Podcasts about zero carbon britain

With the government's net zero policies in flux, how can the property sector ensure buildings are fit for the future? This week, Anna speaks to Graham Cooley, CEO of hydrogen specialist ITM Power, which is based in Sheffield, and has the world's largest electrolyser facility. Anna is also joined by David Goatman, head of energy and sustainability across EMEA at Knight Frank. David was formerly a senior sustainable development adviser during the 2012 London Olympics. They discuss the UK's new hydrogen strategy and the role hydrogen could take in decarbonising heating in buildings and the property sector's ambition to reach net zero versus the reality of uncertain costs, keeping up with new technology and fixing the sector's skills gap. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts.Instagram - @knightfrankTwitter - @knightfrankLinkedin - @Knight FrankHost: Anna WardProducer: Lauren Armstrong CarterAny questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much do lifestyles need to change to meet Paris targets? Hosted by Ethical Consumer Magazine, this session will explore the climate gap for us as individuals; between where we are now and where we need to be to meet the Paris 1.5 degree target. Four panellists will support us in exploring this challenge of a lifetime. Hosted by: Clare Carlile from Ethical Consumer With: Josie Wexler works at Ethical Consumer. She studied Environmental Technology at Imperial College, and did her thesis on small farmers in Zambia growing biofuel feedstock for sale under different contractual arrangements, and what effect it had on them socially and economically. She was subsequently the joint author of the Zero Carbon Britain 2030 report at the Centre for Alternative Technology, which looked at how fast we could theoretically decarbonise the UK, modelling the energy, transport, land, industry and building sectors. Miguel Alejandro Naranjo Gonzalez is Programme Officer with the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. He joined the UN Climate Change Secretariat in 2011, where he has focused on capacity building for mitigation and carbon market mechanisms, promotion of climate action among the private sector and other stakeholders, and development of tools to implement climate action. Prior to this he worked as process engineer and environmental supervisor for a transnational corporation and later joined the United Nations Environment Programme on the climate change team. Rob Harrison was one of the founders of Ethical Consumer in 1988. He has worked as a consultant to NGOs (including Oxfam, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace) consumer organisations and companies, and as an advisor to government departments (including those in Belgium, Austria and Brazil). He has edited and contributed to several books on ethical consumption, and has been an editor of the magazine since its inception. More audio at ethicalconsumer.org Ethical Consumer Week 2020, explored the role of consumers, businesses, and NGOs in building more resilient communities in the face of Covid-19 and the ecological crisis. We discussed the underlying issues, a radically reimagined future and the actions that we can all take to support just transitions. We gained inspiration from those exploring the answers and already creating ripples of change. More audio for Ethical Consumer Week at ethicalconsumerweek.com

Most of us know that reducing the carbon footprint of our diet means eating less meat and processed food, and eating more fruit and veg, locally grown and organic produce. But these simple guidelines hide difficult questions: Should we be vegan, veggie or choosetarian? Do we prioritise fair trade or locally grown? Can we keep our shopping affordable? Is organic really better? Can we still eat chocolate? And above all, can we still love our food without endlessly fretting about it? This panel will ask what recipe is right for a low carbon diet. Hosted by: 52 Climate Actions Chris Wharburton Brown worked as Research Coordinator of the Permaculture Association Britain (PAB) for eight years; building on his PhD in Urban Studies and career spent working primarily around ethical food consumerism. In April he moved to become Climate Action Coordinator. He is currently leading the 52 Climate Actions project , a website that presents simple ways to reduce your impact on the changing climate and the impact the changing climate has on you. With: Josie Wexler works at Ethical Consumer. She studied Environmental Technology at Imperial College, and did her thesis on small farmers in Zambia growing biofuel feedstock for sale under different contractual arrangements, and what effect it had on them socially and economically. She was subsequently the joint author of the Zero Carbon Britain 2030 report at the Centre for Alternative Technology, which looked at how fast we could theoretically decarbonise the UK, modelling the energy, transport, land, industry and building sectors. Steve Charter has worked on numerous innovative and pioneering sustainability projects since 1993, and is part of the Ethical Lifestyle Toolkit and 52 Climate Actions project teams. He has been all or mainly raw since 1994, following a vegan diet for 14 years and a vegetarian diet for more than 30 years. He is author of Eat More Raw (Permanent Publications), which combines natural health and nutrition with an ecological design and permaculture perspective, and has led a variety of Eat More Raw workshops, and around 20 PDC courses in England and Spain since 2001. Steve lived off-grid from 2000-2005 in Southern Spain, holds an MA in Environmental Planning, BA Economics and Geography and a Diploma in Permaculture Design. Ethical Consumer Week 2020 explored the role of consumers, businesses, and NGOs in building more resilient communities in the face of Covid-19 and the ecological crisis. We discussed the underlying issues, a radically reimagined future, and the actions that we can all take to support just transitions. We gained inspiration from those exploring the answers and already creating ripples of change. More audio for Ethical Consumer Week at https://www.ethicalconsumerweek.com and more about us at https://www.ethicalconsumer.org

