Fraser Stewart is a PhD student researching local renewable energy systems at the University of Strathclyde. As well as giving a preview of COP26, Fraser discussed his Five Degrees of Change, including scaling up local and community owned renewable energy, using more public transport, and getting more working class voices into the energy and climate policy space. 

Saoirse McHugh is a political activist who has made a big impression in the two years since she first ran for election. In this week's episode, Saoirse gives her Five Degrees of Change, including shutting Ireland down as a tax haven, stopping flying, going vegan and establishing a Department of Food. 

Michael E Mann, one of the world's best known climate scientists, gives his Five Degrees of Change for a better relationship with the planet. Michael explains why he has taken to the front line of the climate war, and how the forces of "inaction" are changing their tactics from outright climate denial, to deception, distraction and doom mongering. 

Sinead Mercier gives her Five Degrees of Change, including ensuring a just transition, only buying second hand clothes, and greater public ownership of our energy system. 

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Irish Green Party and current Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport gives his Five Degrees of Change for a greener world. From growing our offshore wind industry, to getting Ireland's district heating system off the ground, to eating better for his health and the environment, Ryan displays a deep knowledge and passion for environmental policy.

Following the Irish last general election, the strained arithmetic of a three-way coalition between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party meant Richard Bruton lost out on a cabinet seat, despite being broadly recognised as having led an energetic reform agenda at the Department of the Environment over his term in office. His Climate Action Plan represented a sea change in Irish climate policy, and will serve as the framework for Irish climate action in years to come. In this episode, Richard gives his five degrees of change for a greener world. 

Marie Donnelly, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council gives her Five Degrees of Change. The Climate Change Advisory Council advises the Irish government directly on climate policy and is instrumental in holding the Irish state to account for its climate progress. 

David Connolly of Wind Energy Ireland discusses three policy changes and two personal changes for a greener world in his episode of Five Degrees of Change.

Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for the European Green Deal discussed his three policy changes and two personal changes for a greener world.