Green Queens Podcast

Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
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💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Hosted by Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Jackdaw Gas Field & Abercrombie’s Jumper Controversy: Are We Being Shortchanged?!

    A North Sea gas field, an Abercrombie & Fitch jumper and some very tiny frogs. Welcome to Green Queens, where the connections are occasionally tenuous but the opinions are plentiful. 🎙️ This week, Imogen and Abbie unpack the approval of the Jackdaw gas field. Will more domestic gas lower UK energy bills? How many jobs will it create? And could saying yes to Jackdaw make it easier—or harder—to say no to the much larger Rosebank oil field? Then it’s over to Abercrombie & Fitch, where a viral comparison of men’s and women’s knitwear has sparked questions about fabric quality, fashion marketing and whether women are paying the same for less. Plus: a conservation win involving critically endangered puddle frogs. Or, as we prefer to call them, froglets. 🐸 🤓 A few corrections from us: In 2025, around 58% of the UK’s gross gas supply was imported. Of those imports, 69% came from Norway, mainly by pipeline, and 23% from the US, as LNG by ship. The remainder came from other sources, including Qatar. Gross supply includes some gas that is subsequently exported.When discussing the electricity mix, we should have said the 47% figure referred to electricity generation, not all the energy we use.And if we’re being super pedantic: no, you don’t store gas in a barrel. But you can express its energy content in barrels of oil equivalent. 👀 Noteworthy mentions: Cody Dahler’s 10/10 Jackdaw summary: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DezNlJptS4s/?vrfl=MXMxeW0yYnhpd25ueA==Write to your MP about Rosebank: https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-oxfam/no-more-north-sea-drilling/The viral video that kicked off sweatergate: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeXn0XsgkZ5/?vrfl=MXFpNjg0YnNzN2VvYg== In this episode: 00:00 Welcome, charity shops and the VW ID. Polo 02:59 What is the Jackdaw gas field? 05:00 The numbers: gas supply, jobs and emissions 08:09 Why are people upset? 12:00 North Sea jobs and the political gamble 14:32 What about Rosebank? 19:07 The Jackdaw announcement and social media 21:59 Can you understand a decision without agreeing with it? 24:34 Abercrombie & Fitch and the jumper debate 29:26 Abercrombie nostalgia and teenage aspirations 34:12 Shopping habits, quality and charity shops 39:09 And finally… froglets! 🐸 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around: follow Green Queens, leave us a rating and share the episode with a friend! 📆 New episodes every Wednesday 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 TikTok: Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Aug 7

    S5: Ep 12 - We're Back! Why We Disappeared, Big Life Changes & the Future of Balcony Solar

    After a little break, Green Queens is back (for a bit...!) In this catch-up episode, Imogen and Abbie explain where they've been, why life got in the way, and what the future of the podcast looks like. Imogen opens up about leaving her role at Everything Electric after years of presenting and leading content and what it feels like to finally slow down. Along the way, the conversation wanders (as Green Queens conversations often do!) through holidays, books, careers, nervous systems, and some genuinely exciting sustainability news—including the rise of plug-in balcony solar, why Germany is leading the way, and why these tiny solar panels could transform clean energy for renters. 00:00 Welcome back to Green Queens 02:41 Where have we been? 03:49 Imogen leaves Everything Electric 08:55 Looking back on the clean energy journey 12:00 Burnout, rest and finding balance 14:45 Holiday highlights and travel chat 17:07 Sustainability news catch-up 18:38 Balcony solar explained 22:18 Why Germany is embracing plug-in solar 22:58 EV updates after leaving the industry 26:27 Why the future of transport still excites us 30:22 How we stay informed without doomscrolling 32:29 What's next for Green Queens 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #Sustainability #Climate #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #BalconySolar #PlugInSolar #EnergyTransition #ElectricVehicles #EV #SustainableLiving #EcoLiving #ClimatePositive #EnvironmentalPodcast #GreenPodcast #CleanTech #NetZero #ClimateNews #EnergyNews #EverythingElectric #BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #WomenInSustainability #WomenInClimate #Podcast #SustainabilityPodcast #GreenLiving #Renewables Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 31

    S5: Ep11 - Can Tourism Save Wildlife?!

