Eco Eye

Sustainable Communities, Peatlands , Eco Tourism: South East (9x6)

Date de diffusion: Fév 08, 2011

Sustainable Communities It's a sign of our times that young people can often have a greater environmental conscience than that of older generations. In this episode we witness some of the contributions made from young locals in Dublin who contributed to a fascinating inner city garden project which has transformed a waste area from an eyesore to a community garden. Duncan also visits a group of young people in a green school in Drumcondra who have welcomed environmental academia into their day-to-day studies. Peatlands In this item, we explore Ireland's most unique and endangered habitat, our peatlands. We look at the effect of continued peat harvesting and Duncan discusses the shocking results of a new research study on the carbon emissions coming from our cut bogs. Eco Tourism: South East Tania visits the south east of Ireland in this episode to explore what is on offer for those looking for environmentally conscientious holidays in Counties Waterford and Wexford. We take a boat trip down the famous River Blackwater, legendary for its angling and sightseeing potential, and we sample the delights and attractions of 'Food Tourism' with the founder of the Good Food Ireland project.