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

What do the carbon budgets mean for us all?

On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg wants to know how the carbon budgets are going to affect us. Chair of the Oireachtas Climate Committee Brian Leddin, Friends of The Earth's Oisin Coghlan and UCC's Hannah Daly all give their thoughts on the newly approved carbon budgets. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. Scientist Liz Bonnin talks about her journey from scientist, to TV, to climate advocacy, as she talks about her 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'.