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Glenn Campbell guides you through everything you need to know about the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, and how we can all help save the planet.


    • May 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Six months on, are we on track to keep our COP26 promises? Glenn speaks to President Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 24:47


    Glenn Campbell speaks to President Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry. Six months on from COP26 in Glasgow, has Putin hindered the world's efforts to limit global warming?

    Back to Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 37:34


    Glenn takes a look at the role of business in tackling climate change. Kevin and Harriet are taking a well-earned rest so he's joined by the BBC's Business and Economy Editor Douglas Fraser. He also hears from Tina Stege, Special Envoy to the Marshall Islands and the boss of a company that's producing the next generation of biofuel.

    Was COP26 a success or not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 38:00


    Glenn, Harriet and Kevin analyse the "Glasgow Climate Pact" and whether or not the conference can be viewed as a success. They also hear exclusive reaction from climate change activist Greta Thunberg.

    Is there a future for fossil fuels after COP26?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 35:43


    What will a new climate deal mean for the oil and gas industry in Scotland? Will the producers of fossil fuels have a role to play in combating climate change after COP26? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the changes that are happening, and the changes that are still to come, as the Glasgow climate conference comes to a close. Glenn sits down with Andrew Gardner, chief executive of Ineos Forties Pipeline System, for an in-depth discussion on the industry which is currently in the spotlight.

    How close are we to getting a deal at COP26?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 25:37


    As the Glasgow climate conference enters its final hours, will we see a deal? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the frantic last days of negotiation and compromise from inside the UN Blue Zone at COP26. Will it be enough to keep the world at 1.5 degrees of warming? Featuring an interview with Kenyan climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti.

    Is COP26 on track to deliver its aims?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 39:50


    Is there a gap between the rhetoric and reality of the Glasgow COP so far? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss why some climate analysts are worried the promises made at COP26 lack credibility, featuring former president Barack Obama, BBC News science editor David Shukman, and top Indian government negotiator RP Gupta.

    Do climate change protests work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 35:29


    Does protesting influence the decisions of leaders when it comes to climate change? As thousands of people, including famous activist Greta Thunberg, gather in Glasgow to protest the climate crisis, Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the potential impact on the decision-makers at COP26 both inside and out.

    What's it like inside the secure zone at the COP26 climate change summit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 37:04


    What's it like inside the "blue zone" - the secure area where COP26 delegates and world leaders are gathering? Glenn speaks to Jens Stoltenberg, the head of NATO, and Tessa Khan

    BONUS: Full interview with UN Secretary General, António Guterres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 18:52


    In an exclusive interview, the UN Secretary General António Guterres speaks about COP26, and why he thinks it will be "very difficult" to secure the commitments needed to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees at the Glasgow climate change conference. Hear the full discussion with BBC Scotland's political editor, Glenn Campbell.

    Are we keeping our own promises to reduce CO2?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 45:29


    Glenn, Kevin and Victoria assess whether the UK nations are meeting their climate targets, how sea rises are a matter of survival for some nations, & at Week 1 of COP26 in Glasgow

    Can COP26 solve the climate crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 39:14


    Will we see firm action on climate change at COP26 in Glasgow, or should we manage our expectations? Glenn Campbell interviews designated COP26 president Alok Sharma, and grills him on some of the more controversial parts of the conference. Harriet Bradshaw and Kevin Keane also chat about the mammoth challenge of getting countries to agree on big changes at the climate conference, including which leaders will and won't be attending.

    How bad is the climate crisis? And how can we fix it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 44:58


    We know things might look bad, but does science think we can still fix it? Glenn Campbell is joined by BBC Scotland's Kevin Keane and Harriet Bradshaw to look at the big climate news of the week ahead of COP26 Glasgow, and interviews leading climate change expert Professor Jim Skea of the IPCC, whose latest report was described as a "Code Red" for humanity at the UN.

    What on Earth is No Hot Air?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 9:52


    Glenn, Harriet, and Kevin chat about the upcoming COP26, and what it means for us all. Can this Glasgow summit really save the world? Subscribe for new episodes BBC Scotland's climate change podcast, each Sunday morning throughout COP26. Hosted by Glenn Campbell.

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