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- Save the Punk Turtle!Did you know 50 billion years of evolutionary history is under threat of extinction? Rikki Gumbs from ZSL Edge programme and Dr James Rosindell discuss punk turtles (aka Mary River Turtle), how to Zoom in on the Tree of Life and why we need to save the rarest and most precious of our species who are on the edge of extinction. This podcast is the latest in our series in collaboration with the Grantham Institute. Photo courtesy of ZSL and copyright Chris Van Wyk
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35 min - Curly-Headed Fish HooversLost to the UK since Roman times, according to Ben Macdonald - conservation writer, field director in wildlife television and keen naturalist - the enormous Dalmatian pelican might once again be spotted (no pun intended) gliding across our marshes and wetlands. Along with John Arbon from WWT’s Barnes Wetland Centre, Ben describes the dramatic decline of the bird population in the UK over the past 2000 years and the hopes for the future rebirding of the country. Pockets of diverse wildlife as seen on John’s patch at Barnes could spread and be re-established. Not a flight of fancy but an exciting, realisable vision.
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42 min - Paying for Net Zero
Transition to Green Energy - who pays? The producer, the polluter or the consumer?
Join our expert guests Neil Hirst, Senior Policy Fellow for Energy and Mitigation at the Grantham Institute and Juliet Davenport, CEO of Good Energy as they discuss the paradigm shift we need in policy and regulation that will free up the consumer so we can make our own decisions about how to heat and power our homes. Trust the consumer says Juliet - they know what they are doing .... does the government??
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36 min - Local Fish For DinnerFancy "....a fishy on a little dishy, when the boat comes in"? But, if the boats aren't going out, there won't be any fish! Catch our Fish for Dinner podcast produced by Planet Pod for The Blue Marine Foundation and hear how they are supporting sustainable fishing to ensure the fish caught in native waters are getting to customers while Covid 19 has shut down the routes to market, keeping the fishing industry afloat. And if that's not enough puns, maybe Chef Mark Hix will reel you in as he shares his Tshirt (and some recipes for unusual fish) with us as well.
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34 min - Journey Through Wild LandscapesAuthor and walker Peter Fiennes joins Alastair Driver from Rewilding Britain and Amanda to discuss how landscape shapes imagination and how rewilding today is about man and wildlife living in harmony together, not about resetting the baseline or turning the clock back.
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36 min - Eco-nomics and the Climate!In this fascinating "eco-nomics" discussion with guests Professor Michael Grubb and Dr Alex Köberle we explore what choices and opportunities there may be to build a greener economy once the current world health crisis is over. What will the lasting impacts be on global markets and are we likely to see disruptive models emerging which will help drive us towards a more sustainable model for businesses?
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41 min - Fashion in a time of CovidJoin Amanda and co-host Beatrice as they talk to writer and fashion consultant Aja Barber alongside Sarah Ditty, Global Policy Director at Fashion Revolution about the future of fashion post Covid-19The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. From the water-heavy production processes, the carbon emissions and the huge amount of waste it produces, with 300,000 tonnes of clothing sent to landfill in the UK in 2016. The current model of mass production and rapid turnaround plays into the consumer’s constant desire for something new and is having detrimental effects on both people and planet. We ask who bears the cost of the clothes we wear and the exploitative nature of the fashion industry, why it needs to change and what Covid-19 means for the industry and its workers. We also explore the responsibilities and brands in considering the environmental and ethical consequences of our actions and how we can call for change. This episode is going live in #Digitalfashionrevolutionweek, a week that commemorates the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013 in Bangladesh. This tragically killed thousands of workers and exposed the horrific working conditions of garment factories supplying clothing retailers in the UK and around the world.
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46 min - Wildlife From Your WindowBuzzing bees, beautiful butterflies, burbling birdsong ..... what better way to banish the blues?
Take a break from staring at your own four walls and join our guests to look for beasties, bees and birds right on your doorstep ( or through your window). The Urban Birder, David Lindo, tells us which birds we can see in the city sky - wherever you are. Tony Whitbread and Gill Perkins share their insights into insects, trees, plants and Bees.
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50 min - Learning from the IceWhat can studying core samples from over 2.5m years ago tell us about the likely impact of climate change today?
Join us as we talk with climate science expert Professor Martin Siegert about his work to investigate what conditions were like on earth during the Pliocene era (5.3 to 2.6 million years ago) - the last time atmospheric carbon emissions were around 400ppm for a prolonged period. We explore what conditions at that time can tell us about what we might encounter if we don't reduce our current levels of carbon.
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40 min - PP's A to Z Guide to Climate Change and the EnvironmentJoin Amanda and Jim for this special Covid 19-free podcast as they step their way from A to Z and guide you through some useful climate change and environment terms. Essential listening to prep for those Houseparty quizzes or help out with home schooling assignments. We hope all our listeners are staying safe and well and wish everyone good health. Happy listening!
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About Planet Pod
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From politicians to protesters, scientists to entrepreneurs, we talk to the people behind the headlines. We are in a climate emergency. What can we do to protect our planet? At Planet Pod we believe…
that the first step is to take action, every small step adds up to change. We aim to share ideas and knowledge to help us all live more sustainable lives. Together we can make great strides towards halting climate change and making a difference, but the time to act is now.
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