Turning Earth

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Dublin-based podcast documenting grassroots activism in Ireland

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Episode 03 - Fracking (Near FM)

We're talking about fracking, a dangerous method of unconventional gas extraction. Including interviews with Aisling Cowan from Friends of the Earth NI and No Fracking Northern Ireland and Terrence Conway of Shell To Sea.

Sep 18, 2015•33 min

Episode 02 - Gold Mining (Near FM)

In this episode we discuss the gold mining industry in Ireland, with a specific focus on Inishowen, where exploration licenses have been issued for. This leads to a broader consideration of the industry across the island and its environmental impact. Interviewees for this episode are: Toni Devine, an Inishowen resident and anti-mine campaigner; John Teeling, chair person of Connemara mining, who hold exploration licenses for Inishowen; and Ian Lumley, a member of conservation advocacy group An T...

Aug 21, 2015•33 min

Episode 01 - Poolbeg Incinerator (Near FM)

This episode discusses the controversial Poolbeg Incinerator, a massive municipal waste incinerator being built next to Dublin port. Residents of the nearby suburbs of Ringsend, Sandymount and Irishtown have been campaigning for 18 years against the construction on the basis of potential health and ecological effects, coming up against the undemocratic arrangement of Dublin City Council in regards to waste management. We talk to local activist John Whipple, Green Party councilor Claire Byrne and...

Jul 17, 2015•30 min

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