Planet Pod

Planet Pod
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Planet Pod

From politicians to protesters, scientists to entrepreneurs, we talk to the people behind the headlines. We are in a climate emergency. What can we do to protect our planet? At Planet Pod we believe that the first step is to take action, every small step adds up to change. We aim to share ideas and knowledge to help us all live more sustainable lives. Together we can make great strides towards halting climate change and making a difference, but the time to act is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Quiet Radicals

    26/07/2023

    Quiet Radicals

    For our last podcast of the season we are in conversation with two beacons of hope. We talk to Professor Professor Richard Templer, who led the climate innovation centre at Imperial College and went on to found Undaunted in partnership with the Royal Institution and look back over his career and the huge impact he has had on students, businesses and start ups with Tom Robinson, CEO of Adaptavate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  2. Time to Choose - should law firms act for fossil fuels?

    06/07/2023

    Time to Choose - should law firms act for fossil fuels?

    Should solicitors or barristers turn down work from fossil fuel companies? What is the role of law in the transition from an oil based economy? We explore the changing face of accountability with Haley Czarnek, National Director of Law Students for Climate Accountability, Alexander Rhodes, Partner and Head of Purpose at corporate law firm Mishcon de Reya and Paul Powlesland, Barrister and Founder of Lawyers for Nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  3. Edge of Extinction

    06/06/2023

    Edge of Extinction

    Three species go extinct every hour. We talk to zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and photographer Megan McCubbin and Dr John Ewen, Senior Research Fellow at ZSL’s Institute of Zoology about their work to highlight and tackle threats to wildlife, how far we should go to stop a species going extinct and the painstaking work, hope and courage it takes to bring a species back from the edge of extinction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. On Gallows Down

    16/05/2023

    On Gallows Down

    A conversation with author Nicola Chester about her life, shaped by the landscape she has fought so hard to save. Author of the Wainwright Prize-nominated 'On Gallows Down', Nicola talks protest, nature, belonging, hope and the future of climate action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  5. Going Undercover

    11/04/2023

    Going Undercover

    Insects - pollinators, major carnivores, herbivores and recyclers. They sustain our diet. Most animals eat insects. Our food relies on insects. The ecology of the world has evolved around insects. Yet they are in crisis, the situation is dire. We speak to Matt Shardlow, the Chief Executive of Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust, and Dr George McGavin, television presenter and author, whose recent book “The Hidden World” offers a fascinating insight to how insects sustain life on earth today and will shape our lives tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. Troubled Waters - an SOS for Britain's Rivers

    21/03/2023

    Troubled Waters - an SOS for Britain's Rivers

    We take a deep dive into the threats facing our waterways and why it matters with Feargal Sharkey, former frontman of punk band The Undertones and de facto figurehead of the battle to save Britain’s rivers, author and Right to Roam activist Amy-Jane Beer and author, academic and campaigner Mark Wormald. To mark the conference Owned By Everyone? Chalk Streams in Culture and Crisis, we explore the scandal behind the terrible state of our rivers and find out what we can do to be part of the solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  7. The Meaning of Geese

    07/03/2023

    The Meaning of Geese

    What is the meaning of geese? This podcast explores what climate change, personal action and hope hold in store for our local spaces through the story of Nick Acheson, renowned naturalist and conservationist, who cycled 1,200 miles during lockdown, the exact length of the pinkfeet's migration to Iceland, to try and discover what geese mean to communities, landscapes and the future of the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  8. Incredible Journeys

    21/02/2023

    Incredible Journeys

    Migratory birds are in sharp decline. We talk to pioneering conservationist Sacha Dench about her work to raise awareness of the threats facing these incredible creatures and efforts to create systems to protect them and their flyways. We talk about her recent expedition, the Flight of the Osprey, her recovery following the tragic accident on the Round Britain Climate Challenge and the future of her conservation work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
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From politicians to protesters, scientists to entrepreneurs, we talk to the people behind the headlines. We are in a climate emergency. What can we do to protect our planet? At Planet Pod we believe that the first step is to take action, every small step adds up to change. We aim to share ideas and knowledge to help us all live more sustainable lives. Together we can make great strides towards halting climate change and making a difference, but the time to act is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Planet Pod
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Planet Pod

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