Eco Eye

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  • 2015
  • 14 Seasons
  • 0.0  (13)

Eco Eye is an Irish television show produced by Earth Horizon Productions Ltd and Ananda Media. The show focuses on various environmental issues, exploring the latest developments in environmental science, technology, and policy-making. The show premiered in 2003 and has since aired over 200 episodes.

The show is hosted by Duncan Stewart, an environmentalist and filmmaker, and Lara Dungan, a science communicator and filmmaker. The show's production team includes a crew of researchers, journalists, and filmmakers, as well as guest contributors from the fields of science, policy, and activism.

Each episode of Eco Eye is dedicated to a specific topic, ranging from climate change and renewable energy to biodiversity and waste management. The show's format includes field reports, interviews, and panel discussions featuring experts and stakeholders from various disciplines.

One of the strengths of Eco Eye is its ability to present complex environmental issues in an accessible and engaging way. The show uses a mix of visuals, graphics, and data to illustrate the impact of environmental issues on human and natural systems. It also highlights solutions and innovations that are being developed in response to environmental challenges.

For example, in an episode titled "Renewable Energy for Ireland", the show explores the potential for a transition to a low-carbon economy in Ireland. The episode examines the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and biomass, as well as the policy and regulatory frameworks that could support their adoption.

In another episode titled "Biodiversity and Farming", the show examines the relationship between agriculture and biodiversity conservation. The episode showcases examples of innovative farming practices that promote biodiversity, such as agroforestry and conservation farming. It also explores the policy and market mechanisms that could incentivize farmers to adopt more sustainable practices.

Eco Eye also includes segments that focus on personal behavior changes that individuals can make to reduce their environmental impact. For example, in an episode titled "Waste Not", the show explores the problem of household waste and offers practical tips on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste.

Overall, Eco Eye is an informative and engaging show that covers a wide range of environmental issues, from global challenges to local solutions. The show's accessible format and engaging presenters make it an ideal platform for raising awareness and promoting action on environmental issues.

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Ep 10 - Redefining communities
10. Ep 10 - Redefining communities
December 31, 2015
Traditional communities all over the country have come together to develop energy projects and plant the seeds for a sustainable future. With the concept of what a community is being redefined, in this episode Duncan looks at three communities, the Irish Defense Forces, Croke Park and Camphill Communities and discovers the green initiatives transforming them.
Ep 10 - Redefining communities
10. Ep 10 - Redefining communities
December 31, 2015
Traditional communities all over the country have come together to develop energy projects and plant the seeds for a sustainable future. With the concept of what a community is being redefined, in this episode Duncan looks at three communities, the Irish Defense Forces, Croke Park and Camphill Communities and discovers the green initiatives transforming them.
Ep 9 - And a rivers runs through it
9. Ep 9 - And a rivers runs through it
December 31, 2015
Water is not just essential for our health and quality of life, but communities all over Ireland rely on the ecosystem services provided by our rivers and streams. The Duhallow community on the Blackwater River understand that the river itself is the lifeblood of their community.
Ep 9 - And a rivers runs through it
9. Ep 9 - And a rivers runs through it
December 31, 2015
Water is not just essential for our health and quality of life, but communities all over Ireland rely on the ecosystem services provided by our rivers and streams. The Duhallow community on the Blackwater River understand that the river itself is the lifeblood of their community.
Ep 8 - Path to zero to carbon
8. Ep 8 - Path to zero to carbon
December 31, 2015
In the wake of the recent Paris climate change agreement, the developed world, including Ireland, have signed up to a monumental challenge to secure our future. Every UN nation has agreed to do their part to eventually tackle and attempt to halt global warming. This effectively means phasing almost all fossil fuels out of 1st world economies in the next 30 years.
Ep 8 - Path to zero to carbon
8. Ep 8 - Path to zero to carbon
December 31, 2015
In the wake of the recent Paris climate change agreement, the developed world, including Ireland, have signed up to a monumental challenge to secure our future. Every UN nation has agreed to do their part to eventually tackle and attempt to halt global warming. This effectively means phasing almost all fossil fuels out of 1st world economies in the next 30 years.
Ep 7 - Sustainable food
7. Ep 7 - Sustainable food
December 31, 2015
In the face of new stringent emission and environmental targets, Ireland's economy and society will be forced to adapt, changing the way we all live and work.However when 30% of our current emissions come from agriculture, is the current method and scale of our food production really sustainable for the future.
Ep 7 - Sustainable food
7. Ep 7 - Sustainable food
December 31, 2015
In the face of new stringent emission and environmental targets, Ireland's economy and society will be forced to adapt, changing the way we all live and work.However when 30% of our current emissions come from agriculture, is the current method and scale of our food production really sustainable for the future.
Ep 6 - The future of energy
6. Ep 6 - The future of energy
December 31, 2015
Undoubtedly, fossil fuels have played an extraordinary role in the evolution of society and the quality of our lives. Although, as a rapidly changing climate becomes the reality the world needs to transition away from these polluting finite resources, and do it in a staggeringly short time.
Ep 6 - The future of energy
6. Ep 6 - The future of energy
December 31, 2015
Undoubtedly, fossil fuels have played an extraordinary role in the evolution of society and the quality of our lives. Although, as a rapidly changing climate becomes the reality the world needs to transition away from these polluting finite resources, and do it in a staggeringly short time.
Ep 5 - Rethinking Forestry
5. Ep 5 - Rethinking Forestry
December 31, 2015
When some people look at the Irish landscape they just see the greenery that it's famed for, but when Duncan looks at Ireland's landscape he sees a conflict for vital resources with the health of the environment at its centre.
Ep 5 - Rethinking Forestry
5. Ep 5 - Rethinking Forestry
December 31, 2015
When some people look at the Irish landscape they just see the greenery that it's famed for, but when Duncan looks at Ireland's landscape he sees a conflict for vital resources with the health of the environment at its centre.
Ep 4 - Healthy Environment
4. Ep 4 - Healthy Environment
December 31, 2015
Medical advancements over the course of our lifetime have been astronomical. Many of the diseases that killed our parent's generation only 30 years ago, are no longer the same threat to us today. But with new threats and diseases constantly developing will we continue to live longer and healthier lives?
Ep 3 - The story of the stuff
3. Ep 3 - The story of the stuff
December 31, 2015
The story of civilization is also the story of stuff; as societies have developed through the ages their use and demand for things and technology has developed in tandem.However modern society has developed to use resources unwisely. We've since learned that the current model of take, make and throw away is not sustainable and it's destroying the planet.
Ep 2 - Global Community
2. Ep 2 - Global Community
December 31, 2015
In December 2015 communities and leaders from all over the world descended on Paris to make history and commit to a legally binding deal to limit carbon emissions. This first ever universal agreement on global climate change will aim to avoid dangerous climate change by attempting to limit global warming to below second.
Ep 1 - Changing Nature
1. Ep 1 - Changing Nature
December 31, 2015
Life on earth is constantly changing and evolving. All nature has transformed, evolved and adapted over changing climates and billions of years. However, in recent years this change has become more striking and serious as species become extinct at a rate of 10,000 a year and our air and water is becoming increasingly polluted
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    December 31, 2015
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