Tipping Points https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com In this series Imperial PhD student Peter Knapp speaks with scientists from multiple disciplines who are concerned about the current state and future of the climate and life on Earth. They share their personal stories, explaining what led them to be interested in the environmental and ecological crises. They discuss their opinions on public communication, politics, divestment campaigns, having children, Greta Thunberg, travel, carbon footprints, what they hope to see in the future and much more. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright © 2021 Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment, All rights reserved. Science 1440 episodic Peter Knapp Peter Knapp No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11916500/Tipping_Points_Artwork_FINAL5yhx0.jpg Tipping Points https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com 144 144 #24 Just Stop Oil activists Anna Holland and Louis McKechnie on taking disruptive climate action and managing eco-anxiety #24 Just Stop Oil activists Anna Holland and Louis McKechnie on taking disruptive climate action and managing eco-anxiety https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/24-just-stop-oil-activists-anna-holland-and-louis-mckechnie-on-taking-disruptive-climate-action-and-managing-eco-anxiety/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/24-just-stop-oil-activists-anna-holland-and-louis-mckechnie-on-taking-disruptive-climate-action-and-managing-eco-anxiety/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/5a07ce6c-a821-399c-aded-743a9c668db7 In this episode, host Pete Knapp speaks to two members of Just Stop Oil who have both faced criminal charges following their actions to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Anna Holland, who hit the headlines when she threw tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflower painting at the National Gallery, and Louis McKechnie, who was speaking from Peterborough Prison and whose actions include tying himself to a goalpost during a Premier League football game and invading the track during Formula One's British Grand Prix, share their stories so far, how they cope with eco-anxiety, and what motivates them to take this type of high-risk direct action.

]]> In this episode, host Pete Knapp speaks to two members of Just Stop Oil who have both faced criminal charges following their actions to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Anna Holland, who hit the headlines when she threw tomato soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflower painting at the National Gallery, and Louis McKechnie, who was speaking from Peterborough Prison and whose actions include tying himself to a goalpost during a Premier League football game and invading the track during Formula One's British Grand Prix, share their stories so far, how they cope with eco-anxiety, and what motivates them to take this type of high-risk direct action.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2739 25 full #23 The Campbell family, members of XR Families, on the role of adults and young people in the climate crisis #23 The Campbell family, members of XR Families, on the role of adults and young people in the climate crisis https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/23-the-campbell-family-members-of-xr-families-on-the-role-of-adults-and-young-people-in-the-climate-crisis/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/23-the-campbell-family-members-of-xr-families-on-the-role-of-adults-and-young-people-in-the-climate-crisis/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/c1d9a3e0-bc88-320f-bad4-fe410518c63c In this episode, host Pete Knapp speaks to the Campbell family - 3-year-old Marlow, 7-year-old Drake, 13-year-old Wren, and their mother, Hester - who are members of XR Families, a branch of Extinction Rebellion. They discuss the different role of adults and young people in tackling the climate crisis, how they feel about climate anxiety, and motherhood in a rapidly changing world. 

]]> In this episode, host Pete Knapp speaks to the Campbell family - 3-year-old Marlow, 7-year-old Drake, 13-year-old Wren, and their mother, Hester - who are members of XR Families, a branch of Extinction Rebellion. They discuss the different role of adults and young people in tackling the climate crisis, how they feel about climate anxiety, and motherhood in a rapidly changing world. 

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2606 24 full #22 Psychotherapist Caroline Hickman and youth activist Elouise Mayall on how children and young people experience the climate crisis #22 Psychotherapist Caroline Hickman and youth activist Elouise Mayall on how children and young people experience the climate crisis https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/22-psychotherapist-caroline-hickman-and-youth-activist-elouise-mayall-on-how-children-and-young-people-experience-the-climate-crisis/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/22-psychotherapist-caroline-hickman-and-youth-activist-elouise-mayall-on-how-children-and-young-people-experience-the-climate-crisis/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 09:45:40 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/fd657723-0ad1-3c2f-a302-bd1899fb82e5 In this episode, host Pete Knapp is joined by Caroline Hickman, psychotherapist and leading researcher into eco-anxiety and climate psychology, and Elouise Mayall, a youth activist and member of the UK Youth Climate Coalition, who both conducted the famous ‘10,000 children’ study on children and young people’s emotional distress from 10 different countries in the face of the climate and ecological crises. They draw on their own experiences and discuss how adults and children can navigate eco-anxiety.

