Jemima Parry-Jones MBE is a conservationist, author, raptor breeder, lecturer, consultant and is the Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey.

Today she discusses her life, influences and her views on conservation of birds of prey. Specifically her involvement in helping with the vulture crisis: https://www.icbp.org/icbp-vulture-conservation/

Find the International Centre for Birds of Prey on twitter here: @ICBPNewent

and find me @FascinatePod

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Find out all about We Are Possible (formerly 10:10 Climate Action) here: https://www.wearepossible.org/

If you want more information on the history of climate change, Alice has her own website https://www.climatehistories.com/who.

Find her on twitter @alicebell

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Mark, or 'Doc' to his friends, is an avid cold water swimmer. He worked as a GP for 35 years, and is currently a director at IMAS (International Mixed Ability Sport). The charity are breaking down barriers for people to participate in mainstream sport. 

He challenges us to examine how we view people with disabilities and check ourselves when putting others into a box. 

IMAS Manifesto - http://www.mixedabilitysports.org/mixed-ability-manifesto/

Anthony boxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDwXfX6SRts

IMAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzZAHUBcqiU26v_fVPokAw 

Thanks for the music Laura! @laurajamesmusic

Laura James' YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/loraspaperheart -

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Ryan is a theoretical astrophysicist based at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge. His work involves examining the atmospheres of distant planets with the ultimate goal of finding signs of life.

Obsessed with space exploration since he was a child, Ryan followed his dream of going to mars by enrolling in the Mars One mission selection process. He’s in the final 100 applicants.

Ryan is an avid scientific communicator, regularly giving talks, appearing on the radio & TV and also runs a successful YouTube channel Martian Colonist

You can find him on twitter @MartianColonist or visit his website https://distantworlds.space/

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Author of A FOREST IN THE CLOUDS: MY YEAR AMONG THE MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN THE REMOTE ENCLAVE OF DIAN FOSSEY

John has some incredible stories from his time in Rwanda. From being charged by a silverback to cuddles with an orphan gorilla, John’s time at Karisoke research centre was an eventful one!

We also discuss his life once he left Africa, his work, his successful career as an artist and how he became the master storyteller he is today.

You can find his book on amazon or his website: https://jdfowler7.wixsite.com/forest-in-the-clouds

Twitter: @JohnDFowler 

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Claire is the matriarch of the frugal family. Built on the 4 pillars; People, Planet, Pocket & Parenting, she's bursting with ideas and recommendations on how to live a greener, cleaner life without the hefty price tag you may think comes along with it. 

Learn all about the work she does on her website and blog: www.thefrugalfamily.co.uk

Or keep up to date on twitter 

@thefrugalfamily

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CEO of Drug Science, The Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, discusses the effect our current drug policy is having and why it needs to be changed to a policy backed by evidence. 

Useful links:

Drug Science - http://www.drugscience.org.uk/

Clark French - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61tDSa76ao&t=18s

Prof. David Nutt - https://twitter.com/ProfDavidNutt 

A Framework for a regulated market for cannabis in the UK- https://www.tdpf.org.uk/sites/default/files/A_framework_for_a_regulated_market_for_cannabis_in_the_UK.pdf

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Dr Belham now applies her neuroscience expertise to improve social mobility through education. She works for the social enterprise Seneca Learning offering a free platform to schools, teachers and students enabling them to learn and study in a more effective way.

She speaks about revision and learning techniques, how age effects learning, brain care and much more. 

https://www.senecalearning.com/ 

To get in touch, Email her at [email protected]

@FlaviaBelhamPhD @SenecaLearn

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