This show features a full & frank interview with Duncan Stewart, Irish environmentalist, broadcaster and architect, who has devoted his life studying and informing us about climate change.
(00.20) - Duncan recalls his early interest in environment & climate change, heritage issues and Georgian Dublin, his time lecturing in DIT Bolton St. School of Architecture and how he became a zero energy pioneer.
(11.00) - We ask what hope there is for this generation to slow the damage. Climate stressed refugees are just one result of rising temperatures and fewer resources.
(16.35) - Duncan reacts to religious objections to the existence of climate change. He sees politicians taking advantage of people who would rather ignore the inconvenient truth. He also tells us how farmers can tackle greenhouse gas emissions by diversifying crops.
(29.45) - What sustainable energy solutions are out there?
(38.35) - Will Ireland meet 2020 reduction in emissions renewable energy targets?
November 2016
43rd in the interview Chart