]]> In this episode, host Pete Knapp is joined by Caroline Hickman, psychotherapist and leading researcher into eco-anxiety and climate psychology, and Elouise Mayall, a youth activist and member of the UK Youth Climate Coalition, who both conducted the famous ‘10,000 children’ study on children and young people’s emotional distress from 10 different countries in the face of the climate and ecological crises. They draw on their own experiences and discuss how adults and children can navigate eco-anxiety.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 3050 23 full #21 Phoebe Plummer on disruptive action and how young people can make a difference - Part 2 #21 Phoebe Plummer on disruptive action and how young people can make a difference - Part 2 https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/21-phoebe-plummer-on-disruptive-action-and-how-young-people-can-make-a-difference-part-2/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/21-phoebe-plummer-on-disruptive-action-and-how-young-people-can-make-a-difference-part-2/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:11:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/cd675b2d-244d-39db-8043-d9751b8faafd In the second part of a two-part interview, we hear from Phoebe Plummer, an activist made famous for throwing soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers. She discusses speaking with the media, her feeling of responsibility, having her own family, the role of schools and how she sees young people making the biggest difference.

]]> In the second part of a two-part interview, we hear from Phoebe Plummer, an activist made famous for throwing soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers. She discusses speaking with the media, her feeling of responsibility, having her own family, the role of schools and how she sees young people making the biggest difference.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1427 22 full #20 Phoebe Plummer on the role of young people in the climate crisis - Part 1 #20 Phoebe Plummer on the role of young people in the climate crisis - Part 1 https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/phoebe-plummer-on-the-role-of-young-people-in-the-climate-crisis-part-1/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/phoebe-plummer-on-the-role-of-young-people-in-the-climate-crisis-part-1/#comments Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:08:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/a4a549ca-46ee-3db3-b7ab-9a377efbbd1f Phoebe Plummer, a young activist from Just Stop Oil, became famous after throwing soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting at the National Gallery in London. Her phrase, "What's worth more, art of life?", echoed around the world's newspapers and helped to make the conversation around the climate crisis develop. But at the age of 21, she's sacrificed plenty to achieve this. In the first part of a 2-part interview, Phoebe discusses her experience in prison, why young people would work for oil companies, and how her family dynamics have been strained by her activism.

]]> Phoebe Plummer, a young activist from Just Stop Oil, became famous after throwing soup at Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting at the National Gallery in London. Her phrase, "What's worth more, art of life?", echoed around the world's newspapers and helped to make the conversation around the climate crisis develop. But at the age of 21, she's sacrificed plenty to achieve this. In the first part of a 2-part interview, Phoebe discusses her experience in prison, why young people would work for oil companies, and how her family dynamics have been strained by her activism.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1981 21 full #18 Doctors Shauna Golden and Patrick Hart on public health, the climate crisis and activism #18 Doctors Shauna Golden and Patrick Hart on public health, the climate crisis and activism https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/18-doctors-shauna-goldman-and-patrick-heart-on-public-health-the-climate-crisis-and-activism/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/18-doctors-shauna-goldman-and-patrick-heart-on-public-health-the-climate-crisis-and-activism/#comments Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/0326b1d6-9406-3ce2-918f-8063b6acb37e Dr Shauna Golden, who is an A&E doctor in Scotland and is studying for a Masters in global health, and Dr Patrick Hart, a GP in Bristol who has been arrested for his climate activism, discuss how the climate and ecological crisis is a health crisis, how the world might cope with the next pandemic, and why doctors may feel like they can save lives through activism. 

