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- #14: Boris's Offshore Wind, Nuclear Fusion and robot built homesJoin us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss Boris's new plans to build back greener with offshore wind.Think. Educate. Act.Offshore Wind links:Boris's speech in full:https://www.conservatives.com/news/boris-johnson-read-the-prime-ministers-keynote-speech-in-fullCheaper Wind Farmshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200727114649.htmThe view from the 'For Britain Movement':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjCZXraVSucDiscussion points include:Top Gear features Model 3 in a bizarre, classic Top Gear testhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-wins-3-top-gear-24-hr-test-video/McDonald's U.K Partners Beyond Meat To Launch Vegan Burger, Reports Insiderhttps://www.plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/mcdonalds-uk-to-launch-vegan-beyond-burger-say-reportsWe've Long Waited for Fusion. This Reactor May Finally Deliver It—Fast:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a34224299/nuclear-fusion-compact-reactor-sparc-timeline/Mercedes-Benz announces several new electric cars, teases EQE and EQS SUV:https://electrek.co/2020/10/06/mercedes-benz-announces-new-electric-cars-teases-eqe-eqs-suv/UK’s first home built by robot bricklayer:https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/10/06/uks-first-home-built-by-robo-bricklayer/New plans to make UK world leader in green energy:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-to-make-uk-world-leader-in-green-energy57 min
- #13: Kettle Bells & Rucking, Tesla Battery Day and 'mini wind turbines'Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss how the minimalist gym of kettle bells and rucking.Think. Educate. Act.Kettle Bells & Rucking Links:https://fitatmidlife.com/what-is-rucking/https://www.goruck.com/https://www.goruck.com/rucking-101https://youtu.be/cKx8xE8jJZsDiscussion points include:Device to curb microplastic emissions wins James Dyson awardhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/17/device-to-curb-microplastic-emissions-wins-james-dyson-awardTiny wind turbine' can collect energy from a walker's swinging armhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/23/tiny-wind-turbine-can-collect-energy-from-a-walkers-swinging-armFord will shut its Bridgend factory after 40 yearshttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ford-shut-bridgend-factory-after-18989482New Graphene Battery can be charged in just 15 secondshttps://www.visordown.com/news/industry/new-graphene-battery-can-be-charged-just-15-secondsTesla's 200mph Model S Plaid with 520 mile range goes on sale for £131,000https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8764277/Teslas-520-mile-range-Model-S-Plaid-goes-sale-UK-131k.htmlRound of applause:Lego announcing that all its packaging will be sustainable by the end of 2025: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2020/09/23/lego-s-green-packaging-about-more-eco-conscious-parentsChina's 2060 carbon neutral pledge:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2255178-chinas-2060-carbon-neutral-pledge-is-a-big-deal-but-is-it-big-enough/Google, Unilever partnership uses AI for sustainable sourcing: https://searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com/news/252489679/Google-Unilever-partnership-uses-AI-for-sustainable-sourcing200 Major Food Producers Commit to Sharing Sustainability Journey: https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/200-major-food-producers-commit-sharing-sustainability-journeyRoyal Dutch Shell is to cut between 7000 - 9000 jobshttps://www.bbc.com/news/business-54351815Tesla Battery Day Full Coveragehttps://www.youtube.com/embed/l6T9xIeZTdsTesco to increase sales of meal alternatives by 300% by 2025https://www.sharecast.com/news/news-and-announcements/tesco-sales-plant-based-meat-substitutes-300--7657660.htmlPlastic straws to be banned in England from 1st Octoberhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54356427#:~:text=Single%2Duse%20plastic%20straws%2C%20cotton,the%20items%20was%20April%202020.Future Tech Links:Awake Electric Surfboards (featured on Fully Charged)https://fullycharged.show/episodes/awake-electric-surfboards-aim-zero/Mercedez Vision ATVRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChqM3zqTREQ#action=shareTurntide Technologies New Smart Motorhttps://electrek.co/2020/09/30/turntide-technologies-smart-electric-motor/1 hr 14 min
