The Green Light

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About the show
The Green Light is a new series which takes an in-depth look at what we can all do to help reduce our impact on the environment.  How do we make sense of the differing opinions which make up the environmental debate? 

Presenter Ella McSweeney meets people from around Ireland and abroad who are making some inspiring changes for a more sustainable future.   Some of the topics explored include recycling in Ireland, alternative energy sources such as wind, wave and nuclear, how we build our homes, the impact of industry on the environment and is organic the way to go?

Producer: Liz Sweeney

Email - environment@rte.ie

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About Ella McSweeney

Presenter Ella McSweeney is a graduate of science (zoology) from Trinity College, Dublin.  She first work for RTE presenting the science series Future Tense in 2001, as well as the wildlife series Nature's Web.  She has made documentaries for RTE Radio 1's prestigious Documentary on One slot, and was awarded Young Science Journalist of the Year for the documentary she made on the human genome project.  She spent three years working with the BBC in radio, television and online/interactive media in Belfast and London.  Since returning to RTE Radio 1, she has presented the popular wildlife and walking series Shanks Mare for three seasons, the marine biology series Into the Deep and the science series Mind Matters, which was nominated for a PPI Award in 2006.