]]> Dr Shauna Golden, who is an A&E doctor in Scotland and is studying for a Masters in global health, and Dr Patrick Hart, a GP in Bristol who has been arrested for his climate activism, discuss how the climate and ecological crisis is a health crisis, how the world might cope with the next pandemic, and why doctors may feel like they can save lives through activism. 

]]> Peter Knapp false No 3161 19 full #17 Michelin-starred chef Alexis Gauthier and former pig vet turned activist Dr Alice Brough discuss the meat and dairy industry, and the future of food #17 Michelin-starred chef Alexis Gauthier and former pig vet turned activist Dr Alice Brough discuss the meat and dairy industry, and the future of food https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/17-michelin-starred-chef-alexis-gauthier-and-former-pig-vet-turned-activist-dr-alice-brough-discuss-the-meat-and-dairy-industry-and-the-future-of-food/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/17-michelin-starred-chef-alexis-gauthier-and-former-pig-vet-turned-activist-dr-alice-brough-discuss-the-meat-and-dairy-industry-and-the-future-of-food/#comments Fri, 13 May 2022 11:30:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/4cb3d7b7-9cee-36ef-adb6-cfdbb1927515 Alexis Gauthier, a multi-award-winning French chef and successful London restaurateur who turned vegan in 2016, and Dr Alice Brough, a former livestock vet who has become a climate, animal and human rights activist, discuss veganism, why taste is so important to make people change their diets, the meat and dairy industry, and the risks of industrial animal farming.

]]> Alexis Gauthier, a multi-award-winning French chef and successful London restaurateur who turned vegan in 2016, and Dr Alice Brough, a former livestock vet who has become a climate, animal and human rights activist, discuss veganism, why taste is so important to make people change their diets, the meat and dairy industry, and the risks of industrial animal farming.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 3903 18 full Bonus episode: Lucy Hogarth on juggling art and astrophysics, climate activism and autism Bonus episode: Lucy Hogarth on juggling art and astrophysics, climate activism and autism https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-lucy-hogarth-on-juggling-art-and-astrophysics-climate-activism-and-autism/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-lucy-hogarth-on-juggling-art-and-astrophysics-climate-activism-and-autism/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/7c45dda8-7502-3714-a610-e96a2b69d60b Lucy Hogarth, an astrophysicist and climate activist, discusses why you don't need to be an ecologist or climate scientist to engage with climate activism, and how her late autism diagnosis has helped her to process the climate crisis and understand why others might find it hard to do so.

]]> Lucy Hogarth, an astrophysicist and climate activist, discusses why you don't need to be an ecologist or climate scientist to engage with climate activism, and how her late autism diagnosis has helped her to process the climate crisis and understand why others might find it hard to do so.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1330 2 17 full #16 Zoë Blackler and Steve Tooze on the power of the media, and its responsibility to cover the climate crisis #16 Zoë Blackler and Steve Tooze on the power of the media, and its responsibility to cover the climate crisis https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/16-zoe-blackler-and-steve-tooze-on-the-power-of-the-media-and-its-responsibility-to-cover-the-climate-crisis/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/16-zoe-blackler-and-steve-tooze-on-the-power-of-the-media-and-its-responsibility-to-cover-the-climate-crisis/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:30:00 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/b54173c4-6a80-3771-b76b-f69279652ef7 Zoë Blackler, investigative journalist and co-ordinator of whistleblowing platform TruthTeller, and Steve Tooze, a former tabloid journalist and climate activist, consider how much the media shapes the way we think, how coverage of the climate crisis has changed over the years, the challenges facing journalists at the beginning of their careers, and what drove them to become activists.

