In episode 2, we continue the story of Mollie-Rose way and the beginnings of the accidental environmental activist group Save Our Lagan. In conversation with Mollie-Rose's mother, Olivia, we talk about what happened after the 24th of February 2022 and the week-long protest when Save Our Lagan and friends tried to prevent the further destruction of more trees along the river. We talk about the meetings held with officials and political representatives over the weekend, about the dramatic events of Monday 28th of February and how the protest came to an end. We talk about how it felt to be there and the legacy of the protests. 
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Episode 3: Lagan Lands Lost

Solastalgia - Stories of accidental environmental activism in Northern Ireland.

Solastalgia names the powerful emotions people feel when encountering and experiencing environmental damage, pollution and destruction. Join Sue-Ann Harding and Colin Shaw, accidental environmental activists living in Belfast, as they hold conversations with ordinary people, who, stirred by emotions, become activists, fighting for environmental respect, regard, protection and conservation. For anyone who has ever felt upset at the loss of even a small patch of nature, confounded by obscure government planning decisions or frustrated and furious at the corporate disregard for our fragile natural world, these stories of struggle offer solidarity. 

Produced by Stephen Mullen.

Music by Sue-Ann Harding