Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season

Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart is an environmental documentary series produced for MagellanTV. The show features a diverse range of topics surrounding environmental sustainability, and highlights some of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. Each episode of Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart takes the viewer on a journey to explore different environmental issues, ranging from climate change and renewable energy to wildlife conservation and plastic waste. In line with the show's ethos of raising awareness about environmental issues, each episode also profiles innovative solutions and technologies that are being deployed to mitigate and adapt to these challenges.

What sets Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart apart from other environmental documentary series is its unique blend of research, compelling storytelling, and stunning visuals. Throughout the series, Duncan Stuart, an experienced environmental journalist, meets with scientists, environmentalists, and policy makers to gain insights into the latest research and debates around key environmental issues. From the Amazonian rainforest to the Arctic Circle, the show takes viewers to some of the most remote and biodiverse locations on the planet.

One of the most compelling aspects of Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart is its commitment to highlighting practical solutions to environmental challenges. In each episode, the show profiles innovative policies, technologies, and practices that are being used around the world to address climate change and other environmental issues. For instance, one episode highlights the progress being made in developing renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, while another explores the potential benefits of electric vehicles for reducing carbon emissions.

In addition to showcasing these solutions, the show also places an emphasis on the role of individual action in mitigating environmental damage. Throughout the series, viewers are encouraged to take their own actions to reduce their environmental impact, whether that be through reducing plastic waste, buying organic produce, or supporting renewable energy development.

Overall, Eco-Eye with Duncan Stuart is a compelling and informative environmental documentary series that will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about the pressing environmental issues facing our planet today. With its stunning visuals and engaging storytelling, the show provides a unique perspective on the latest developments in environmental research and policy, while also highlighting practical solutions that can be implemented at both individual and community levels.