]]> Zoë Blackler, investigative journalist and co-ordinator of whistleblowing platform TruthTeller, and Steve Tooze, a former tabloid journalist and climate activist, consider how much the media shapes the way we think, how coverage of the climate crisis has changed over the years, the challenges facing journalists at the beginning of their careers, and what drove them to become activists.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2914 16 full #15 Paul Stephens on the role of the police and why protesting is so vital #15 Paul Stephens on the role of the police and why protesting is so vital https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/14-paul-stephens-on-the-role-of-the-police-and-why-protesting-is-so-vital/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/14-paul-stephens-on-the-role-of-the-police-and-why-protesting-is-so-vital/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/5c93c756-d4dc-3e0a-8294-20c2fdab0427 Paul Stephens, a retired Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant and climate crisis campaigner, discusses how policing is changing, his involvement with Extinction Rebellion as police liaison, and why protesting is a vital part of survival and our civilisation.

]]> Paul Stephens, a retired Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant and climate crisis campaigner, discusses how policing is changing, his involvement with Extinction Rebellion as police liaison, and why protesting is a vital part of survival and our civilisation.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2143 15 full #14 Todd Smith and Magdalena Heuwieser on the aviation industry, carbon offsetting, sustainability, and cheap flights #14 Todd Smith and Magdalena Heuwieser on the aviation industry, carbon offsetting, sustainability, and cheap flights https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/14-todd-smith-and-magdalena-heuwieser-on-the-aviation-industry-carbon-offsetting-sustainability-and-cheap-flights/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/14-todd-smith-and-magdalena-heuwieser-on-the-aviation-industry-carbon-offsetting-sustainability-and-cheap-flights/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/58e4fa97-18cd-3d1f-9813-e99ab0120b88 Todd Smith (former airline pilot and Co-Founder of Safe Landing) and Magdalena Heuwieser (author and Co-Founder of the Stay Grounded network) discuss life as a pilot, the aviation industry, sustainability, luxury travel, cheap flights and the issues caused by 'green solutions' in the Global South. 

]]> Todd Smith (former airline pilot and Co-Founder of Safe Landing) and Magdalena Heuwieser (author and Co-Founder of the Stay Grounded network) discuss life as a pilot, the aviation industry, sustainability, luxury travel, cheap flights and the issues caused by 'green solutions' in the Global South. 

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2799 2 14 full #13 Robert Llewellyn on the role of comedy and celebrity in the climate crisis, what Kryten would have to say about climate change, politics, the press, and transport #13 Robert Llewellyn on the role of comedy and celebrity in the climate crisis, what Kryten would have to say about climate change, politics, the press, and transport https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/13-robertllewellynon-the-role-ofcomedy-and-celebrity-inthe-climate-crisiswhatkryten-would-have-tosayaboutclimate-changepoliticsthepress-and-transport/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/13-robertllewellynon-the-role-ofcomedy-and-celebrity-inthe-climate-crisiswhatkryten-would-have-tosayaboutclimate-changepoliticsthepress-and-transport/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:06:02 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/4df9fd12-1d2f-31c9-8df4-d7e62d357be8 Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Robert Llewellyn explores whether comedy, and celebrities, can play a part in educating people about the climate crisis, and discusses the role of technology, car sharing, individual action versus legislation, what Kryten would have to say and much more.

]]> Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Robert Llewellyn explores whether comedy, and celebrities, can play a part in educating people about the climate crisis, and discusses the role of technology, car sharing, individual action versus legislation, what Kryten would have to say and much more.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1929 13 full #12 Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott MBE on sport and climate change, athletics and plant-based diets, and the role of athletes in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues #12 Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott MBE on sport and climate change, athletics and plant-based diets, and the role of athletes in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/12-laurabaldwin-and-etiennestottmbeon-sport-and-climatechange-athletics-and-plant-baseddietsandtheroleof-athletes-inraising-awareness-ofenvironmental/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/12-laurabaldwin-and-etiennestottmbeon-sport-and-climatechange-athletics-and-plant-baseddietsandtheroleof-athletes-inraising-awareness-ofenvironmental/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:27:26 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/9db27f80-a04b-3c10-be38-2a83bd95bd44 Athletes Laura Baldwin (Olympic sailor and coach) and Etienne Stott (London 2012 canoe slalom gold medallist) discuss cruise ships and supermarkets, owning up to a high-carbon history, plant-based diets for athletes, and the role that sport can play in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues.

