Great Green Questions

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'/ live life green. Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, environmental activist and founder of the UK’s first 100% renewable electricity supplier, this podcast invites a panel of comedians and experts to tackle some of the common (and quirky!) questions that pop to mind when trying to live a greener life. Must we forgo flights to fight the big fight? Is being vegan the only way to save the planet? Are bananas bad? This is a lighthearted and digestible exploration into answering the modern world's Great Green Questions.

Episodes

Can we invest our cash today without threatening tomorrow?

May 26, 2021 • 47 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. What we do with our money is of huge importance when it comes to climate change. Helping us dig into the complex and unifying question: "Can we invest our cash today without threatening tomorrow ?" is Huw Davies, senior adviser for the Make My Money Matter campaign, Huw is part of the national campaign to help peopl...

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Why does the media cover cats more than climate change?

May 19, 2021 • 52 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Media. Social media. News, TV, movies and documentaries or even, to an extent, word of mouth. The way we consume and absorb information is often sculpted by curated and tailored messages from the media. And these experiences shape our experience, and certainly our understanding, of the world around us - and climate ...

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Must we stop flying to fight the big fight?

May 12, 2021 • 55 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't like a holiday, but what does this mean for our planet? This week’s episode examines the well known link between climate change, travel and holidays. The big question is “Must we stop flying to fight the big fight?” with return guest from our episode on food waste, Ed...

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How can we fight racism whilst fighting climate change?

May 5, 2021 • 48 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. This week’s episode examines the link between climate change and race on a global scale. Helping us tackle the question “How can we fight racism and support equality whilst fighting climate change?” is Fourth year medical student, climate justice and antiracism activist, writer and host of the YIKES podcast, Mikaela ...

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Is being vegan the only way to save the planet?

April 28, 2021 • 59 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: "Is being vegan the only way to save the planet?" is Dr Tara Garnett, Director of Table, which sets out the evidence, assumptions, and values underpinning different viewpoints on food systems controversies, Marcus Brigstocke, comedian, actor and satirist, and Guy Singh-Watson, British ...

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Can we shop our way out of the climate crisis?

April 21, 2021 • 49 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: ‘Can we shop our way out of the climate crisis?’, is founder of the pioneering industrialised textile recycling company Worn Again technologies, Cyndi Rhoades, co-founder of sustainable fashion brand and mechanical recycling company Tee Mill, Mart Drake-Knight and Sikisa our multi tal...

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Kim didn't break the internet, but is the internet breaking the planet?

April 14, 2021 • 43 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: 'Kim didn't Break the Internet, but is the Internet Breaking us?', is standup comedian and online poker star, Ken Cheng, and author and researcher and writer on carbon footprinting, Mike Berners-lee. Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, envi...

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Are we throwing away our future with our food?

April 7, 2021 • 55 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: 'Are we throwing away our future with our food?', is waste warrior and champion for Fairtrade and food sustainability, Melissa Hemsley, Author and Architect, & TED Talk Star, Carolyn Steel, and Ed Gillespie. Environmental entrepreneur, speaker, writer and futurist. Hosted by Juliet Da...

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Do we need to be frank when talking to children about climate change?

March 31, 2021 • 49 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: Do we need to be frank when talking to children about climate change?, is comedian Andy Field, Teacher, presenter and star of University challenge Bobby Seagull, and naturalist, conservationist, environmentalist, race activist, writer, speaker and broadcaster Dr Mya-Rose Craig. Hosted...

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Can you be an environmentalist and still love cars?

March 24, 2021 • 41 mins

A lighthearted and witty exploration of some of the big questions that come up when trying to 'walk the green line'. Helping us tackle the question: Can you be an environmentalist and still love cars?, is comedian Eshaan Akbar and actor, comedian and presenter Robert Llewellyn. Hosted by Juliet Davenport, climate scientist, renewable pioneer, businesswoman, environmental activist and founder of the UK’s first 100% renewable electr...

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Introducing Great Green Questions

March 11, 2021 • 2 mins

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