The evidence is clear. Climate change is happening. We need to pick up the pace and take further action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions before it’s too late. In January this year, the EPA launched Ireland's Climate Change Assessment report (ICCA). The report provides a comprehensive assessment of our understanding of climate change in Irelan…

In this episode of 180 Degrees we zoom in on the growing number of ‘Sustainable Energy Community' groups across the country, who are working towards reducing their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and making their communities more sustainable. 180 Degrees Season 5 host Sinead Ryan is joined in the studio with Ruth Buggie of SEAI, Ger O'Hall…

In recent years, we are seeing more community groups coming together to take climate action in their local areas. Tackling everything from recycling and biodiversity, to renewable energy projects, ambitious and important climate work is happening locally, and forming the backbone of what it means to be part of an Irish community. In this episode of…

In this mini-episode, we enter the realm of Smart Grids and Smart Networks: a technological landscape where the smart grid, an advanced electricity network, facilitates seamless communication between electricity generators and users. Picture this: wind turbines engaging in a sophisticated dialogue with everyday appliances, turning your home into a …

We've heard of ‘smart products’ for our homes and the concept of the ‘Internet of Things’ - where our home appliances and apps can communicate to find the right product or play the ideal music in our living rooms – but are we soon going to have the same options for our home energy use? Enter the realm of Smart Grids and Smart Networks: a technologi…

In this mini-episode, Fergus Sharkey of SEAI and Tina Dowling, CEO at 'The Watershed' sport and leisure centre in Kilkenny, answer questions on how SEAI is supporting businesses to decarbonise and save on energy costs and what choices Tina made to start the The Watershed's energy journey.By 180 Degrees

In this episode we discuss how SEAI is supporting businesses to decarbonise and save on energy costs with Fergus Sharkey of SEAI and Tina Dowling, CEO at the Watershed, home of sport and Leisure in Kilkenny. The Watershed, who provide a host of indoor and outdoor sporting facilities and swimming, were finalists in the SME category at the SEAI Energ…

Data centres are adding more demand onto Ireland’s electrical grid, but can our grid keep up with the scale of the demand, or do we need to add more capacity? In this mini-episode we discuss how increased demand on our data centres impacts Ireland's climate targets. Can we reach our 2030 goals while increasing capacity, and what does that mean for …

Saving to the ‘cloud’ frees up storage on our devices, but despite the name, our data doesn’t disappear into the sky, it’s stored in a data centre. Data centres are adding more demand onto Ireland’s electrical grid, but can our grid keep up with the scale of the demand, or do we need to add more capacity? In this episode we discuss how increased de…

District Heating currently delivers 9% of Europe's total heating demands. So how does it work and how can it be developed in Ireland? In this mini-episode we answer your questions on District Heating.By 180 Degrees

One of the oldest methods of heating buildings, District Heating has played a key role in making cities like Denmark and Copenhagen some of the most sustainable in the world, while also lowering costs for customers. District heating currently delivers 9% of Europe's total heating demands. So how does it work and how can it be developed in Ireland? …

Renewable energy projects are key to helping Ireland reach net-zero. In this episode, we explore how we can make the most of our natural resources, like wind, sea and sun to create our own energy in Ireland. Discover how we can reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels and learn about the government's investments in this critical transition.…

Renewable energy projects are key to helping Ireland reach net-zero. In this episode, we explore how we can make the most of our natural resources, like wind, sea and sun to create our own energy in Ireland. Discover how we can reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels and learn about the government's investments in this critical transition. J…

Transport in Ireland - a conversation for the ages! In this mini-episode, join Sinead Ryan and Fergus Sharkey of SEAI who together delve deep into the data surrounding our transportation habits and explore the solutions that will propel us toward a more sustainable, public and zero-carbon transportation system.…

Transport in Ireland - a conversation for the ages! It’s not just about our cars anymore; it’s about reimagining how we utilise trams, trains, buses and even bicycles on our country’s roads. We simply cannot afford to be as car dependent anymore. To reshape our transportation landscape, reduce emissions and tackle traffic problems, we need reliable…

The latest Energy in Ireland report shows that, our CO2 emissions are going up, again! SEAI's Director of Research and Policy Insights Margie McCarthy and Dr. Lee Carroll, Programme Manager for SEAI's Energy Statistics team, chat about Ireland’s energy and carbon emissions trends with Sinead Ryan. You can learn more about Energy in Ireland by visit…

