Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources.

From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises.

This week it's all about Ireland's energy supply heading into a fossil free future.

Dr. David Connolly, currently the CEO of Wind Energy Ireland and Chairperson of the Irish District Energy Association, has a plan for how to generate all of our electricity through renewable sources. 

Kate Ruddock is the Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth Ireland and JP Prendergast is the Chairperson of the Claremorris and Western District Energy Co-operative.  They explain how communities and individuals can be part of this transition.

Eamon Ryan is Ireland’s Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Transport, and tells Cara about his vision for Ireland's energy in a future free of fossil fuels.

Darina Allen, founder of the Ballymaloe Cookery School, talks about 'My Green Life'.

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