Local Zero

Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
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Local Zero

Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

  1. NOV 7

    What to expect from COP29, following Trump’s victory?

    Joining Matt and Jen for a look-ahead to COP29 are Dr Simon Evans, Deputy Editor and Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief, and Professor Francesco Sindico, Professor of International Environmental Law at the University of Strathclyde Law School and Director of the Climate Change Legal Initiative. Relevant links: https://www.wri.org/insights/cop29-climate-summit-what-to-expect https://www.localzeropod.com

    1 hr

  2. OCT 24

    Episode 100

    It's a landmark episode! Somehow, this is the 100th episode of Local Zero. A big thanks to our listeners, guests, and supporters, without whom, we definitely would not have made it to three figures. One last time, we're joined by our co-host Becky, who has some news to share about her new adventure. The team mull over their highlights since starting the pod in 2021, and what the next 100 episodes might look like! Relevant links: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/07/chris-boardman-premier-league-football-sport-england-climate-change?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://thegreatplantbasedcon.com

    52 min

  3. OCT 3

    Waste not, want not: top tips to tackle household food waste

    After the unveiling of a new co-host (!!!), and some discussion about recent visits to Orkney and Ayrshire, we are joined on the pod by Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) and Andrew Pankhurst from Zero Waste Scotland to examine how we can avoid creating unnecessary food waste in the home. Reducing Food Waste at Home bitesize course: https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/resources/bitesize-food-waste-course

    56 min

  4. AUG 29

    A new dawn for net zero? A forward look at Labour’s plan for government

    Matt and Fraser return after a (washout) summer to share their expectations, hopes and any potential concerns about the new Labour government's Net Zero manifesto and policies. There is also an important update on the future of Local Zero. Linkedin - Local Zero Podcast https://www.localzeropod.com

    58 min

  5. JUN 27

    Election Special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-Chandler

    The long-awaited 2024 General Election is just around the corner - but how important will climate change be in the context of voting intention? Joining Matt and Fraser to discuss this, and analyse the key differences between the manifestos, are Daisy Powell-Chandler from Public First, and Sir John Curtice, political scientist and Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, who you'll all recognise from election nights gone by. https://www.publicfirst.co.uk/ https://www.meyland.co.uk/podcast https://www.carbonbrief.org/uk-election-2024-what-the-manifestos-say-on-energy-and-climate-change/ https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/environment-energy-resources/news/2024/jun/comparing-party-manifestos-energy-policy

    58 min

  6. JUN 13

    Food and farming in a net-zero Scotland

    How do agriculture and food production affect climate change and biodiversity, and can we fully decarbonise this industry? Becky, Fraser and Matt are joined by agriculture and environment consultant Keesje Avis, and Mike Robinson, Chief Exec of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Co-Chair of the 'Farming for 1.5 Degrees' report.

    57 min

  7. MAY 30

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Launch of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

    Matt is joined by Dr Jen Roberts as they share the launch of their brand new institute - the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, or SISC for short. We hear from some of the attendees and also some selected highlights from the event itself.

    29 min

  8. MAY 16

    Waste not, want not: leasing, fixing and borrowing to reduce consumption

    How to reduce consumption and cut waste, with a focus on re-use and sharing. Joining the Local Zero team are Samantha Moir from Zero Waste Scotland, and Jo Hartga, who runs the Southside Tool Library at South Seeds, a Glasgow charity helping people to live more sustainably.

    50 min
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Rebecca Ford, Professor Matt Hannon, and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

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  • Creator
    Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Bespoken Media
  • Show Website
    Local Zero

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