Welcome to our last episode for 2019! Today we chat about the little things that have a big impact when it comes to the silly season. Tis a time for ALL our favourite things - family, friends, feasts and festivities - but unfortunately it can also be a time where our impact on the planet blows out of proportion. But never fear - there is plenty that we can be doing to make our holiday season more sustainable.

So tune in for the answers to all the big questions - like what gifts can I give that don't cost the earth? How do I decorate my home with Christmas lights without blowing my electricity costs (and emissions) through the roof? And where oh where are we going to fit all that bloody food?!

Join us for this and more as we wrap up for the end of the year - and whatever you're doing for the holiday season, we hope you enjoy it and we'll see you in 2020!

Apps referred to:

To see if what you're buying stacks up against your values - Good On You - http://goodonyou.eco

To support local communities - Buy from the bush @buyfromthebush

To keep an eye on specials and sweet sweet deals - Shoptagr - www.shoptagr.com

Purple Shampoo Bar

https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/organic-shampoo/2774423/ethique-tone-it-down-purple-solid.html

Spendings around Christmas:

Millennials splurge over $1000 on gifts per year.

https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/christmas-consumer-budget-and-spending-2018-201812.html

$51.5 billion in spending from Australian's in 2018 holiday season

http://www.roymorgan.com/findings/7803-roy-morgan-ara-christmas-2018-sales-forecast-201811160424

Air conditioning running costs - Canstar Blue

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/how-much-electricity-does-aircon-use/

https://www.canstarblue.com.au/electricity/cut-summer-power-bill/

Three-quarters of Australian households have air conditioning - Australian Bureau of Statistics

https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/mf/4602.0.55.001

Buy Regional this Christmas NSW Government partnership with local advocates to showcase local produces from drought affected communities in NSW

https://www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/regional-nsw/buy-regional-this-christmas/

Avoid Battery Powered Gifts where possible 40% of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Discarded batteries are an environmental hazard. Even rechargeable batteries find their way into the waste stream eventually

https://www.epa.gov/wastes/wycd/funfacts/winter.htm and https://ecocycle.org/holidayguide

Improved Efficiency of using LED

Welcome to our first bonus episode!

When recording the bushfires episode, Sam got to talk to Jill and Nikki about the personal side of the catastrophic bushfires that continue to rage across Australia. In this chat we go deep, talking about emotions of fear and grief around the fires, what it is like to work in the city, away from loved ones who are facing uncertainty and threats, our feelings on collective climate action and so much more.

And at the end of it all- this conversation is about why and how we still have hope!

Again we would like to thank the amazing firefighters who are working tirelessly to control the fires and save lives and property. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by bushfires. We know we've been luckier than many people, who have lost so much.

Please stay safe and look after yourselves. Safety is the number one priority.

Getting Hot in Here is your shortcut to understanding the facts of the climate crisis and what we can all do to make positive changes in our homes, workplaces and communities. Your hosts are three Brisbane based professionals with backgrounds in law, engineering and science communication, brought together by a shared passion for the environment. Getting Hot in Here will cut through the noise of the climate conversation, and present current research in everyday language, along with actionable solutions.

Welcome to our second episode! Unprecedented bushfires have been raging across Australia for months, and we can expect this to continue into summer. Why are people talking about climate change, and how does it link to Australia's bushfires? Today we will be talking about our personal experiences preparing for fire, as well as drivers of bushfire risk, global trends, controlled burns and what we can expect for the future.

For more information visit our website gettinghotinhere.com or use the quick links below.

We would like to thank the amazing firefighters who are working tirelessly to control the fires and save lives and property. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by bushfires. In the event of a possible bushfire emergency the safest plan is to leave early. Pay attention to your local radio and TV stations and monitor our website and social media pages on hot, dry, windy days. This will help you plan your day and make sure you avoid areas where there is an increased risk of a bush fire. Follow your bush fire survival plan. If you do not have a bush fire survival plan, ensure you know what you will do before, during and after the fire.

Please stay safe and look after yourselves. Safety is the number one priority.

State and Territory Fire Services

NSW https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

QLD https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/

Victoria https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Tasmania https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/

South Australia https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/

Western Australia https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/

Northern Territory https://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue-service

ACT https://esa.act.gov.au/rural-fire-service

Identifying location of fires (not to be used for preservation of life or property decisions)

https://myfirewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au/

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

https://hotspots.dea.ga.gov.au/

Preparing a bushfire safety plan

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan

How you can donate

Support your local brigade, for example: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade)

Australian Red Cross https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-bushfires

Salvation Army

https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/make-a-donation/donate-online/?appeal=disasterappeal

The St Vincent de Paul Society

Getting Hot in Here is your shortcut to understanding the facts of the climate crisis and what we can all do to make positive changes in our homes, workplaces and communities. Your hosts are three Brisbane based professionals with backgrounds in law, engineering and science communication, brought together by a shared passion for the environment. Getting Hot in Here will cut through the noise of the climate conversation, and present current research in everyday language, along with actionable solutions.

In this episode we start with the basics - what is climate change exactly? What should we all know? If you are in a rush but still want the crash course - feel free to skip ahead to 9:15min.

For more information visit our website gettinghotinhere.com or use the quick links below.

•IPCC Fifth Assessment Report

•Atmospheric CO2 levels

•Concentrations of CO2 throughout history

•Increase in temperatures since the industrial revolution

•Greenhouse gases

•Greenhouse gas absorption spectrum

•Number of cattle in the world

•Deforestation

•Droughts

•Extreme weather

•Ocean acidification

•Bleached coral

•Melting glaciers and permafrost

•Paris Agreement