Posted on 01. Oct, 2008 in Climate Change, Ecology, Environment
Every year we hear more about the effect of climate change. Martha Yvette Aguilar is a contributing researcher with the Intergovernmental panel on climate change and has over ten years experience in shaping El Salvador’s national and international environmental policies. She spoke with Miriam Gormally about the changes that have been recorded and noticed in […]
Posted on 25. Jun, 2008 in Charity, Education, Nature
Everest is the ultimate challenge for all climbers. But two men, Ian Taylor and Graham Kinch decided to do more than just climb. They decided to raise €1 for every foot climbed, a total of €85,000 for a much needed primary school in the Ugandan village of Kitandwe. Miriam Gormally met up with them when […]
Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 in Ecology, Environment, Nature
This year’s Trócaire campaign highlights the implications of Climate Change on those in Third World Countries. The responsibility for undoing the effects of climate change does not end after the six weeks of Lent and we must be open to action that is constant and sustaining. Eileen Good spoke to Trócaire’s Chairman, Bishop John Kirby […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2007 in Christmas, Ecology, Nature, Seasons of the Church Year
During the Christmas season we have a tradition of bringing nature into out homes, from the Christmas tree to holly to yew logs. Miriam Gormally met John McLaughlin from the tree council of Ireland to find out where these traditions originate. He also explained why it is important to be careful about what we bring […]
Posted on 19. Sep, 2007 in Church Teachings, Community, Environment, Faith and Justice
The location of the Ploughing Championship may seem an unlikely spot for a Church presence, but that is exactly where the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin decided they should be when the World Championship was held near Tullow, Co. Carlow last year – they’re heading off again this year and when Eileen Good met Fr. […]
Posted on 05. Sep, 2007 in Community, Ecology, Environment
20 years ago on September 16th, the United Nations signed an agreement to reduce the use of products that damage the ozone layer. Since then, the depletion of the ozone layer has been slowing down. This model of global cooperation was one that Al Gore referred to in his film, “An Inconvenient Truth.” He pointed […]
Posted on 12. Jul, 2007 in Ecology, Education, Environment
Care for the environment is a critical issue and last month we were asked to notice nature and particularly to be aware of biodiversity. Sean McDonagh is one of the world’s foremost Christian ecologists and has spent the last 30 years trying to help Christians become aware that this is an ethical issue and it […]
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Community, Economy, Environment, Faith and Justice
As we head into the summer months the new Government is in recess. We heard all the election promises and now we must wait and see how many of them will be delivered. Eileen Good asked Fr. Sean Healy of CORI what he felt their priorities should be for the next five years.
Posted on 11. Jul, 2007 in Church Teachings, Environment
The Church has not always taken a strong stance on environmental issues, focusing rather on the individual sufferings of mankind. However with climate change affecting more people around the world, environmental protection is now a critical issue in terms of global equality and justice. Seán McDonagh, a Columbian priest and author of many books on […]
Posted on 27. Jun, 2007 in Book Reviews, Community, Environment, Faith and Justice
How can we ensure that our voices are heard, our views respected and our opinions considered by those who govern? How does democracy relate to power – to politics and politicians – and why do people lose faith in ‘the politicians’? Eileen Good spoke to Edmond Grace about these issues in his new book and […]