Eco Eye

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

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?

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.

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.

In this episode, Lara looks at the effects of nature on our well-being, both mentally and physically, before uncovering some interesting connections between the effects of nature and green space on society itself.

In this episode, Anja Murray tackles the plight of the Curlew, having gone from over 5,000 breeding pairs to just 122 in a generation. Ireland's favorite bird and its haunting call are on the brink of extinction. Anja travels across the country to find out what has caused this collapse and what, if anything, can be done to save it.