Policy Versus Practicality: Turning Climate Committments Into Change
This week we look at the challenge of turning environmental policy into practice. On paper, transitioning to a cleaner, greener future should be straightforward—set ambitious targets, pass new laws, and invest in renewable technologies. But in real life, things are more complicated. Costs rise, industries push back, communities feel the squeeze, and political will can shift. What looks ideal in a brief doesn’t always work smoothly on the ground. In this episode we'll uppack the gap between policy and practicality and examine how goverments can set goals that are both visionary and workable.
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Under The Microscope: Microplastics
They may be miniscule, but their impact is massive. This week we put a small but pervasive pollutant under the microscope - microplastics. They’re in our oceans, our air, our food, and even inside our bodies. These tiny fragments of plastic are everywhere, yet most of us rarely think about them. In this episode we'll examine how they got here, ask are they harmful and determine what we can do about the problem.
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28 Ways to Save the World - Climate Anxiety
This week we talk about a topic that fills some people with dread, climate anxiety. The planet is warming, the storms are stronger, and the headlines never seem to stop. For many, the fear of what’s coming isn’t just a concern — it’s a constant weight. The worry that grows with each new report or natural disaster is reshaping how some of us think, act, and dream about the future. But you’re not alone, in this episode we unpack the uncertainty, explore ways to manage our emotions and help turn anxiety into action.
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28 Ways to Save the World - Retrofitting
Cosy homes for fewer costs, in this episode we'll fill you in on the finances of retro-fitting. From grants to green mortgages, small modifications to full upgrades – we’ll show how energy-efficient improvements can transform your teach. We look at the nuts and bolts of renovating and reimagining your home to meet modern standards of sustainability.
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28 Ways to Save the World - EVs Driving Change
In this episode we’re plugging into electric cars. While engines have powered our motors for decades they have also fuelled a climate crisis, with road transport accounting for around a fifth of global emissions, Enter the electric car, a practical solution for a sustainable future. EVs have gone from futuristic to mainstream in just a few short years. We speak with experts, and industry insiders to understand what’s driving the electric vehicle revolution, and identify some of the blindspots.
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