Planet & The People

Tom Ward-Thomas
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Planet & The People

Inquisitive actor, Tom Ward-Thomas explores the many different facets of climate change. Through talking with the experts he takes a practical, positive approach and finds out more about the human impact on the planet, what has been done, what is being done, and what we as people can do to fix the climate crisis. @planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram) @planetandthep (twitter)

  1. WARD THOMAS FOR THE PLANET

    15/05/2021

    WARD THOMAS FOR THE PLANET

    My sisters, Catherine & Lizzy form the popular country duo, Ward Thomas and they are about to busk in a different city each week in the run up to Cop 26, raising money for environmental charities and awareness for the climate crisis. I decided to get them onPlanet & The Peopleto find out more and to enjoy a meandering conversation where we discussed our obsession with climate change & exchanged some encouraging news stories, while also looking back at the podcast series so far. Ward-Thomas recently released their fourth studio album, Invitation. Their second album, Cartwheels was the first ever UK country album to make Number One in the official UK album charts. Notable hits include Carry You Home, No Filter, Cartwheels, Not Just Me and most recently Stranger. They have released a live recorded duet with Jack Savoretti, covering Humans by Brandon Flowers, which they recorded while supporting Jack on his European tour. They also supported David Gray on his Australian tour and before the first lockdown they were touring with James Blunt, with whom they recorded a shared single Halfway.They were planning their own fifth UK tour for May which has since been postponed three times but is now scheduled for November. For more about Ward Thomas, their website is: https://www.wardthomasmusic.co.uk From the week of the 17th May until COP 26 in November, they will be busking in a different city around the country to raise money for environmental organisations. To find out where they'll be busking, they can be found on social media @wardthomasmusic and to donate, visit: https://www.buskingforourplanet.com (live from 17th May)   For more information about some of what is discussed in the podcast: The chimpanzee sanctuary where Lizzy Volunteered: https://www.chimfunshi.de/en/ How to Save our Planet, The Facts by Mark Maslin:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/320/320155/how-to-save-our-planet/9780241472521.html For paintings by Amanda Ward-Thomas and information about her upcoming exhibitions: https://amandawardthomas.com   Planet & The People was produced and hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas Socials:  Instagram & Facebook @planetandthepeople Twitter: @planetandthep

    58 min
  2. FASHION FOR THE PLANET

    05/05/2021

    FASHION FOR THE PLANET

    Fashion is something we all enjoy, whether purely as a function or as a passion, but it's impacts on the environment have only relatively recently started to be talked about.    I wanted to dive deep into this topic to find out why and in what ways the fashion industry is bad for the planet, and also how we can turn things around, and to help me with this, I spoke to Professor Sheila-Mary Carruthers, FTI FRSA Sheila-Mary has worked in the field of textiles and fashion for 51 years and is a key consultant in the global industry with a passion for engaging the next generation about how to move the textiles and fashion business forward. She was also awarded the Worshipful Company of Weavers Silver Award.   For more information about Sheila-Mary, visit: https://www.carruthers-associates.com   Also for the resale platforms mentioned in the podcast: https://www.depop.com https://www.vestiairecollective.com https://www.thredup.com   Planet & The People is hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas  Socials: @planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram) @planetandthep (twitter)

    1h 2m
  3. RIDDING THE OCEANS OF PLASTIC

    27/04/2021

    RIDDING THE OCEANS OF PLASTIC

    Plastics are swamping our oceans. This is one of the most talked about issues but what are we doing about it?   The Ocean Cleanup, led by inventor and entrepreneur Boyan Slat are pioneers in technology that is clearing our oceans of plastic and also stopping plastics entering our oceans through river interceptors.    I spoke to Rachel Richardson from The Ocean Cleanup  to find out out about how The Ocean cleanup started and what they are currently doing to clean up our oceans.   For more about The Ocean Clean Up visit: https://theoceancleanup.com   Details of their rivers study will be here from the 30th April   Planet & The People is hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas Instagram & Facebook: @planetandthepeople Twitter: @planetandthep