    This week Abbie heads into the world of wildlife conservation with one of the people helping to protect some of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems. This week we're joined by conservationist and safari lodge owner Pamela Kertland Wright to explore Uganda's incredible conservation journey, how tourism can support wildlife, and why local communities are at the heart of successful environmental projects. In this conversation: 🌿 Uganda's conservation success story 🦏 Wildlife recovery after conflict 🌍 Sustainable tourism done properly 🏡 Building low-impact safari lodges ❤️ Why community-led conservation works Find out more: https://wildplacesafrica.com/ 00:00 Welcome & World Conservation Day 02:00 Meet Pam Kertland Wright 04:30 Falling in love with conservation 09:15 Uganda's wildlife recovery story 14:00 Conservation after conflict 19:15 Tourism as a force for good 24:00 Why local communities matter 29:00 Building a sustainable safari lodge 33:30 Creating low-impact tourism 38:30 Intentional sustainability 42:45 Reasons to feel hopeful 47:45 Everyday sustainability habits 52:45 Final thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, Uganda safari, eco tourism, responsible travel, biodiversity, community conservation, wildlife recovery, sustainable travel, conservation success stories, climate podcast, sustainability podcast, eco lodge, renewable energy, solar powered safari lodge, protecting wildlife, nature conservation, green living, environmental podcast, Green Queens podcast #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Sustainability #SustainableTravel #EcoTourism #ResponsibleTravel #Nature #Wildlife #Environment #Climate #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Rewilding #Safari #Uganda #Africa #NationalParks #CommunityConservation #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #EcoLodge #GreenLiving #SustainableLiving #ConsciousTravel #Travel #NatureLovers #WildlifePhotography #Hope #Podcast #GreenQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. May 29

    S5: Ep 10 - The Flight-Free Travel Revolution | Cat Jones, Founder of Byway

    If you've been hanging out with us for a while, you know we did an amazing Interrail trip last year and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Well, the travel itch is officially back, and it is entirely Cat Jones’s fault. In this episode, we sit down with Cat, the absolute powerhouse founder of Byway; a brilliant travel tech company rewriting the rules of holidays. Think flight-free, multi-stop, gorgeous journeys over land and sea that prove the journey itself can be the absolute best part of the trip. (Goodbye airport chaos, hello dining cars and mountain views! 🏔️🍰) Cat shares how Byway is using smart tech to fix the massive headache of planning flight-free travel, combining dynamic routing with independent, locally owned hotels, and (our personal favourite) an in-trip WhatsApp group that feels like texting your mates when things go a bit sideways. Join us to chat about: Cat’s Top 3 Magical Routes: From waking up to deer on Rannoch Moor to paddling in Lake Bled by breakfast.Traveling with children: How to survive (and actually enjoy!) long train journeys with kidsThe "Package Holiday" Rethink: Why Byway reclaimed the term to protect green travelers.The Real Impact: Ditching short-haul flights and the frustrating politics behind jet fuel tax breaks.Sustainable Travel Leave: The ready-made policy that gets you extra holiday days just for choosing the train. (Yes, really. Go pitch it to your boss immediately!) 👉 Check out Byway: https://www.byway.travel/ 00:00 - Introduction & The Joy of Slow Travel 02:47 - Introducing Cat Jones & The Concept of Byway 06:38 - The Tech Challenge: Solving Overland Travel Chaos 10:56 - The Hybrid Model: Package Protection & WhatsApp Support 15:33 - Are Flight Cancellations Shifting the Industry? 18:01 - Cat's Top 3 Magical Train Journeys (Slovenia, Swiss Alps, & Scotland) 23:58 - Train Travel Pro-Tips for Parents with Kids 26:34 - Hard Data: The Climate & Community Impact of Ditching Flights 30:15 - What is "Sustainable Travel Leave"? 31:13 - The Behind-The-Scenes Startup Story of Byway 39:14 - Magic Wand: Fighting Jet Fuel Tax Breaks & Media Bias 46:12 - Seed Swapping! #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #SlowTravel #FlightFree #TrainTravel #SustainableTravel #EcoTravel #TravelByTrain #RailTravel #OverlandTravel #FlightFreeTravel #EuropeanTravel #SleeperTrain #Interrail #ClimateAction #ConsciousTravel #SustainableLiving #GreenTravel #EcoFriendlyTravel #FutureOfTravel #TravelPodcast #PodcastEpisode #ClimatePodcast #TravelTips #AdventureTravel #TravelEurope #TrainJourney #DigitalNomad #SustainableTourism #LowCarbonTravel #TravelInspiration #TravelTok #Byway #GreenQueens #TravelLessFlyLess #ClimateConscious #TravelHacks #FamilyTravel #NatureTravel #MindfulTravel #AlternativeTravel #TravelTechnology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. May 1

