Catch yerself on

Catch yerself on

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  • Can farming be sustainable?
    A conversation on climate resilience and regenerative agriculture with Stephanie McEvoy.
    Stephanie is one of the founders of 'Farming Carbon', a social enterprise making environmental and social impact through sustainable farming.
    Find out more about Farming Carbon:
    https://www.farmingcarbon.co.uk/store-front1630956800869?utm_campaign=skedlinkandutm_medium=buttonandutm_source=skedlink
    https://www.instagram.com/farmingcarbon/
    Say hiii at:
    https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
    32 min
  • Protect our peatlands
    Peatlands are regarded as among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. Let's give them the airtime they deserve!
    Join me for a conversation with Dr Graeme Swindles (Queen's University, Belfast) on how peatlands can help us to meet our climate and biodiversity targets.
    Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
    https://twitter.com/GraemeSwindles?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
    25 min
  • Ban fossil fuels in Northern Ireland
    While there is currently no active oil and gas extraction in Northern Ireland, politicians will soon consider policy options to start a fossil fuel industry.
    Dianne Little explains what petroleum licensing would mean for Northern Ireland, and how we can take URGENT action to stop this.
    Sign my petition here:
    https://www.change.org/p/northern-irish-assembly-stop-fossil-fuel-exploration-and-extraction-in-northern-ireland?recruiter=806599666andrecruited_by_id=2e9689f0-abfe-11e7-bf92-ab36cc064cdcandutm_source=share_petitionandutm_medium=copylinkandutm_campaign=petition_dashboard
    Read Dianne's blog here:
    https://lampfermanagh.wordpress.com/about/
    Keep updated on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
    https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/
    26 min
  • Fight against food poverty
    Food insecurity in the UK is on the rise, with 8.4 million people struggling to get enough to eat.
    In this week's episode, I address this issue with Andrew Forsey, Director of UK food charity 'Feeding Britain'.
    We discuss childhood hunger, use of food banks, and the need for stronger legislation to tackle food poverty in the UK.
    Links:
    https://feedingbritain.org
    https://www.trusselltrust.org
    https://www.endhungeruk.org
    https://www.givefood.org.uk
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    23 min
  • Psychology of spying
    This week - to mark the release of the latest James Bond film - I discuss espionage with John Taylor from Kings College London.
    We examine what personality traits make excellent spies, how spying is represented on screen, and whether the world of spies is evolving in the 21st century.
    Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/john-taylor
    24 min
  • What does the climate crisis mean for Northern Ireland?
    This week, I speak with Professor John Barry (Queen's University Belfast) about the need for strong climate legislation in Northern Ireland. We discuss the agricultural industry, fuel poverty, and how Northern Ireland can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
    Tell politicians how Northern Ireland desperately needs its own climate bill:
    https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/demand-stronger-climate-bill-northern-ireland-government
    Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/john-barry
    Join a climate action group:
    https://www.instagram.com/climatecraic/
    https://www.instagram.com/xr__ni/
    https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/
    https://www.instagram.com/foenorthernireland/
    57 min
  • Is higher education elitist?
    BOOM!
    Join me for a conversation with Jake Sallaway-Costello (University of Nottingham) on elitism in education, gatekeeping in academia, and EVERYTHING in between.
    We discuss the UK education system (from school through to university), think about how we can make learning more accessible, and debate the place of higher education in a post-pandemic world.
    Links:
    https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/departments/public-and-community-health/staff-profiles/jake-sallaway-costello-staff
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    40 min
  • Is sibling rivalry normal?
    What is sibling rivalry, and how do we handle it?
    I pulled in my own sibling for this conversation...
    Katy and I talk about jealousy and competition between siblings, whether people outgrow sibling rivalry in adulthood, and what causes animosity between siblings in childhood.
    Links:
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    26 min
  • Did Covid-19 affect the fast fashion industry?
    Join me for a conversation with Dr Taylor Brydges (Stockholm University) on how Covid-19 affected the fast fashion industry.
    We discuss how the pandemic affected garment workers, how supply chains were impacted, and whether Covid-19 can support a transition to a just future.
    Links:
    http://awajfoundation.org/ (AWAJ Foundation)
    https://garmentworkercenter.org/ (The Garment Worker Centre)
    https://goodweave.org/ (GoodWeave International)
    https://wfto.com/ (World Fair Trade Organisation)
    https://cleanclothes.org/news/2021/live-blog-on-how-the-coronavirus-influences-workers-in-supply-chains (https://cleanclothes.org/news/2021/live-blog-on-how-the-coronavirus-influences-workers-in-supply-chains)
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    28 min
  • Tackling the climate crisis with Less Waste Laura
    This week, I bring you a conversation with the inspiring Laura Young (AKA Less Waste Laura)
    Laura is an environmental scientist, climate activist, and zero waste advocate who addresses the climate crisis with such energy and hope.
    It was a delight to speak with her on climate action, social impact, and activism.
    Links:
    https://www.lesswastelaura.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9-rFR2ZZJUandfeature=emb_title
    https://www.instagram.com/lesswastelaura/
    https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
    37 min

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Hosted by Rosalind Skillen (Rozzy), this podcast invites listeners into discussion about relevant topics facing young people today.