How much do lifestyles need to change to meet Paris targets? Hosted by Ethical Consumer Magazine, this session will explore the climate gap for us as individuals; between where we are now and where we need to be to meet the Paris 1.5 degree target. Four panellists will support us in exploring this challenge of a lifetime. Hosted by: Clare Carlile from Ethical Consumer With: Josie Wexler works at Ethical Consumer. She studied Environmental Technology at Imperial College, and did her thesis on small farmers in Zambia growing biofuel feedstock for sale under different contractual arrangements, and what effect it had on them socially and economically. She was subsequently the joint author of the Zero Carbon Britain 2030 report at the Centre for Alternative Technology, which looked at how fast we could theoretically decarbonise the UK, modelling the energy, transport, land, industry and building sectors. Miguel Alejandro Naranjo Gonzalez is Programme Officer with the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. He joined the UN Climate Change Secretariat in 2011, where he has focused on capacity building for mitigation and carbon market mechanisms, promotion of climate action among the private sector and other stakeholders, and development of tools to implement climate action. Prior to this he worked as process engineer and environmental supervisor for a transnational corporation and later joined the United Nations Environment Programme on the climate change team. Rob Harrison was one of the founders of Ethical Consumer in 1988. He has worked as a consultant to NGOs (including Oxfam, Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace) consumer organisations and companies, and as an advisor to government departments (including those in Belgium, Austria and Brazil). He has edited and contributed to several books on ethical consumption, and has been an editor of the magazine since its inception. More audio at ethicalconsumer.org Ethical Consumer Week 2020, explored the role of consumers, businesses, and NGOs in building more resilient communities in the face of Covid-19 and the ecological crisis. We discussed the underlying issues, a radically reimagined future and the actions that we can all take to support just transitions. We gained inspiration from those exploring the answers and already creating ripples of change. More audio for Ethical Consumer Week at ethicalconsumerweek.com

Most of us know that reducing the carbon footprint of our diet means eating less meat and processed food, and eating more fruit and veg, locally grown and organic produce. But these simple guidelines hide difficult questions: Should we be vegan, veggie or choosetarian? Do we prioritise fair trade or locally grown? Can we keep our shopping affordable? Is organic really better? Can we still eat chocolate? And above all, can we still love our food without endlessly fretting about it? This panel will ask what recipe is right for a low carbon diet. Hosted by: 52 Climate Actions Chris Wharburton Brown worked as Research Coordinator of the Permaculture Association Britain (PAB) for eight years; building on his PhD in Urban Studies and career spent working primarily around ethical food consumerism. In April he moved to become Climate Action Coordinator. He is currently leading the 52 Climate Actions project , a website that presents simple ways to reduce your impact on the changing climate and the impact the changing climate has on you. With: Josie Wexler works at Ethical Consumer. She studied Environmental Technology at Imperial College, and did her thesis on small farmers in Zambia growing biofuel feedstock for sale under different contractual arrangements, and what effect it had on them socially and economically. She was subsequently the joint author of the Zero Carbon Britain 2030 report at the Centre for Alternative Technology, which looked at how fast we could theoretically decarbonise the UK, modelling the energy, transport, land, industry and building sectors. Steve Charter has worked on numerous innovative and pioneering sustainability projects since 1993, and is part of the Ethical Lifestyle Toolkit and 52 Climate Actions project teams. He has been all or mainly raw since 1994, following a vegan diet for 14 years and a vegetarian diet for more than 30 years. He is author of Eat More Raw (Permanent Publications), which combines natural health and nutrition with an ecological design and permaculture perspective, and has led a variety of Eat More Raw workshops, and around 20 PDC courses in England and Spain since 2001. Steve lived off-grid from 2000-2005 in Southern Spain, holds an MA in Environmental Planning, BA Economics and Geography and a Diploma in Permaculture Design. Ethical Consumer Week 2020 explored the role of consumers, businesses, and NGOs in building more resilient communities in the face of Covid-19 and the ecological crisis. We discussed the underlying issues, a radically reimagined future, and the actions that we can all take to support just transitions. We gained inspiration from those exploring the answers and already creating ripples of change. More audio for Ethical Consumer Week at https://www.ethicalconsumerweek.com and more about us at https://www.ethicalconsumer.org