- #12: Investing in the Future You Want, Lucid Motors and life on VenusJoin us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss how to invest in the future you want.Think. Educate. Act.Investing Links:Use this link www.trading212.com/invite/uzZrv and we both get a free share worth up to £100.Hyperchange YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LAjODfg7dnSSrrPGGPPMwHyperCharts Tool: https://hypercharts.co/ETFs mentioned: URTH, ICLN, UKSR, TRIGDiscussion points include:Hitachi ditches UK nuclear power projects:https://www.ft.com/content/1a079f1e-6cfe-4d27-ab8f-df3b5b93e198Lost Decade for Nature:https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4020136/lost-decade-nature-uk-accused-missing-majority-biodiversity-targetsLucid Air unveiling:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbde-SgWGMClimate change: Tax frequent fliers and get rid of SUVs, government told:https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54087176The UK’s first EV-only service station set to open soon:https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/11/the-uks-first-ev-only-service-station-set-to-open-soon/Scotland to offer citizens a £20K interest-free loan to buy a secondhand EV:https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/14/scotland-to-offer-citizens-a-26k-interest-free-loan-to-buy-a-secondhand-ev/Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two years:https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54146718Google says its carbon footprint is now zero:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-54141899Sustainable food packaging hub launches in Wales:https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/09/14/Welsh-Government-invests-in-sustainable-food-packaging-hubBP joins chorus calling for early ban on new petrol and diesel cars:https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bp-joins-chorus-calling-for-early-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-8wvp6qkb2AI-powered ship sets sail for sea trials and environmental research missions:https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/09/16/ai-powered-ship-sets-sail-for-sea-trials-and-environmental-research-missions/Authorities charge Uber backup driver involved in fatal self-driving crash:https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/16/authorities-charge-uber-backup-driver-involved-in-fatal-self-driving-crash/Another UK escooter trial is on hold because people are breaking the rules:https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/16/yet-another-uk-escooter-trial-on-hold-people-are-breaking-rules/Signs of alien life detected on Venus:https://news.sky.com/story/signs-of-alien-life-detected-on-venus-120716251 hr 29 min
- #11: Stoicism, World EV Day and Zap Map's pay for powerJoin us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss StoicismThink. Educate. Act.Stoicism Links:https://www.njlifehacks.com/what-is-stoicism-overview-definition-10-stoic-principles/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StoicismRecommended Reading:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/B08F7YXPYB/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Perseverance-translations/dp/1781257655/Discussion points include:Generating clean energy from the coal mineshttps://www.theengineer.co.uk/generating-clean-energy-from-the-coal-mines/Superdrug launches new sanitary pads for 'people who menstruate'https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/superdrug-new-sanitary-pads-people-menstruate-a4540671.htmlZap-Map’s EV charging point locator app now lets you pay for power toohttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/07/uk-ev-charging-mappers-zap-map-make-charger-payments-easier-zap-pay/Windows become transparent solar panels with added nanoparticleshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2253816-windows-become-transparent-solar-panels-with-added-nanoparticles/‘Cold Tube’ Invented to Beat the Summer Heat More Efficiently Than Air Conditioninghttps://scitechdaily.com/cold-tube-invented-to-beat-the-summer-heat-more-efficiently-than-air-conditioning/Shorter lifespan of faster-growing trees will add to climate crisis, study findshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/08/shorter-lifespan-of-faster-growing-trees-will-add-to-climate-crisis-study-findsChanging what we eat could offset years of climate-warming emissions, new analysis findshttps://phys.org/news/2020-09-offset-years-climate-warming-emissions-analysis.htmlMore questions raised over what actually happens to our recycled plastichttps://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-recycling-uk-2647461489.htmlHull fires up low carbon district heating vision (Bloody Hull, it's warm)https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019889/hull-fires-low-carbon-district-heating-visionWorld EV Day and the UK Government planshttps://www.worldevday.org/https://www.verdict.co.uk/world-ev-day/Another Loop Member - McDonaldshttps://www.edie.net/news/5/McDonald-s-joins-TerraCycle-s-Loop-programme-to-trial-reusable-cups/Uber is the latest to join the pledges of becoming zero emissionshttps://www.edie.net/news/6/Uber-commits-to-becoming-zero-emissions-mobility-platform-by-2040/Co-op have announced they will be collecting "scrunchable plastic"https://www.edie.net/news/5/Co-op-launches-in-store-collection-scheme-for-single-use-plastics/Mining returns to Cornwallhttps://www.ft.com/content/80cbf087-0f3c-432f-9576-122b52bda051EV Only Drive-In cinema launched by Fully Chargedhttps://fullycharged.show/episodes/electric-drive-in-cinema-in-association-with-polestar/1 hr 15 min
