❄️ Methane emissions from glaciers? Yes, it’s a thing.

Sarah Sapper's research takes us to Greenland, where she studies how melting ice could be releasing hidden greenhouse gases.

🎧 A truly mind-expanding episode—because who knew glaciers could contribute to climate change?

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🌱 Can animal manure-based fertilisers work as well as synthetic ones? Hongzhen is on a mission to find out!

Her research tests how plants absorb nitrogen from bio-based fertilisers compared to traditional methods. The results? Promising!

🎧 If you’re into sustainable farming, this one’s for you!

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🥕 Food waste—it’s a problem we all contribute to. But how can we do better?

Louise Bartek, a PhD student in Sweden, conducts Life Cycle Assessments on food waste and production to find more sustainable solutions.

🎧 Next time you go grocery shopping, think about how small changes can make a big impact!

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🦠 What’s happening beneath our feet?

Louis, a microbiologist in Sweden, studies how soil microbes respond to environmental changes—whether due to climate change or new farming techniques.

🎧 Next time you step on soil, remember: it’s full of life! Tune in to learn more.

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🍏🍷 What do apple orchards and vineyards have in common? They want to be fertilised for optimal yield!

Catarina studies how manure can replace mineral fertilisers in apple farming and how satellite images can help optimise vineyard fertilisation.

🎧 A fascinating chat about sustainable agriculture and tech—listen in!

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🌲 Forestry—it’s not just about trees, but also carbon storage, living space for animals, and…products like paper.

Balancing them all in an optimal way is Max vision.

Max, a PhD student in Sweden, studies Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to determine the best way to manage forests for both products (like timber) and services (like carbon sequestration).

🎧 If you’ve ever wondered about the environmental impact of that notebook you’re using, this one’s for you!

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🌏 From France to Denmark to New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland—Nelly’s research on phosphorus sustainability is truly global.

Nelly Raymond and I talk about soils, fertilisers, and why phosphorus is one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements in agriculture.

🎧 Give it a listen and discover how something as small as a single element of molecule has a massive impact on what and how much we have on our plates.

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💩 Manure—it’s not just waste, it’s full of potential!

Joana Prado, a PhD student from the University of Lisbon, studies how mixing different types of manure can enhance fertiliser value.

By finding an optimal blend those mixes may replace mineral fertilisers making agricultural more circular and sustainable.

🎧 Want to hear how poop can help save the planet? Listen in! :D

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💡 Can ashes and biochar replace traditional fertilisers?

In this episode, we discuss how bio-based fertilisers could make agricultural more sustainable and why phosphorus is such a big deal.

🎧 If you are curious about the future of agriculture - then tune in and please your thoughts with us! :)

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⚡ What does it take to integrate renewable energy into a national grid?

For this episode, I caught up with Soner, an old friend and energy systems researcher, to discuss the challenges of making Germany’s electricity grid greener.

🎧 If you’re into sustainability, energy transitions, or just enjoy a good nerdy chat—this one’s for you!

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