Greening the music industry: Can gigs, touring and our listening habits be more sustainable?
The music industry is an ecosystem in itself, and one that's come under fire lately for its massive associated carbon footprint and waste pr...
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For What It's Earth
Environment, climate change and sustainability podcast making big issues bite-sized. We explain the science and explore the things that we can do to make a difference. By Emma Brisdion and L...
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20 of 134 episodesDairy: How can we get it right? with Tom White, at Yeo Valley Organic
Can we still enjoy yoghurt and eat well for the planet? We’re fully immersing ourselves in one of the biggest food-based climate and sustain...
[Recycled] A deep dive on Black Friday
Happy Halloween, Samhain, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving and, of course, Black Friday month. This week we’re leaning in to the seasons and bein...
[Listener Questions] Rights of nature, the sustainability of the London Underground, and lobbying councils
All aboard the Lizzie Line! In this week's listener questions episode, we're on a journey to understand how eco friendly the London tube mig...
Natural Disasters: Can taking action on climate change have an impact?
As the climate changes, natural disasters are becoming more frequent, intense, and harder to predict and recover from. This week we're learn...
[Listener Questions] Sustainability of B-corps, running and garden decking materials
Is B-corp still a reliable accreditation for business/product sustainability? How can I make my love for running more sustainable Does compo...
Gardening: How can we adapt to or mitigate climate change? [From Yeo Organic Valley Garden Festival]
We took For What It's Earth to the heart of the Yeo Valley's first ever Garden Festival to chat about something every gardener’s thinking ab...
Nuts: Superfood, climate problem, or sustainable solution?
Shell we go a little bit nuts together? This food group is having a bit of a *moment*; equally at home in our diets and social media feeds....
[Listener Questions] Green mobile providers, white pavements, and house plants
Is it possible for mobile service providers to be more environmentally friendly, and should I switch to a greener one? Are houseplants a gat...
Pets & Pesticides: Keeping our best friends and the environment healthy
Pet treatments and pesticides have been in the news this year for their polluting power. Join us to learn more about the ways that we intera...
Minisode: Updates, bonus bits & events
We've got a few exciting things coming up, so we've packaged some of them up into a teeny weeny episode of extra bits. Join us at British Sc...
[Listener Questions] Beekeeping, nature on the curriculum, and menstrual cups
Is beekeeping bad for the environment? They say menstrual cups last for just 10 years; is silicone bad for us or the planet? Do we need an e...
On The Farm [Part 2] Dung beetles and organic dairy cows with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley
Ever tried to podcast while surrounded by curious cows? It's as fun and chaotic as it sounds. Today we're still touring the organic farm, so...
On The Farm [Part 1] Sniffing soil and going organic, with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley
Going organic is essential for combating the climate and nature crisis. But what does that look like for British farmers producing our food?...
[Listener Questions] Sustainable home improvements, and beauty Vs function in ecological spaces
When embarking on a kitchen extension (how exciting!), how can you make the process and build more sustainable? When looking at ecological l...
Whales: Why conserving them IS climate action
More whales have been spotted off the coast in the UK this year, including humpbacks off the coast of Cornwall. Exciting? Sure! But changes...
[Listener Questions] Green gardening with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic
Sometimes, you've just got to take your eco-friendly growing questions to an expert. This episode was recorded in a stunning glasshouse at Y...
Invasive species: The good, the bad and the innocent(?)
Invasive non-native species have been called the silent threat to our ecosystems. They are a key driver of global biodiversity loss. We’re u...
[Listener Questions] Environmental benefits of space travel, guerilla rewilding, and hydroelectric dams
In the first listener questions episode of series five, we do our best to answer, 'Are hydroelectric dams good or bad?' and, 'Can I move som...
Farming: Can farming feed us AND save species from extinction?
To start the series, we're taking a closer look at nature-friendly farming. Can changing farming practices and land management methods offer...