In this episode, I take a look at one scenario for Britain achieving zero carbon emissions put forward by the Centre for Alternative Energy (CAT) in their report called Zero Carbon Britain.CAT describe the report like this:"Incorporating work from the last 12 years of Zero Carbon Britain research and the latest scientific and technological developments, the report presents a technically feasible scenario showcasing a future Zero Carbon Britain using only proven technology."I present a summary of the report with a focus on the elements of most interest to urbanists. Think of it as a primer for understanding the high level actions that need to be taken as we transition to zero carbon emissions.Read the full report here:https://www.cat.org.uk/info-resources/zero-carbon-britain/Follow the podcast on social mediahttps://twitter.com/GreenUrbanPodhttps://www.instagram.com/greenurbanistpodIntro music by Tanoihttps://www.instagram.com/tanoibandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5CO2UfOc9jkoImoS6Wmsx4?si=HmxCxRYkTreT7XCTW2G51g

I talk with Paul Allen from the Centre for Alternative Technology about how Britain can get to Net Zero carbon using only existing technologies.Incorporating work from the last 12 years of Zero Carbon Britain research and the latest scientific and technological developments, the report presents a technically feasible scenario showcasing a future Zero Carbon Britain using only proven technology.Link: Executive summary of Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to the climate emergencyZero Carbon Britain: Rising to the Climate Emergency explores how we can do what we know is necessary, clearly demonstrating that we already have all the technologies we need to achieve net zero. By making changes to our buildings, transport systems, land use and behaviour, and by investing in a variety of renewable energy technologies, we can achieve a zero carbon transition while building in a wide range of additional benefits. The report provides a blueprint to open new conversations around the scale and speed of change we need to deliver if we are to rise to the climate emergency. It can be used as a template to help citizens and local and national policymakers develop and deliver zero carbon action plans. By using energy more efficiently we can power down demand by 60%.Support this podcast:https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainabilityPodcast Links:Centre for Alternative TechnologyZero Carbon Britain ReportZero Carbon Britain VideoLimits to growth movementGerard Morgan-Grenville (CAT Founder)Donut Economics

In June last year the UK government committed us all to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. To reach that ambitious target we're going to have to change the way we travel, heat our homes and farm our food. Tom Heap is joined by an expert panel to measure our progress and gauge our chances of reaching net zero. Tom's joined by physicist Helen Czerski of University College London, James Murray, editor of Business Green and the author of Our Final Warning, Mark Lynas. Producer: Alasdair Cross

The aim of Zero Carbon Britain is to reduce the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero. One aspect of the strategy involves looking at how to reduce our energy consumption while still maintaining similar lifestyles to what we have today. Another aspect requires looking at how to supply the energy we’ll still need in a carbon-neutral way. How can the UK achieve a high renewable/ low carbon future and can we ever reach a Zero Carbon Britain?

Transcript -- The aim of Zero Carbon Britain is to reduce the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero. One aspect of the strategy involves looking at how to reduce our energy consumption while still maintaining similar lifestyles to what we have today. Another aspect requires looking at how to supply the energy we’ll still need in a carbon-neutral way. How can the UK achieve a high renewable/ low carbon future and can we ever reach a Zero Carbon Britain?