Ours To Protect - Radio Nova
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.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
The Benefits Of Using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
On this week's episode of 'Ours To Protect' on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil supplier Thomas Flynn 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 intriguing facts about this and more.
Enjoy!
Friday Aug 11, 2023
The Climate Ambassador Programme
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
On this week's episode of Radio Nova's 'Ours To Protect', Traic had a chat with school teacher James Lowry about his experiences about working with the programme.
Set up in 2017, this programme was set up to support the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
The programme supports people of all ages who are keen to take action on climate change, tackling topics such as Agriculture, Bio-diversity, Climate Justice, Sustainable Business, Food Waste and more.
Enjoy!
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Growing Fruit & Veg In Your Own Polytunnel
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
On this latest episode of Ours To Protect here on Radio Nova, we had a chat with Padraig Ó Máirtín spoke about growing fruit and vegetables in your own polytunnel, which is growing in popularity.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
The Importance Of Sustainable Gardening
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
This latest episode of Ours to Protect on Radio Nova, saw Traic had a chat with Anna Browne on all things sustainable gardening, in a very intriguing insight on the subject.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
The Value Of Solar Panels
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
On this latest episode from Ours to Protect on Radio Nova, Tony Palmer once again chatted to Traic, this time about solar panels, and the benefits of having them on your roof.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Various Cleaning Products Around The House
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
This latest episode of Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, Eibhlin Fitzpatrick chatted to us about various eco friendly products that can be used in the house.
Find out why they are important? Where can we access them?
Enjoy!
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
The Importance Of Bees For Bio-Diversity
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
On this latest episode of Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, Traic had a chat with bee keeper Noel Kelly, who provided an insight into the importance of the bee population, and how to prevent its future decline.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
The Importance Of Locally Grown Flowers v Imported Bouquets
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
This week on Radio Nova's Ours To Protect, we spoke to flower farmer Anna Browne about imported flowers versus locally grown ones, and how we can continue to give our nearest and dearest flowers with a clear green conscience.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
How To Improve Energy Efficiency In The Home
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
On this latest episode of Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, Traic spoke to Tony Palmer on energy efficiency in the home.
Palmer himself transformed a 1970s bungalow into an A1 BER rated home for energy efficiency.
Enjoy!
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
The Emergence Of Refill Shops
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In this episode of of Ours To Protect on Radio Nova, we dropped into the Refill Mill in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, where we spoke to Eibhlin Fitzpatrick about the importance of refill shops.
Ours To Protect
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.