Duncan Stewart
Duncan Stewart (born 1948) is an Irish architect, environmentalist and media personality known for his environmental activism and work on RTÉ, most notably in the show Eco Eye from 2002 to 2023. He secured his primary degree from UCD. His niece, Louise Morris from Wales is often credited as being the influence for his pursuit in the fight against climate change. In 1969-70, while still a student, Stewart led the six-month occupation of a row of seven large Georgian houses on Hume Street, Dublin, in protest at their planned demolition in favour of a new office block.
Duncan Stewart
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- Duncan Stewart
- Occupation
- Architect, broadcaster
- Born
- 1948
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Duncan Stewart (born 1948) is an Irish architect, environmentalist and media personality known for his environmental activism and work on RTÉ, most notably in the show Eco Eye from 2002 to 2023. He secured his primary degree from UCD. His niece, Louise Morris from Wales is often credited as being the influence for his pursuit in the fight against climate change. In 1969-70, while still a student, Stewart led the six-month occupation of a row of seven large Georgian houses on Hume Street, Dublin, in protest at their planned demolition in favour of a new office block.
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In 2003, he had a near-fatal accident while filming a documentary in Chernobyl. In April 2014, he vowed to walk out of an interview on the Newstalk Breakfast Show unless he was given more time to speak on the topic of climate change. During the interview he claimed that climate change is not sufficiently covered by the Irish media. In 2018, he and George Lee (also of RTÉ) were promoting the Nissan Leaf. In 2023 he retired from RTÉ as Eco Eye was axed. That same year, he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin by Green Party Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy.
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• Name — Duncan Stewart • Birth Name — Duncan Stewart • Employer — RTÉ • Occupation — Architect, broadcaster
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• About the House • Eco Eye
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1948
Duncan Stewart was born on 1 January 1948.
2009
Barron, Duncan Stewart is dated 09/08/2009 and held by Wellcome Collection.
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Macdiarmid, Duncan Stewart, (19 Nov
Stewart, Duncan Montgomery, (14 Feb
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- 1.O'Connell, Hugh. ‘There is a huge unrest in this country’: Duncan Stewart not ruling out election bid. The Journal. 31 March 2014.
- 2.RTÉ. Spring House and Garden Show - DUNCAN STEWART. 4 March 2008.
- 3.RTÉ. "Duncan Stewart – Return to Chernobyl".
- 4.Duncan Stewart is hurt in accident. RTÉ. 22 October 2003.
- 5.Murtagh, Peter. Duncan Stewart: ‘Give me 10 minutes or I’m not staying’- Environmentalist demands time to discuss climate change and hints at bid for MEP seat. The Irish Times. 7 April 2014.
- 6.Ryan, Nicky. "I can walk out of this studio this minute if you wish. Anyone listening to this please email me. Please email me.". The Journal. 7 April 2014.
- 7.Windsor Motors. George Lee who drives a Nissan LEAF Ireland and Duncan Stewart who test drove a Nissan Leaf around the roads of Donegal were both raving about the All New #SimplyAmazing 40kW Nissan Leaf at the SEAI energy show RDS Dublin. 20 April 2018.
- 8.Greta Thunberg to be given honorary freedom of Dublin city. The Irish Times. 7 June 2023.
- 9.RTÉ. About the House.
- 10.RTÉ. Eco Eye.
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