]]> Athletes Laura Baldwin (Olympic sailor and coach) and Etienne Stott (London 2012 canoe slalom gold medallist) discuss cruise ships and supermarkets, owning up to a high-carbon history, plant-based diets for athletes, and the role that sport can play in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2404 2 12 full #11 Reverend Sue Parfitt and Reverend Tim Hewe on activism, experiencing prison, the Pope and the role of religion in the climate crisis #11 Reverend Sue Parfitt and Reverend Tim Hewe on activism, experiencing prison, the Pope and the role of religion in the climate crisis https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/11-reverend-sue-parfitt-and-reverend-tim-hewe-on-activism-experiencing-prison-the-pope-and-the-role-of-religion-in-the-climate-crisis/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/11-reverend-sue-parfitt-and-reverend-tim-hewe-on-activism-experiencing-prison-the-pope-and-the-role-of-religion-in-the-climate-crisis/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/cfcdc1a9-ee73-345c-98ea-abef5657afd0 Reverend Tim Hewes, retired dentist and part-time priest, and Reverend Sue Parfitt, retired family therapist from Bristol, discuss their experiences of environmental activism, prison, why "oldies" should become activists, Christianity, colonialism and the climate crisis, and much more.

]]> Reverend Tim Hewes, retired dentist and part-time priest, and Reverend Sue Parfitt, retired family therapist from Bristol, discuss their experiences of environmental activism, prison, why "oldies" should become activists, Christianity, colonialism and the climate crisis, and much more.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2853 2 1 full #10 Dr Tristram Wyatt on pheromones and animal behaviour, why diversity and inclusion matters and the role of the police #10 Dr Tristram Wyatt on pheromones and animal behaviour, why diversity and inclusion matters and the role of the police https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/10-dr-tristram-wyatt-on-pheromones-and-animal-behaviour-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matters-and-the-role-of-the-police/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/10-dr-tristram-wyatt-on-pheromones-and-animal-behaviour-why-diversity-and-inclusion-matters-and-the-role-of-the-police/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:38:29 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/de9fc87d-d908-3f91-97da-f97558d31fbe Evolutionary biologist and author

Dr Tristram Wyatt discusses his research into the evolution of pheromones and animal behaviour, the urgency of the climate and ecological crises, the role of scientists and natural history documentaries, his work with Extinction Rebellion, his involvement with Extinction Rebellion's LGBT+ subgroup, why diversity and inclusion matters, Insulate Britain, and the role of the police. 

]]> Evolutionary biologist and author

Dr Tristram Wyatt discusses his research into the evolution of pheromones and animal behaviour, the urgency of the climate and ecological crises, the role of scientists and natural history documentaries, his work with Extinction Rebellion, his involvement with Extinction Rebellion's LGBT+ subgroup, why diversity and inclusion matters, Insulate Britain, and the role of the police. 

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1837 1 10 full #9 Dr Abi Perrin on climate activism, microalgae, having children, pensions, and the importance of failure #9 Dr Abi Perrin on climate activism, microalgae, having children, pensions, and the importance of failure https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/9-dr-abi-perrin-on-climate-activism-microalgae-having-children-pensions-and-the-importance-of-failure/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/9-dr-abi-perrin-on-climate-activism-microalgae-having-children-pensions-and-the-importance-of-failure/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:46:33 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/a4f81b4e-3756-3252-8586-0648faa74c1b Molecular biologist

Dr Abi Perrin discusses climate activism, her experience of police kettling, her work with microalgae, the challenges of making lifestyle changes, having children, pensions, the joy she gets from the natural world, therapy, and the importance of failure.