- #10: Tiny Houses, Neuralink demo reaction and the all new Airlander 10Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss the 'Tiny House' movement coming to the UKThink. Educate. Act.'Living Big In A Tiny House' is a YouTube channel dedicated to visiting Tiny Houses built all over the world, here are a couple examples from the UKYoung Woodworker Crafts Stunning Off-Grid Tiny Househttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRiH_rzDUw&t=123s17 Year Old Builds Tiny House For Only £6,000!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEkxd3ux8WkWoman Builds £1000 Tiny Earthen Home To Live Close To Nature In Welsh Woodshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7O-fIYSsYDiscussion points include:Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering a 5p per litre increase in fuel dutyhttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019537/green-budget-treasury-reportedly-considering-fuel-duty-hikePlastic bags might be doubling in price, so says Defrahttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019519/plastic-bags-government-confirms-retailers-england-levy-10p-charge-aprilAmazon orders 1,800 electric Merc vans for Europe.https://cleantechnica.com/2020/08/28/amazon-orders-1800-mercedes-electric-delivery-vans-for-eu-and-uk/SEAT gets kids to decorate EV chargershttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019488/eyesore-seat-enlists-kids-redesign-ev-chargers-clutter-complaintsElon Musk demonstrated a Neuralink brain implant in a live pighttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2253274-elon-musk-demonstrated-a-neuralink-brain-implant-in-a-live-pig/UK firm flying high as eco-friendly airship project gathers pacehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/29/uk-firm-flying-high-as-eco-friendly-airship-project-gathers-paceSkoda launches its all-new Enyaq EVhttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/02/skoda-launches-its-all-new-enyaq-ev-heres-what-you-need-to-know/The UK’s best and worst places to own an electric vehiclehttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/29/the-uks-best-and-worst-places-to-own-an-electric-vehicle-syndication/1 hr 15 min
- #9: The Future We Choose (Paris climate agreement), Neurolink and nuclear waste pacemakersJoin us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and 'The Future We Choose' (from the authors of the Paris Climate Agreement).Think. Educate. Act.Discussion points include:Book: The Future We Choosehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Future-We-Choose-Surviving-Climate/dp/1838770828Links:‘Pooholes’ filled with eco-friendly material made from wastewaterhttps://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/08/potholes-filled-with-eco-friendly-material-made-from-wastewater/https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/eco-friendly-pothole-fixNew UK law to curb deforestation in supply chainshttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53891421Major step towards 'Artificial Photosynthesis' as device produces clean energy like plantshttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/clean-energy-photosynthesis-artificial-carbon-neutral-cambridge-a9685886.htmlThis company claims it can use nuclear waste to make batteries that last 28,000 years without charginghttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/25/nuclear-waste-batteries-last-28000-years-without-charging/Elon Musk promises to show a working brain-computer chip for 'Human-AI Symbiosis'https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-chip-ai-event-when-a9688966.htmlUber and Lyft’s last ditch attempt to keep their business model alivehttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/24/proposition-22-uber-and-lyfts-last-ditch-attempt-to-keep-their-business-model-alive/How COVID-19 is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuelshttps://thenextweb.com/cars/2020/08/22/how-covid-19-is-accelerating-the-shift-away-from-fossil-fuels-syndication/Wind power provided almost 60 per cent of the UK's electricity thanks to Storm Ellenhttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019403/storm-ellen-powers-uk-wind-farms-generation-recordTwelve companies have joined together to form the Renewable Transport Fuel Avengers / Association (RTFA), a new trade body launched this week for