Eco Eye
Season 12
'Eco Eye' is a topical environment issues TV series based out of Ireland exploring a huge range of popular and internationally relevant environment issues. The series has been running for 14 seasons with approximately 10 episodes per season. The latest 2016 series examines major environmental issues effect on our health, economy & quality of life.
Where to Watch Eco Eye • Season 12
10 Episodes
- Irish WoodlandsE2
Irish WoodlandsDuncan Stewart explores the idea of a woodland corridor of native Irish trees planted along waterways, and looks at the efforts of those trying to save and restore Ireland's native woodlands - a task that would help to regenerate the biodiversity that has thrived for thousands of years. - What's Up With the WeatherE3
What's Up With the WeatherPresenter Duncan Stewart explores the changing weather in Ireland, asking Met Eireann along with some of the world's leading climate experts for their views on the issue, which has seen the country importing food from the UK and facing flash floods. - 2050E4
2050Duncan Stewart investigates what the world may look like in 35 years' time, examining issues such as population growth and food production, and discussing what that could mean for Ireland's future. Featuring a visit to the world's `smartest' city to learn about the plans its residents have made to secure their future and contributions from several environmental experts. - Community EnergyE5
Community EnergyDuncan Stewart explores how to create food and fuel locally to address a market imbalance where Irish communities import 98 per cent of their current supplies. The presenter visits the Aran Islands and North Tipperary to see for himself the efforts that have been made in creating sustainable changes. - The Future of FarmingE6
The Future of FarmingDuncan Stuart investigates Irish agriculture, which is currently the country's biggest industry, and explores whether its current level of growth is sustainable. He looks at the future of phosphorus supplies, which are needed by farmers - and how prices could rise substantially, which may cause issues for the sector. - The Green FiremenE7
The Green FiremenDuncan Stewart explores how to save money while making environmentally friendly changes, and meets a Kilbarrack fireman who turned an ageing fire station into one of the greenest and most cost-efficient in the world. By introducing these changes at other stations, the service has saved millions of euros in water, heating and electricity bills. - Environment and HealthE8
Environment and HealthDuncan Stewart investigates how the environment affects people's health, exploring the link between cleaning products and so-called superbugs, and revealing how chemicals in water sources are giving rise to intersex fish. The programme also looks at research showing that green spaces can provide health benefits, and questions what that means for future planning in towns and cities. - A New EconomyE10
A New EconomyInvestigating the 'circular economy' system, which involves reusing and recycling minerals taken from the ground, which reduces both the environmental and monetary costs of the previously used wasteful system. The programme questions what this will mean for the future of the Irish economy, and a looks at areas where the changes have already started. Last in the series.