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English
United Kingdom
109 episodes
since May 20, 2021
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In this enlightening episode of our video podcast, we dive deep into the pressing issue of heat waves and their alarming impact on the United Kingdom. With an eye-opening discussion inspired by recent warnings from MPs and the Environmental Audit Committee, we explore the potentially dire consequen…

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In this urgent and eye-opening episode of our video podcast, we delve into two of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: the world's dwindling freshwater resources and the pervasive problem of microplastics in our water.Our journey begins with an in-depth exploration of the gl…
In this enlightening episode of our video podcast, we tackle the increasingly relevant and complex topic of greenwashing. As more consumers become environmentally conscious, businesses are under pressure to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. However, this surge in 'green' mar…
we are delving into the findings of a groundbreaking study conducted by the UK Met Office, in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization. This study, titled the 'Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update', presents a compelling forecast for global temperatures over the next fi…
Reflecting on COP26 from the perspective of COP28 allows for an assessment of the progress made towards the ambitious goals set at the 2021 Glasgow climate conference. COP26 aimed to secure global net zero by mid-century and limit global warming to 1.5 C degrees, underscoring the urgency of climate…
in this episode, we explore the complex and often contentious topic of North Sea oil and its role in the current energy landscape. As the world gradually shifts towards renewable energy sources, the need for traditional carbon-based energy, particularly oil and gas, remains a topic of heated debate…
There are several ambitious, "pie-in-the-sky" ideas that have been proposed as potential solutions to climate change. However, these are generally considered speculative and should be approached with caution, as they might have unintended side effects. The scientific community generally a…
Why are those weather events once considered 'once-in-a-lifetime' happening much more frequently? And what does this tell us about our changing climate? Inspired by articles like "Why Are Extreme 'One-In-A-Lifetime' Weather Events Becoming More Frequent?" and "Rar…
Welcome to our special 100th-episode celebration video! This milestone would not have been possible without you, our listeners and viewers, who have been part of our journey as we continue to spread awareness and inspire action on climate change.In this video, we take a retrospective journey back t…
The UK government had pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and in April 2021, it even strengthened its commitment by aiming for a 78% reduction by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. This was a significant increase from the previous target of a 68% reduction by 2030. This was con…
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