producers and suppliers of greener transport fuels.https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019399/renewable-transport-fuel-association-green-fuel-firms-launch-trade-bodyLoop now partnering with Ulta to combat the beauty industries plastic waste problemhttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019272/ulta-beauty-bringing-refillable-containers-cosmetics-industry'Not a green recovery': Green groups slam government's £27.4bn roads planhttps://truckerworld.uk/2020/08/not-a-green-recovery-green-groups-slam-governments-27-4bn-roads-plan/Kaluza will provide smart flexible energy serviceshttps://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2020/08/25/kaluza-readies-electricity-grid-for-mix-of-charging-technologiesEarth Overshoot Day 2020 delayed this year due to the pandemichttps://www.plantbasednews.org/news/earth-overshoot-day-2020-later-covid-19Quick fire newsThere's a new baby electric Jaguar to take on Tesla Model 3: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/353006/new-baby-electric-jaguar-take-tesla-model-3Finally a dating app for those who own a Tesla: https://thenextweb.com/shareables/2020/08/20/tesla-elon-musk-dating-app/Londoners can now how hire a Tesla for the day with a contactless app: https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-electric-car-hire-london-ufodrive-a4524511.htmlRobots can now store energy like humans in 'fat reserves' after battery breakthrough: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/robot-batteries-humans-biomorphic-robotics-fat-reserves-a9678576.htmlEurope overtakes China as biggest consumer of plug-in electric vehicles: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/26/europe-overtakes-china-as-biggest-consumer-of-plug-in-electric-vehicles/Tesla driving YouTuber warned: Don’t use Autopilot on UK roads, it’s illegal: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/26/tesla-driving-youtuber-warned-dont-use-autopilot-on-uk-roads-its-illegal/Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to b1 hr 25 min
- #8: Plant First (Flexitarian), Vegans causing trouble, Tesla Autopilot legal in the UK?Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and the "Plant First" diet a.k.a. Flexitarianism.Think. Educate. Act.Discussion points include:Plant First diethttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191123-what-milk-is-best-cows-dairy-free-alternativehttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-health-benefits-of-fishLinks:Vegans should drink cow's milkhttps://inews.co.uk/news/british-vegans-drink-cows-milk-help-planet-charity-580800Transparent Solar Cells Breakthroughhttps://news.umich.edu/transparent-solar-panels-for-windows-hit-record-8-efficiency/Hottest Ever Recorded Temperature on Earth?https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/19/highest-recorded-temperature-ever-death-valleyUntitled Goose Game ditches plastic for its eco-friendly game caseshttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/08/untitled-goose-game-ditches-plastic-for-its-eco-friendly-game-cases/Cardiff and Bridgend heat network projects get £16m cash boosthttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-53756784UK takes its first step towards regulating autonomous vehicle techhttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/18/the-uk-takes-its-first-step-towards-regulating-autonomous-vehicle-tech/Plant protein responds to radio waves by making seedlings grow fasterhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2251835-plant-protein-responds-to-radio-waves-by-making-seedlings-grow-faster/1 hr 7 min
- #7: FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), V2G and epic UK E-Scooter FailThink. Educate. Act.Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss FIREDiscussion points include:FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)Links:UK personal financial reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonalFinance/Fire IL reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FIREUK/FIRE reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fire/FIRE visualiser app: https://fire.evley.app/Wheat grown in vertical farmshttps://phys.org/news/2020-07-yield-potential-wheat-grown-controlled-environment.ampUK e-scooter trial on-hold after ‘underage’ teens ride 12MPH on 70MPH highwayhttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/04/uk-e-scooter-trials-shaky-start-expansion-on-hold-ginger-middlesbrough/Alphabet issues sustainability bonds to support environmental and social initiativeshttps://blog.google/alphabet/alphabet-issues-sustainability-bonds-support-environmental-and-social-initiatives/Government cut in red tape will triple UK's battery capacityhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/14/government-hopes-cut-in-red-tape-will-triple-uk-battery-capacityWhy