    S5: Ep 9 - Inside Attenborough’s Ocean: How Storytelling Drives Climate Action | With Emily Renshaw-Smith (Open Planet)

    What if the problem isn’t climate inaction, but rather the way we are telling the story? 🌍 In this live episode of Green Queens, we sit down with Emily Renshaw-Smith, the Managing Director of Open Planet to go behind the scenes of her team's incredible productions, including the David Attenborough-narrated documentary Ocean, to unpack how storytelling serves as a vital tool for real-world climate impact. From her professional journey through Channel 4 and Comic Relief to her current role leading one of today's most ambitious environmental media initiatives, Emily explains why data alone is insufficient to inspire change. She shares how powerful narratives can shift perspectives, influence global policy, and transform climate anxiety into meaningful action. We also explore Open Planet’s groundbreaking open-source footage library. This platform is designed to provide creators everywhere with access to world-class natural history content, effectively democratising the ability to tell stories that truly matter. Find out more: https://www.openplanetstudios.uk/ https://openplanet.org/ https://otherhouse.com/south-kensington/ 00:00 – Welcome to The Other House: Live with the Green Queens 02:00 – Reusing & Sourcing 03:10 – Introducing Emily Renshaw-Smith: From Comic Relief to Open Planet 05:00 – The "Golden Thread": A career in purposeful media 07:15 – Data vs. Storytelling: Why we are hardwired for narrative 08:45 – The Mission of Open Planet 11:20 – Ocean: Baking impact into David Attenborough’s latest film 15:30 – Open Source Revolution: Giving away world-class footage 17:40 – Individual Acts vs. Systemic Change: The tuna sandwich dilemma 19:50 – Fighting the "Slop": Authenticity in the age of AI 22:00 – Hopeful Storytelling: Imaging a better future 24:30 – The Next Generation: Finding new trusted voices 26:40 – Community Narratives: Why local stories cut through 30:00 – Short Form Power: Nature doesn't have a bin 34:10 – Advice for Creators: Know your audience & entertain first 39:30 – The Yogurt Pot: Small acts and final thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateStorytelling #Sustainability #Environmentalism #ClimateSolutions #Storytelling #ImpactFilmmaking #EnvironmentalDocumentary #DocumentaryFilmmaking #OceanConservation #MarineConservation #DavidAttenborough #OpenPlanet #HopefulStorytelling #ClimateCommunication #SustainableFuture #MediaForChange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Apr 24

    S5: Ep 8 - 60,000 Runners. Zero Waste? The London Marathon’s Bold Climate Plan 🥇 🏃‍♀️

    Can you organise a marathon for 60,000 people… without wrecking the planet? 🏃‍♀️🌱 In this episode of Green Queens, we go behind the scenes of the London Marathon with Kate Chapman, Head of Sustainability at London Marathon Group, just days before race day. Kate takes us through how one of the world’s biggest sporting events is designed with the planet in mind, and the role sport can play in creating positive impact. From carbon levies to behavioural science, Kate reveals how the marathon achieved “Evergreen” status, the highest global standard for sustainable sport, and what it really takes to get there. Inside this episode: 🌍 The marathon’s carbon footprint 💡 How “Team Green” nudges runners into better choices, with real perks 👀 ♻️ Why carbon removal is replacing traditional offsets 🚿 The surprisingly powerful role of toilets, queues, and incentives 🌆 How sustainability also includes inclusion, accessibility, and community Whether you are a runner, an event organiser, or simply in need of some positivity, this episode shows how small design choices can drive massive impact. 00:00 – Race Week! 02:45 – Meet Kate Chapman 06:50 – How the London Marathon Evolved 10:40 – What Is “Team Green”? (And Why It Works) 14:50 – “Evergreen” Status 19:10 – Competing (and Collaborating) Globally 22:50 – The Biggest Carbon Problem: Travel 24:40 – The Mile 11 Forest Experiment 🌳 29:10 – Future Tech: Edible Packaging & Refill Systems 31:40 – Climate Change vs Race Day Reality 35:20 – Carbon Removal vs Offsetting 39:30 – Why Sport Changes Behaviour Faster 44:50 – Advice for Smaller Events 51:30 – Round Up 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueens #GreenQueensPodcast #Podcast #LondonMarathon #SustainableSport #ClimateAction #EcoInnovation #GreenEvents #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #Marathon #RunningCommunity #SustainabilityPodcast #BehaviourChange #EventSustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Apr 10

