Matt Neal from NEF talks about what’s on offer from the St Albans Home Energy Support Service and Alison Macfarlane explains why bell ringers were ringing for the climate.

Eco Star Kate Swindells joins Amanda Yorwerth to explain who the Sopwell Eco Stars are, what they’re doing and why they think that tackling big issues like the climate on a community level can have benefits for people and planet.

During their month of protests, local Just Stop Oil activist, Craig Scudder, explains what their campaign is about, why he’s still joining other protestors blocking roads, and how he feels about being so disruptive at such a difficult time.

Environmental groups like the Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust and ESPB are angry about the UK Government’s ‘Attack on Nature’. But what is it? And what might be the implications in Hertfordshire. Chloe Edwards of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust explains. And if, as Chloe suggests, you’d like to take action on this, check out ... Read more

Local log merchants are seeing unprecedented demand as people opt to burn wood as the cost of gas and electricity soars. And what could be more lovely than a roaring log fire? In this week’s show, Dr Brian Moench explains burning wood is bad news for personal health, public health and the environment.

Local author Judith Leary Joyce has written the book she wished she had when she set out to make her home more energy efficient and cheaper to run. She explains what’s in it and why you’ll be wanting a copy.

What’s more powerful for the climate than going vegan, giving up your car or stopping flying? Moving your money affairs to a more sustainable organisation. If you’re wondering what that involves or how you might get started then listen to this week’s podcast to hear about some new women only workshops designed to help. For ... Read more

Meet the Boris Bikes’ little sister – Watford’s Beryl Bikes. In this podcast we hear from elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Phil Elis, CEO and co founder of Beryl Bikes about how the first hire bike scheme outside a major city is going and how it could, perhaps, benefit other local towns and ... Read more

With the deepening climate crisis plus a new scheme available to Hertfordshire residents to purchase solar panels more cheaply, and, even with the new government scheme, electricity prices remaining eye wateringly high, it’s no surprise that interest in solar panels is rocketing. In this week’s show we hear from SADC’s Sustainability Officer about the Solar ... Read more

Students will soon be heading off for the new term, with the pound in their pocket more stretched than ever before. In this week’s show we’ll have one student’s tips for saving pounds and the planet at the same time.