Dr Ruth Freeman
Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, providing expertise on health and environmental science including cold-water swimming studies and climate progress in 2025.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 6min
Green Scene: Renewable energy leads the way in climate progress for 2025
Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, brings her expertise on health and climate to the discussion. She shares fascinating findings on the benefits of cold-water swimming, linking it to improved mood and reduced stress hormones. The podcast highlights notable progress in 2025, with renewable energy surpassing coal globally, boosting biodiversity, and significant conservation successes, such as a rebound in green sea turtles and tigers in India. Freeman emphasizes hope for the future, bolstered by international ocean protection efforts.
Nov 12, 2025 • 8min
How lake temperatures surged past 40 °C in the Amazon Basin
Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, explores the alarming surge in lake temperatures exceeding 40 °C in the Amazon Basin and its devastating impact on wildlife. She reveals how rising temperatures deplete oxygen, stressing aquatic life. Additionally, Freeman discusses the legacy effect of microbes in soil, revealing how they help plants adapt to drought by 'remembering' past conditions. This fascinating interplay between climate extremes and microbial memory offers insights into both Amazonian and Irish ecosystems.