]]> Molecular biologist

Dr Abi Perrin discusses climate activism, her experience of police kettling, her work with microalgae, the challenges of making lifestyle changes, having children, pensions, the joy she gets from the natural world, therapy, and the importance of failure.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1777 1 9 full #8 Dr Valeria Scagliotti on why she has changed her bank, the COVID-19 pandemic and creating climate change conversations at work. #8 Dr Valeria Scagliotti on why she has changed her bank, the COVID-19 pandemic and creating climate change conversations at work. https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/8-dr-valeria-scagliotti-on-why-she-has-changed-her-bank-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-creating-climate-change-conversations-at-work/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/8-dr-valeria-scagliotti-on-why-she-has-changed-her-bank-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-creating-climate-change-conversations-at-work/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:28:15 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/8596cea0-c669-3746-bc2c-d6aa5b89d2dc Molecular biologist 

Dr Valeria Scagliotti discusses what motivated her to study molecular biology, her feeling on plastic waste in laboratories, creating climate change conversations at work, Italian food culture and sustainability, travel, her frustration about the lack of global action on climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> Molecular biologist 

Dr Valeria Scagliotti discusses what motivated her to study molecular biology, her feeling on plastic waste in laboratories, creating climate change conversations at work, Italian food culture and sustainability, travel, her frustration about the lack of global action on climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1829 1 8 full #7 Dr Alex Penson on climate activism, the Bank of England, horrifying facts and TV documentaries #7 Dr Alex Penson on climate activism, the Bank of England, horrifying facts and TV documentaries https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/7-dr-alex-penson-on-climate-activism-the-bank-of-england-horrifying-facts-and-tv-documentaries/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/7-dr-alex-penson-on-climate-activism-the-bank-of-england-horrifying-facts-and-tv-documentaries/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:01:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e9a5c9d2-d899-36ff-9c06-7a8e2f108ae6 Cancer Genetics Research Scientist

Dr Alex Penson discusses his activism experiences, Money Rebellion, the Bank of England and risk mitigation, how scaring people with 'horrifying facts' is not the right approach, and documentaries by Sir David Attenborough and Adam Curtis.

]]> Cancer Genetics Research Scientist

Dr Alex Penson discusses his activism experiences, Money Rebellion, the Bank of England and risk mitigation, how scaring people with 'horrifying facts' is not the right approach, and documentaries by Sir David Attenborough and Adam Curtis.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1845 1 7 full #6 Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls on inequality and carbon footprints, scientists and climate activism, and Joe Biden‘s approach to tackling the climate crisis #6 Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls on inequality and carbon footprints, scientists and climate activism, and Joe Biden‘s approach to tackling the climate crisis https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/6-dr-scott-archer-nicholls-on-inequality-and-carbon-footprints-scientists-and-climate-activism-and-joe-bidens-approach-to-tackling-the-climate-crisis/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/6-dr-scott-archer-nicholls-on-inequality-and-carbon-footprints-scientists-and-climate-activism-and-joe-bidens-approach-to-tackling-the-climate-crisis/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:55:06 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/223d4297-9b0c-3777-b5ca-4e5efca70aea Climate scientist

Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls discusses the responsibly of scientists to support messaging around climate change, the links between inequality and individual carbon footprints, American national parks and President Joe Biden's approach to tackling the climate crisis, and how he was affected by David Attenborough's programmes.

]]> Climate scientist

Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls discusses the responsibly of scientists to support messaging around climate change, the links between inequality and individual carbon footprints, American national parks and President Joe Biden's approach to tackling the climate crisis, and how he was affected by David Attenborough's programmes.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2716 1 6 full #5 Professor Jeff Waage OBE on organic food, green social prescribing, and the climate and ecological emergency bill #5 Professor Jeff Waage OBE on organic food, green social prescribing, and the climate and ecological emergency bill https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/5-dr-jeff-waage-on-organic-food-green-social-prescribing-and-the-climate-and-ecological-emergency-bill/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/5-dr-jeff-waage-on-organic-food-green-social-prescribing-and-the-climate-and-ecological-emergency-bill/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/61c204c5-0dbb-3270-a5b7-6525e5e7ba82 Ecologist

Professor Jeff Waage, OBE, gives his opinion on the climate and ecological emergency bill, organic food and grouse shooting, and discusses the different definitions of 'wilderness' around the world, and how he is torn between avoiding flying and visiting family overseas.

