Climate Change Science

The COP we should have had 20 years ago?

Reflections on COP26 from head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee

Green Hydrogen on Tap

Exciting innovations in vehicle transport with Earthshort prize winner Vaitea Cowan and Hugo Spowers of Riversimple.

Shifting Sands – Adapting to Climate Change

Exploring the social, emotional, economic and physical challenge of climate change adaptation

The Future of Food

A deep dive into what we eat and the affect it has on the world around us with Professor Sir Charles Godfray of the Oxford Martin School and Matt Reynolds, author of The Future of Food.

Code Red for Humanity

Exploring the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and what it means for the UK’s weather.

The Fool on the Hill?

Exploring the light and shade of silvopasture with Andy Gray, farmer and Dr Robert Dunn of Rothamsted Research.

Blue Carbon – a different kind of sink!

How the ocean ecosystems help restore the planet. With guests Prof Fiorenza Micheli and Prof Ali Mashayek.

Are we ready for 2 degrees plus?

The Climate Change Committee’s Annual Report to Parliament calls for immediate and systemic change if we are to build a green recovery post Covid. With guests Baroness Brown of Cambridge and Dr James MacGregor.

Learning from the Ice

Join us as we talk to 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 then can tell us about what we might encounter if we don’t reduce our current levels of carbon.

PP’s A to Z Guide to Climate Change and the Environment

Join 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!