vehicle-to-grid charging could be the cheapest way to secure renewable energyhttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/01/why-vehicle-to-grid-charging-could-be-the-cheapest-way-to-secure-renewable-energy-syndication/Carbon-free diet from HelloFresh?https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018606/carbon-offset-diet-hellofresh-commits-offsetting-emissionsMicrosoft vows to become zero wastehttps://www.edie.net/news/5/Microsoft-vows-to-become-a--zero-waste--business-by-2030/Dropbox vows to use 100% renewable energyhttps://blog.dropbox.com/topics/company/dropbox-sets-sustainability-goals-for-2030Government releases rules for Green Home Grantshttps://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018566/green-home-grants-government-confirms-rules-september-launch-gbp2bn-scheme1 hr 5 min
- #6: Wireless Charging for EVs, mini-Hollands and Renewable Investment PensionsThink. Educate. Act.Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss wireless charging for EVs.Discussion points include:Nandos vow to not include chlorine in their chickenhttps://www.farminguk.com/news/nando-s-vows-to-never-use-chlorinated-chicken_56186.htmlMulti-million pound fun to create mini-Hollands in the UK and GPs prescribe cycling.https://www.edie.net/news/11/Boris-Johnson-unveils--2bn-boost-for-walking-and-cycling-infrastructure/Oliver Zipse updates us on BMW's business model and its adoption of sustainability to its core.https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-generation-bmw-5-series-and-x1-gain-electric-versionsPensions funds begin investing in renewable future and pull funding from fossil-fueled companieshttps://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/29/national-employment-savings-trust-uks-biggest-pension-fund-divests-from-fossil-fuelsJohn Lewis and Waitrose outline plans for electric trucks and convert diesels to bio-methane trucks.https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018340/john-lewis-waitrose-ramp-electric-vans-serve-online-delivery-surgeDPD go beyond their previous targets to electrify their van fleet.https://theenergyst.com/dpd-hits-electric-vehicle-target-ahead-of-schedule-plots-route-ahead/Plans agreed for creation of Bridgend County Climate Emergency Response Programmehttps://www.bridgend.gov.uk/news/plans-agreed-for-creation-of-bridgend-county-climate-emergency-response-programme/The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight suggest E-Highways with overhead cables on roads.https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/27/ehighways-could-slash-uk-road-freight-emissions-says-studyEarth faces plastic pollution disaster unless we take drastic actionhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2249621-earth-faces-plastic-pollution-disaster-unless-we-take-drastic-action/Undecided with Matt FerrellEV wireless charging - powering the future of autonomous vehicleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qoHCMy-laAOssia's charging system:https://www.ossia.com/cota/1 hr 6 min
- #5: Resource Based Economy, Shadow Solar, the Vivaro-E and the VW ID 3Think. Educate. Act.Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss the concept of a Resource Based Economy including the Venus Project.Resource Based Economy: Venus ProjectThe Venus Project is a non-profit organisation that presents a new socio-economic model utilising science and technology toward social betterment to achieve a sustainable civilisation of abundance for all, without exception.Website: https://www.thevenusproject.com/Explanation: https://youtu.be/_EkMjTnWk14Discussion points include:Battery firm chooses Welsh site for Britain's first gigafactoryHarnessing the non-visible light spectrum for solarThousands of Uber’s Jump ebikes saved from scrap heapGreta Thunberg wins 1 Million Euro and then donates itSevere plastic pollution in the River ThamesThe new Vivaro-E electric vanThe new VW ID 3 electric carCBI and Net Zero Infrastructure Commission apply more pressure on the UK governmentLinks:https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jul/17/battery-firm-chooses-welsh-site-for-britains-first-gigafactoryhttps://www.euronews.com/living/2020/07/21/invisible-light-can-now-be-harnessed-for-solar-powerhttps://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/07/22/thousands-of-ubers-jump-ebikes-saved-from-scrap-heap-to-be-loaned-out-for-freehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53477604https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53479635https://www.drivingelectric.com/vauxhall/vivarohttps://www.nextgreencar.com/news/8953/vw-id3-available-to-order-for-prebookers/https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018062/cbi-calls-2025-gas-boiler-phase-net-zero-track1 hr 32 min
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