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Professor Jeff Waage, OBE, gives his opinion on the climate and ecological emergency bill, organic food and grouse shooting, and discusses the different definitions of 'wilderness' around the world, and how he is torn between avoiding flying and visiting family overseas.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1476 1 5 full #4 Dr Kara Laing on the peer review system, her son‘s future and Greta Thunberg. #4 Dr Kara Laing on the peer review system, her son‘s future and Greta Thunberg. https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/4-dr-kara-laing-on-the-peer-review-system-her-sons-future-and-greta-thunberg/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/4-dr-kara-laing-on-the-peer-review-system-her-sons-future-and-greta-thunberg/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:31:50 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/09f8bc70-a361-3e13-a1f6-32c88e6b4ea3 Engineer

Dr Kara Laing discusses her confidence in the peer review system, what motivated her to become a climate activist, why she doesn't talk about climate change at work, and her views on Greta Thunberg.

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Dr Kara Laing discusses her confidence in the peer review system, what motivated her to become a climate activist, why she doesn't talk about climate change at work, and her views on Greta Thunberg.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1392 1 4 full #3 Dr Aaron Thierry on accurately conveying scientific warnings, the impact of wildfires on permafrost and why he started his second PhD. #3 Dr Aaron Thierry on accurately conveying scientific warnings, the impact of wildfires on permafrost and why he started his second PhD. https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/3-dr-aaron-thierry-on-accurately-conveying-scientific-warnings-the-impact-of-wildfires-on-permafrost-and-why-he-started-his-second-phd/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/3-dr-aaron-thierry-on-accurately-conveying-scientific-warnings-the-impact-of-wildfires-on-permafrost-and-why-he-started-his-second-phd/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:55:17 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/c8591512-ac4d-3008-b927-f2e8fb4f5dcd Post-graduate researcher

Dr Aaron Thierry discusses science communication and relationships, conversations he's had with First Nations peoples whilst researching permafrost in the Arctic, green oil, and why he has moved back into academia to start a new PhD.

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Dr Aaron Thierry discusses science communication and relationships, conversations he's had with First Nations peoples whilst researching permafrost in the Arctic, green oil, and why he has moved back into academia to start a new PhD.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 1841 1 3 full #2 Dr Charlie Gardner on the complexities of conservation, protesting and Madagascar #2 Dr Charlie Gardner on the complexities of conservation, protesting and Madagascar https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/2-dr-charlie-gardner-on-the-complexities-of-conservation-protesting-and-madagascar/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/2-dr-charlie-gardner-on-the-complexities-of-conservation-protesting-and-madagascar/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:28:14 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/0473f383-8106-3164-ab22-650028e2f24f Conservationist

Dr Charlie Gardner discusses eco- and climate-anxiety, the complexities of conservation work, the importance of systemic change, and his feelings on protesting and having children.

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Dr Charlie Gardner discusses eco- and climate-anxiety, the complexities of conservation work, the importance of systemic change, and his feelings on protesting and having children.

]]> Peter Knapp false No 2133 1 2 full #1 Dr Caroline Vincent on environmental activism, mental health, and Bill Gates #1 Dr Caroline Vincent on environmental activism, mental health, and Bill Gates https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/1-dr-caroline-vincent-on-environmental-activism-mental-health-and-bill-gates/ https://granthaminstitute.podbean.com/e/1-dr-caroline-vincent-on-environmental-activism-mental-health-and-bill-gates/#comments Tue, 18 May 2021 15:54:28 +0100 granthaminstitute.podbean.com/5649c8bb-da45-305a-9b64-06e2fc3ccecb Consultant for Pharmaceuticals

Dr Caroline Vincent discusses the role of scientist in environmental activism and the difficult conversations she's had about the climate and ecological crisis. She also reflects on the importance of time off and her feelings on Bill Gates.

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Dr Caroline Vincent discusses the role of scientist in environmental activism and the difficult conversations she's had about the climate and ecological crisis. She also reflects on the importance of time off and her feelings on Bill Gates.

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