The annual Energy in Ireland report profiles trends in the supply and demand of energy and energy related CO2 emissions in 2022 and 2023. Around 45% of Ireland’s energy use is for direct personal consumption, primarily in our homes and in our cars. So, it is absolutely essential that we all become more energy efficient to reduce our greenhouse gas …

Sinead Ryan and Fergus Sharkey of SEAI answer your Electric Vehicle (EV) questions in this third mini-episode of 180 Degrees. This mini-episode covers: 🚗 SEAI's grant options for buying an EV 🚗 The different types of EVs 🚗 Ireland's second-hand EV market and more! To listen back to the full episode on EVs, visit www.seai.ie/podcast or download from…

For something so silent, Electric Vehicles sure are making a lot of noise on the car market. EVs, are heralded as the successor to fossil-fuel based internal combustion engine cars (ICEs) with one in five new passenger vehicles sold in Ireland last year being electric. In this episode, we dig deep and get down to the real truths about EVs– how affo…

Sinead Ryan and Brian McIntyre answer your top questions on all things Heat Pumps, in under 5 minutes! This 180 Degrees Podcast mini-episode covers the need-to-know on how to check if your home is 'Heat Pump Ready', the space required for a Heat Pump to be installed, the different types of Heat Pumps available and more. To listen back to the full e…

Sinead Ryan and Brian McIntyre return for episode two of our latest Podcast season, talking all things Heat Pumps – why they’re a good renewable heat source, how they work, the grants you can receive to purchase one and more. Later in the episode, Sinead is joined by homeowner Pamela Potterton who talks about her own experience of having a heat pum…

Join Journalist Sinead Ryan for practical advice on reducing your energy bills, saving money and adopting a more energy-efficient lifestyle in Season 5 of the 180 Degrees Podcast. Sinead will chat to expert guests to address some of the key questions around Ireland’s energy revolution, what renewable technologies are coming into our homes to help i…

Sinead Ryan continues our latest podcast season with this 5-minute mini-episode dedicated to answering your top questions on how to reduce your energy use at home. ‘Your Questions Answered’ follows on from the full-length first episode of ‘Cut Money Stress and Home-Assess!’, where Sinead chats to Brian McIntyre from SEAI about ways to cut back on e…

Sinead Ryan kicks off our latest Podcast season, chatting with Brian McIntyre from SEAI about ways to reduce your energy use in your home, saving you both money and carbon emissions. They cover the basics, such as where to start, understanding your energy use, getting your home assessed and sharing the no-cost, low-cost solutions in addition to big…

Dr. Diarmuid Torney is an associate professor in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University. His research focuses on climate change politics, policy, and governance. He is co-director of the DCU Centre for Climate and Society and programme chair of DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society. In this episode, he speaks wi…

Dr Erlijn van Genuchten is an author, educator and science communicator working in the field of sustainable living, who's mission is to make scientific research on nature and sustainability available to the broad public, to help people take action for the climate. She is part of the UN ECE Task Force on Digitalization in Energy, and part of the adv…

Prof. Dr. Claire Dupont is a research professor at Ghent University, in Belgium, specialising in research on policy, politics and governance of the transformation to sustainability and climate neutrality in Europe. In this episode of 180 Degrees, Professor Dupont speaks with Jim Scheer on the need for communicating the palpable ideas of a just Clim…

Dr. Val Cummins, Operations and Projects Director at Simply Blue Energy Ireland and recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Energy Award at the SEAI Energy Awards 2022, speaks with Fergus Sharkey of the SEAI on her academic background and career, her work in floating offshore wind infrastructure and researching periwinkles!…

Luané is the head reverend at the NG Gemeente Murraysburg. This week she will share with us what it is like being a woman in ministry. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George

This week we interviewed Clinton Shafer who used to work as a fireman and is currently studying Psychology. He shared his testimony with us. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George

This week on 180 Degrees the girls will be talking to Zekky Dyantjie. She is a freelance make-up artist who will tell us her story. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George

This week the 180 Girls will be chatting to the leader of a local NGO, Tusimame Wanawake, an organization that focuses on promoting and protecting the rights and interested of South Africa's minority migrant population. This group is a group for migrants by migrants. Tolulola, the leader is here to chat to the girls about their plans, visions and h…