    33 min
  4. THE FUTURE OF AIR TRAVEL

    14/04/2021

    THE FUTURE OF AIR TRAVEL

    Some time ago I was speaking to a friend of mine Chip Yardly all about the impacts of air travel on the planet. Chip is a pilot who flies for Tui, and had quite a lot to say about the topic, having had to swat up on it for his job interviews. So I decided to have him on Planet & The People for a bite sized chat where he gave me the low down on how the aviation industry is responding to climate change.     Social Media: Instagram & Facebook: @planetandthepeople  Twitter: @planetandthep

    28 min
  5. CAN BIOCHAR PROTECT THE PLANET

    14/04/2021

    CAN BIOCHAR PROTECT THE PLANET

    I spoke to Henrietta Moon, co-founder of Carbo Culture all about Biochar. Biochar is one of the lesser known climate solutions. It's not as talked about as renewable energy or trees or direct air capture technology, which was why I was so pleased that Carbo Culture contacted me and asked me to come on the podcast. For more information about carbo culture, please visit: https://www.carboculture.com   Social Media: Instagram & Facebook: @planetandthepeople  Twitter: @planetandthep

    39 min
  6. THE THEATRE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

    07/04/2021

    THE THEATRE OF CLIMATE CHANGE

    Having made a career in theatre and film as a writer and actor, I like to think the arts can be pretty powerful in lots of ways, but how can it be used to inspire us about climate change? I spoke to playwright April De Angelis whose 20 year career has seen her plays produced at the National Theatre, The Royal Court and the RSC among many others. In 2011 her play 'Jumpy' starring Tamsin Grieg, received much acclaim. April is also a longstanding activist and a part of Extinction Rebellion. She has a new play, 'Extinct' coming out at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, which she talks to me about in the episode.    To book tickets for 'Extinct' visit: Here For information about Extinction Rebellion: Here   Planet & The People is by Tom Ward-Thomas and is on Facebook & Instagram: @planetandthepeople, and Twitter @planetandthep

    49 min
  7. LETS TALK ABOUT CARBON OFFSETTING

    30/03/2021

    LETS TALK ABOUT CARBON OFFSETTING

    The concept of Carbon Offsetting, or carbon credits is often met with mixed views. Is it simply an excuse to carry on as normal but look like you're doing good? Or is it maybe a valuable tool? In fact, what is it? Where does the money go? What does it actually do? And what else are the big businesses doing to save the planet? Tom explores all and more of these questions with Lucy Arndt from Ecosphere Plus, a company that specialises in conservation and generating carbon credits. Lucy is joined by her husband Nick Shute, a school friend of Tom's and co-founder of Dodds and Shute who have used Ecosphere Plus to assist their complete overhaul towards more sustainable practices.  To find out more about Ecosphere Plus: https://ecosphere.plus And for Dodds & Shute: https://doddsandshute.com Planet & The People is hosted by Tom Ward-Thomas   Follow on Instagram and Facebook: @planetandthepeople.  On Twitter @planetandthep

    48 min
  8. THE ORIGINS OF PANDEMICS

    23/03/2021

    THE ORIGINS OF PANDEMICS

    The emergence of a new pandemic is something that has impacted us all in varying degrees of hell. But where do pandemics come from? Where do they start and how are we responsible? Can we call this year an ecological event? From Measles, to Ebola to Sars to covid 19, Tom talks to Zoonotic disease specialist Dr David Redding, and Reader in Environmental governance, Dr Peter Jones, and finds out about the origins of disease and the correlation between environmental breakdown and the spread of pandemics.   For more information about David Redding, and to read his work, visit his website  For more about Peter Jones, visit Here   Planet & The People is by Tom Ward-Thomas and can be found on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.

    45 min
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Inquisitive actor, Tom Ward-Thomas explores the many different facets of climate change. Through talking with the experts he takes a practical, positive approach and finds out more about the human impact on the planet, what has been done, what is being done, and what we as people can do to fix the climate crisis. @planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram) @planetandthep (twitter)

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  • Creator
    Tom Ward-Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Planet & The People

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