Episode 127

This week on Let’s Go Green on Midlands 103, we’re looking at the practical choices and frontline efforts shaping Ireland’s environmental future. Sadhbh O' Neill joins me to discuss the nuts and bolts of choosing to go car free. From daily logistics to the wider environmental benefits, we explore what the shift really involves and how it can work in an Irish context. Chief Fire Officer Aidan Dempsey of Wicklow Fire Services Wicklow County Council shares details of a recent wildfire readiness exercise. As climate change increases the risk of extreme weather events, we look at how emergency services are preparing for the challenges ahead. Eva Mockler, Catchment Scientist with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland, explains the agency’s new nitrogen level reporting system. We discuss how this tool can help track water quality and support more sustainable land and agricultural management. Tune in every Monday night at 7pm on Midlands 103 or catch the podcast anytime on your preferred platform. Let’s Go Green is proudly sponsored by EirGrid Group, supporting informed conversations on sustainability, community resilience and climate action in Ireland.