This week, the girls on 180 Degrees will be chatting to Sandy Cipriano, the owner of Cupcakes of Hope. Cupcakes of Hope is an NGO that raises money for children suffering by from cancer and raises money for treatment for the children. They changed the lives of countless children and have brought hope to many families. On the 1st of October they wil…

Dr. Lorna Gold, Environmental Activist and Author talks to host Jim Scheer about mobilising faith communities and how we can build a worldwide movement to scale up our climate action.By 180 Degrees

I am Delia Preston, I am married to Brian Preston for 23 years and together we have 4 adult children and 2 grandchildren. We Pastor a church in the Brooklyn / Rugby area. The Ministry called Light Ministries International will be 3 years old in December 2022. We also have a formal and bridal dress boutique, where we sell and hire dresses and access…

Professor John Sweeney, Emeritus Professor of Geography at the NUI Maynooth joins host Jim Scheer to discuss the stark reality of the latest climate science, Ireland’s energy and climate targets, and the chances of meeting them by 2030.By 180 Degrees

Musab Official is an artist rapper song writer |actor preacher and business man, resident permanent in China Guangzhou for more than 7 years. Musab is an artist in full multitude gift can also speak 5 languages, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese. Musab is a business owner/CEO. Since 2007 Musab started recording rap music in studio and television…

Podcast host Jim Scheer is joined by Rachel Dempsey, founder of Full Circle Change to discuss her experience and knowledge supporting people to turn eco-anxiety to eco-resilience. They discuss the roots of the climate crisis, the youth movement, climate anxiety and indigenous wisdom on climate.By 180 Degrees

This week on 180 Degrees, the girls will be chatting to a trailblazing woman, Simryn Andhee. Simran is the leader of the Quantitative Investment Analysis Team at ICP. She uses a vast skill set to her best possible ability to help her company find investors. As a graduate in actuarial sciences she is a great inspiration to young girls everywhere to …

Eamon Ryan TD, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications takes us back to his early years to share where he first discovered his connection to the natural world, and how that passion has led him to where he is today.By 180 Degrees

This week the 180 Degrees girls will be talking to Viola Manuel, the MOT's Country Director. This ending off the MOT takeover with a bang, the girls will be discussing the vision MOT has for the remainder of the year and how they plan to carry on helping the youth, by being an inspiration and providing a platform to help young people in need of gui…

Davie Phillip, Community Resilience Manager, talks to us about practical ways of engaging with climate action and about Ireland’s first ecovillage in Cloughjordan.By 180 Degrees

This week on 180 Degrees, the girls will be talking to Ency Litsoane, a MOT chairperson and brand ambassador and entrepreneur about her life experience and the work of MOT. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George

Sharon Finegan, Director Office of Environmental Sustainability at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a conversation with host Jim Scheer in front of a live audience about her career and work for the EPA and the Department of the Taoiseach in communicating the importance of climate across Irish society.…

Liz Bonnin, Science, Wildlife and Natural History Broadcaster chats to host Jim Scheer about her career in the environmental space and climate anxiety.By 180 Degrees

This week on 180 Degrees the girls will be chatting to Lauren Cassell as she shares her testimony about how the Lord helped her overcome a difficult childhood because of circumstances beyond her control. She is telling her story in hopes to help anyone else out there in a similar position. 180 Degrees…

On this episode of 180 Degrees, the girls will be talking to Liam Preston. He is a 20 year old worship leader at Light Ministries International. He also has a passion for praising and worshiping Jesus through musical expression. He is here to talk to us about what it means to hold such a heavy mantel at such an early age. 180 Degrees…

This week on 180 Degrees the girls will be speaking to Pastor Brian Preston of Light Ministry based in Brooklyn. He has been in the ministry for 20 years, studied at Team Impact, have an Honors Degree and is also a certified marriage officer commissioner of oats passionate about Jesus Christ. He also ministers in Brooklyn Open Air services to prost…

This week on 180 will be speaking to Amaryne Buys, a young referent in the Dutch Reformed Church. She will be talking to the girls about her experience as a woman in ministry, a youth in ministry and what it entails to be in a position of leadership in the church. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George

Tonight Estwynn Malgas will share his testimony with us. 180 DegreesBy Zoë George