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Are PFAS affecting you? What you should know Apr 04, 2025

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PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are everywhere – in food packaging, water, and more. But what happens when they enter our bloodstream? One woman's fight to find out.

Nature's healing touch: Fact or fiction? Mar 28, 2025

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Is our love for nature more than instinct? A look at the fascinating link between nature, mental health, and physical recovery.

Are your flowers bad for the environment? (Rebroadcast) Mar 21, 2025

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Spring is in the air, and so are fresh blooms! With the US marking National Flower Day this week and flower season about to ramp up in the world's flower capital, the Netherlands, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite episodes. Find out how cut flowers are grown, how they reach us, and what it takes to keep them blooming year-round.

How far will governments go to stop climate protests? Mar 14, 2025

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Governments are cracking down on climate protests. They say activists have crossed the line into extremism. But history shows resistance only adapts. As repression intensifies, will it crush the movement - or make it stronger?

What does 1 ton of CO2 look like? Mar 07, 2025

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Last year, the world pumped over 41 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Hard to picture, isn’t it? In this episode, we explore different ways of understanding this basic concept of climate science along with the help of a researcher with a very personal link to the origins of our obsession with carbon dioxide.

Water, AI & the craic – Your questions answered Feb 28, 2025

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Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we answer your questions, share unexpected insights, and, of course, have a bit of craic along the way.

Who's scared of 15-minute cities? Feb 21, 2025

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Imagine a city where everything - work, shopping, schools, and parks - is just 15 minutes away. Is this the key to a greener, more convenient future or a threat to personal freedom?

Growing food in the dark Feb 14, 2025

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Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of farming, reducing land use and environmental impact? Or will traditional agriculture remain irreplaceable?

A Pacific island starts packing for metaverse move – but what to take? Feb 07, 2025

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What would you do to save your home from disappearing? As sea levels rise, the tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu mulls a permanent move to the metaverse to save its culture. But not everyone is giving up just yet.

Ireland's water dilemma: Protecting the River Shannon or powering the future? Jan 31, 2025

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As Ireland's capital faces a growing water crisis, a controversial multibillion-euro pipeline threatens to reshape the fate of the mighty River Shannon. This is a story of rural-urban divide, corporate thirst and a river's uncertain future.

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