Podcasts

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg is a weekly environmental podcast presented by Cara Augustenborg exploring all sides of climate change and examining the fundamental shifts we need to make to futureproof the planet. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

Latest episodes

What happens to your clothes when you're done with them?

2 years ago - 51 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

The truth about the impact of peat extraction

2 years ago - 52 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

The Weekly Planet: Has COP26 had an impact yet?

2 years ago - 16 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

What do the carbon budgets mean for us all?

2 years ago - 51 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

The Weekly Planet: Can mushrooms communicate with one another?

2 years ago - 14 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

Are we in the midst of an insect apocalypse?

2 years ago - 52 mins

Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg

Is nuclear power part of our sustainable future?

On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg speaks to experts about whether nuclear should be part of our sustainable energy future. Sarah Cullen, energy engineer and co-founder of the 18for0 initiative, and Sadhbh O’Neill, Assistant Professor at DCU School of Law and Government and a candidate in the current TCD Seanad bye-election debate the merits of nuclear power. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Author and documentary maker Manchan Magan shares some of his environmental thoughts for 'My Green Life'. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.