Eco Eye

Environment and Health, End of Life of Vehicles, Skellig Islands (6x4)

Date de diffusion: Jan 23, 2008

Item 1 (Big Picture strand) -- "Environment and Health" In this item, we examine crucial environmental factors, which are detrimental to human health. Ever-present hazards such as polluted drinking water, dangerous chemicals, radiation, noise, spatial land use planning, climate change and waste management affect those who are most vulnerable in our society, particularly children. What can be done? Item 2 (Community lifestyle strand) -- "End of Life of Vehicles" What happens when a banger reaches the end of the road? In this item, we examine how end of life vehicles are recycled and reborn. Item 3 (Heritage protection and Natural Environment strand) -- "Skellig Islands" Duncan explores the visually stunning and archaeologically important Skellig Islands and uncovers how best to protect these national treasures.