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Seasons
Counting Carbon
30. Counting Carbon
January 1, 2020
Everyone, in their own way, every single day contributes to emissions of gases that damage the planet. Research shows that those of us who think we care the most about the environment often have the biggest carbon footprint. Dr. Clare Kambamettu wants to know where we're going wrong.
Children of the Revolution
29. Children of the Revolution
January 1, 2020
Over one week in September 2019, more than 7.6 million people in 185 countries walked out of schools and businesses in the biggest coordinated effort in global climate action ever recorded. But why are kids in large numbers skipping school to protest and appeal for a future they think is slipping away? Will it change anything?
On the Water Front
28. On the Water Front
January 1, 2020
Ireland is home to over 70 thousand kilometers of rivers and over 12 thousand lakes, famous worldwide for their beauty, wildlife, and fishing. The country has some of the most spectacular natural landscapes. Are we taking this priceless resource for granted?
Food for Thought
27. Food for Thought
January 1, 2020
Today we have food choices that our ancestors could never have dreamed of. But not all foods are created equally as food production is a major cause of climate change and habitat destruction. In order to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we will need to see dramatic changes in what we eat in the years ahead.
The Energy Challenge
26. The Energy Challenge
January 1, 2020
Fossil fuels helped lift society out of poverty and helped develop incredible affluence and social well-being in the last century. But the challenges for the next century are very different. If we want civilization to continue to flourish, then we need much more resilience, and a fast swing away from fossil fuels.
Land Matters
25. Land Matters
January 1, 2020
Agriculture is facing huge shocks from climate change; it's become hard to predict the seasons, but the world's agri-food system is also one of the biggest causes of climate change. How can our food systems, particularly livestock farming, become more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change?
Canary In the Coal Mine
24. Canary In the Coal Mine
January 1, 2020
New research suggests Irish bird populations have seen dramatic declines across the country. If the declines continue at this rate, some of Ireland's most iconic birds could be extinct here within just 30 years. This episode will see ecologist Anja Murray investigate the reasons behind this alarming decline and what, if anything, can be done to slow or stop the falling numbers.
Time for the Electric Car?
23. Time for the Electric Car?
January 1, 2020
Dr. Lara Dungan explores the latest in electric cars and battery technology. Will the rapid growth in the range of electric vehicles be enough to get Lara over her "range anxiety"?
Barriers to Fish Migration
22. Barriers to Fish Migration
January 1, 2020
Anja investigates the man made barriers to fish migration in Ireland. On rivers like the Nore, the legendary salmon has to face 500 barriers before reaching its spawning grounds, whereas on Ireland's biggest river, the Shannon, wild salmon are almost extinct.
The Living Beach
21. The Living Beach
January 1, 2020
Anja and Lara explore Ireland's coastline. Anja meets a conservation group in the Maharees desperately trying to save their community from coastal erosion. Lara meanwhile is investigating the blue health effect, but also stumbles on a frightening superbug found on a beach in one of Ireland's most iconic tourist towns.
Cost of Waste
20. Cost of Waste
January 1, 2020
Dr. Lara Dungan investigates the true cost of waste in Ireland and the people and companies trying to move away from plastics and keep Ireland green.
Plight of the Bumblebee
19. Plight of the Bumblebee
January 1, 2020
Ecologist Anja Murray meets with scientists and citizen scientists to try to understand why pollinator numbers, including wild Irish bees, are falling so rapidly.
Hazardous Chemicals
18. Hazardous Chemicals
January 1, 2020
Hazardous chemicals permeate our homes, our bodies, and our environment. The episode will focus on the problems associated with household & garden chemicals and some of the solutions.
Future of Transport
17. Future of Transport
January 1, 2020
Ireland & Luxembourg are the only EU countries projected to miss both our emissions and renewable energy targets in 2020. In this episode, Lara explores the need to reduce our transport emissions and what trading the petrol car for electric innovation, public transport, and other transit options could look like in Ireland.
Aquatic Invaders
16. Aquatic Invaders
January 1, 2020
Ireland's rivers and lakes are a central part of our unique biodiversity and ecosystems. In this episode, Anja will discover the impacts of non-native species in Irish water bodies, speaking with experts and anglers about the best ways to contain these species.
Silence is Golden
15. Silence is Golden
January 1, 2020
After air pollution, noise is the second biggest environmental health issue. What level of noise has an impact on human health? Duncan and Lara investigate some of the ways in which noise can negatively affect human and marine mammal health, the solutions, and whether Ireland has sufficient protection for the general public.
The Air We Breathe
14. The Air We Breathe
January 1, 2020
In Ireland, over 1,500 annual deaths are caused by air pollution. Dr. Lara Dungan investigates the main sources of air pollution in Ireland, including traffic emissions and solid fuel burning. She digs into the health impacts and possible solutions of this silent killer.
Pristine Waters
13. Pristine Waters
January 1, 2020
30 years ago there were over 500 pure, unpolluted freshwater sites in Ireland. Now there are only 21 left. Ecologist Anja Murray explores the decline of Ireland's high status water sites, home to the endangered freshwater pearl mussel. On her journey she learns what can be done to bring them back to better health.
Active Travel
12. Active Travel
January 1, 2020
Dr Lara Dungan explores why our society has turned its back on being active. With easy unhealthy choices everywhere, what hope do we have to reverse the trends? She discovers that the built environment around us has been geared for the car, making it more and more difficult to get around using our legs and feet. She will explore the reasons for this and figure out what we can do to change.
Restoring Nature
11. Restoring Nature
January 1, 2020
Anja explores how nature can be rebalanced with human intervention, and why intervention is needed in the first place. Humans have been changing nature for a millennia, but now we must step in to manage the delicate balance of our remaining habitats.
Oceans of Energy
10. Oceans of Energy
January 1, 2020
Lara explores ocean energy and what it means for Ireland's future. Starting in the new 'Lir' test center in Cork, Lara investigates the latest in ocean energy technology and the innovators behind it. Moving up the west coast, Lara discovers the vast wealth of energy sitting just off our shores and how we could be on the brink of revolutionizing our energy production.
Climate Friendly Living
9. Climate Friendly Living
January 1, 2020
Lara learns about her own carbon footprint and how to minimize it. She travels to eco-friendly community Cloughjordan in Tipperary County, and then Freiburg, Germany, one of the most sustainable cities in the world. She'll learn a number of lessons about energy, heat, agriculture, and transport to bring back to Ireland.
Seaweed Matters
8. Seaweed Matters
January 1, 2020
Anja Murray discovers the amazing variety and ecology of seaweed around Irish coasts. Long harvested by local communities along the west coast, Seaweed has now become a valuable resource worldwide and the episode examines what risks there could be from mechanical harvesting, and how seaweed can be harvested sustainably.
Climate Change and Me
7. Climate Change and Me
January 1, 2020
Lara Dungan explores the reality of climate change in Ireland. She speaks with homeowners who have had their coastal residences ruined by erosion and coastal flooding, and she'll meet with experts who outline the bigger picture of climate change in Ireland.
State of Nature
6. State of Nature
January 1, 2020
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.
Green With Health
5. Green With Health
January 1, 2020
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.
And A River Runs Through It
4. And A River Runs Through It
January 1, 2020
Communities all over Ireland rely on the ecosystem services provided by our rivers and streams. Anja examines the Blackwater River as a microcosm of many of Ireland's water catchments, exploring the issues affecting rivers and communities throughout the country. She'll follow the water from source to sea, looking at the impacts on the river and the people that rely on it.
The Future of Energy
3. The Future of Energy
January 1, 2020
Dr. Lara Dungan takes a closer look at the technologies that could enable us to live in a world of no fossil fuels and no pollution while allowing us to grow our economy and improve our lifestyles. Exploring futuristic electric cars, ocean energy, new solar panels, and homes of the future, she will explore cutting edge tech that could help us power our future generations.
Healthy Environment
2. Healthy Environment
January 1, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Lara Dungan looks at some of the issues and concerns that affect our health and lifespan, including how and where we live, travel, and work to the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the packaging that our water comes in. All of this combines to have a huge impact on our health.
Changing Nature
1. Changing Nature
January 1, 2020
Life on Earth is constantly changing and evolving. However, in recent years this change has become more serious as more species become extinct and our air and water is increasingly polluted. In this episode, Anja explores our impact on the ocean and its inhabitants from the seas' smallest component, plankton, to its largest, the whale, along with the invaluable ecosystem services they provide.
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