organic products in our garden, amid the dangers regarding the use chemical spray.
Listen to this chat below.
Check out more information on this topic here.
13. Benefits Of Retrofitting Your Home
On this week’s episode of ‘Ours To Protect’ on Radio Nova, Traic had a chat with Ciaran Byrne of the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland), on the why you should consider retrofitting your home.
As part of a two part feature, Traic spoke to Ciaran about the role of the SEAI, along with how you would begin retrofitting your home.
Check that out below.
You can find out more information on that here.
14. Benefits Of Retrofitting Your Home – Part 2
On the second of our two part chat with Ciaran Byrne of the SEAI, Traic asked him about the grants that are available, and how you should planning the process of retrofitting.
Ciaran also spoke to Traic about what financial aid is provided by the SEAI.
Check it out below.
Find out more information here.