    S5: Ep 7 - Are Microplastics Affecting Your Fertility? (What the Science Says)

    This week on Green Queens, Imogen and Abbie sit down with Dr. Ravina, a GP and women’s health specialist, to unpack the science behind microplastics and what it actually means for your body. After the buzz around  @Netflix  's The Plastic Detox, we wanted answers beyond the headlines. Dr. Ravina breaks down how chemicals like BPA and phthalates can mimic hormones in the body, why fertility conversations need to include men too, and how small, realistic changes can make a meaningful difference. 💚 To find out more: https://theonelabs.co/pages/the-lab https://www.instagram.com/doctor.ravina/ 0:00 – Welcome to Green Queens! 2:45 – Introducing Dr. Ravina 4:50 – What are microplastics and where are they hiding? 9:30 – The "Plastic Detox" experiment: Science vs. Fiction 12:30 – How "Fake Oestrogen" affects your body 18:00 – Gut health, Endometriosis, and environmental factors 24:00 – The One Fertility supplement story 30:45 – Period products: Should we be worried about toxins? 34:00 – Male fertility: The 3-month regeneration window 39:30 – 3 Achievable swaps you can make TODAY 45:00 – One final question! 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Apr 3

    S5: Ep 6 - Is Fast Fashion Finally Over? How Secondhand Will Soon Be A £50B Industry 👗📈👀

    Secondhand is reshaping the fashion industry. This week, Abbie and Imogen are joined by a very special (and returning) guest, Olivia May. She joins us to delve into the data behind the fashion industry's resale boom. Why are over a third of us hooked on platforms like Vinted and eBay? Is the “French way” of shopping actually better for the planet? And what happens when luxury brands start embracing resale, digital passports, and circular design? In this episode, we cover: 👗 The £50B Shift: How secondhand is reshaping the future of retail 👗The “Vinted Credit” Effect: Why selling has to be seamless 👗 Can AI and tech actually fix fashion? 👗 Fast Fashion Fallout in France 📝 Check out the full research report here: https://www.occstrategy.com/en/article/fashion-reincarnated/ 00:00 – The Smoothest Intro Ever & Special Guest Olivia May 02:50 – The Resale Boom: 35% of the UK is Now Shopping Secondhand 05:12 – Beyond Vinted 07:58 – How Brands are adapting 09:20 – Higher Liquidity: Is Secondhand Speeding Up Our Consumption? 12:40 – Designing for Three Kids: Circularity and Longevity in Luxury 20:30 – Digital Product Passports: Scanning Your Clothes for the Future 22:45 – Removing Friction: How AI and Image Recognition will Change Selling 25:20 – The "Birkin" Effect: Why Secondhand Can Sometimes Cost More 28:45 – The French Way: Anti-Fast Fashion Laws and Capsule Wardrobes 31:50 – Searching with AI: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Blue Linen Shirt 35:30 – The Struggle of Stock Images 38:40 – Democratising Fashion: Is it Snobbish to Criticise Fast Fashion? 43:10 – The Supermarket Shift & The Klarna Conundrum 47:00 – Future Forecast: Reaching a $50 Billion Market by 2030 50:50 – Who are the Losers? The Challenge for Value Price Point Brands 54:30 – The Last Thing for the Planet & Final Thoughts 💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend! 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd #GreenQueensPodcast #SustainableFashion #SecondhandStyle #ResaleRevolution #CircularFashion #VintedFinds #SlowFashion #EcoLiving #FashionIndustry #PreLovedStyle #UKPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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💚🎙️Just two climate and sustainability presenter pals, chinwagging our way to a cleaner, greener planet! 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Hosted by Abbie Dewhurst and Imogen Bhogal 📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday! 🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod 🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod/?igsh=MWdzZHFpc2Q5Mnk5bw%3D%3D# 🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst
  • Show Website
    Green Queens Podcast

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