Your Planet News Briefing
By Ralph & John
Every week, we provide quick highlights on climate change news as it pertains to Business, Technology, Politics, and Science. We also dive into a topic that is particularly trending that week.
Join us on a mission to a carbon neutral world by learning about the impacts that really matter.
Join us on a mission to a carbon neutral world by learning about the impacts that really matter.
Your Planet News BriefingJun 06, 2020
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39:28
Corruption, Climate Change's Worst Enemy?
Climate change related headlines from the past week.
UPDATE: We will be transitioning these headlines to a newsletter ONLY and only recording the pod when we have guests on the show. Subscribe to the news letter at https://yourplanet.substack.com/
Jun 19, 202012:28
4.5x Hurricane Multiplier
Climate change related headlines from the past week.
Jun 14, 202010:18
Engaging in climate science
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being a terrific interview with climate scientist, author and environmentalist - Dr Shahir Masri.
Jun 06, 202039:28
Shorter trees??
Climate change related headlines from the past week, including briefs around COP26, the TCFD, Amazon, and... shorter trees!
May 31, 202021:11
Top-10 ways to lower CO2
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being about the top-10 things that you can do to lower your annual carbon footprint.
May 24, 202025:07
Planet of the Humans
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being about “Planet of the Humans” - a new documentary produced by Academy Award winning filmmaker, Michael Moore.
May 17, 202031:58
ESG investing for the climate
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being an interview with special guest Zoe Abbott Boyd, about ESG investing and how it can have a positive impact on the climate and environment.
May 08, 202045:50
One Save a Day, Everyday
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being an interview with the Founder of One Save a Day.
May 02, 202034:44
ED 2020 (Earth Day 2020)
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!
Apr 26, 202021:43
Vertical farming for the future
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being an interview with special guest Jamie Burrows - the Founder and CEO of Vertical Future (www.verticalfuture.co.uk and minicrops.com)
Apr 17, 202040:27
Corona got us cooking!
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being sustainable eating.
Apr 10, 202023:36
Super Bowl (COP) XXVI
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the postponement of COP26.
Apr 04, 202027:04
Recession New Deal
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature the recession and the prospects of a Green New Deal now.
Mar 27, 202030:42
Wine not?
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the global wine supply.
Mar 21, 202023:35
Your Planet News Briefing
Every week we share politics, business, tech and science news it relates to the climate crisis. In each episode, we also dive into a topic that may be particularly trending that week. Please join us on a mission to a carbon neutral world through learning, action and impact!
Mar 20, 202000:53
Water is life... let’s protect it!
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the global water crisis.
Mar 14, 202033:45
COVID-19 = less GHGs in China
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being how the coronavirus has caused a dramatic, and sudden, drop in greenhouse gas emissions in China.
Mar 06, 202020:06
She’s the “antidote” to Greta...
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being about Naomi Seibt, the “anti Greta.”
Feb 29, 202027:33
Amazon CEO commits a lot of $
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being Jeff Bezos’ $10bn pledge to fight the climate crisis.
Feb 22, 202023:57
BP wants to redefine big oil
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being about BP’s pledge to cut their emissions to zero.
Feb 15, 202027:26
Climate objectives of “FAANG”
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being “FAANG” (i.e. Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) and their respective environmental and sustainability objectives.
Feb 08, 202036:26
Carbon footprint of musicians
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the impact, reach and influence that popular music artists can have on the environment. (Links referenced during the episode include: offsetimpact.com ; yesyourimpact.com ; www.rollingstone.com/interactive/artists-going-green/#dave-matthews )
Feb 01, 202029:00
Davos 2020 - climate highlights
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - Davos 2020, where climate change and sustainability was the top priority. (Note: the link to “Your Impact”, the carbon offset product that Ralph mentioned during his his “stop lights” is, offsetimpact.com/ )
Jan 25, 202029:49
Renewable Energy 101
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - 100% clean renewable energy (TIP: listen to this episode at a higher speed - we noticed we took more pauses than normal... there was intense research and thinking in progress!!) Other show notes: link to the Science Alert article that focused on the Stanford University study, www.sciencealert.com/stanford-researchers-have-a-plan-to-tackle-the-climate-emergency ; and, link to the product mentioned at the end of this episode - Your Impact Offset, offsetimpact.com/
Jan 19, 202043:13
Climate justice for all
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - climate justice
Jan 12, 202037:39
Do good things in 2020
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - new year (climate related) resolutions.
Jan 04, 202032:21
Your planet in 2019
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - 2019 climate news in review.
Dec 28, 201936:07
Floating mirrors in outer space
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - geoengineering
Dec 22, 201933:58
Climate change, winter blues
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - different types of climate change related anxiety.
Dec 14, 201928:25
COP25, Party in Madrid
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - the COP25 in Madrid.
Dec 07, 201929:09
1.5 degrees... who’s on track?
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - the Annual UNEP Emissions Report.
Nov 30, 201922:58
Thanksgiving... climate impacts?
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - Thanksgiving Day, and the impacts to the planet.
Nov 23, 201920:13
Greta sails back to Europe
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - Greta Thunberg, the Swedish student activist.
Nov 17, 201928:36
Fashion’s impact on our planet
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - apparel’s effects on our planet.
Nov 10, 201923:11
California is burning
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - the California wildfires.
Nov 03, 201922:42
Fossil fuel giant gets sued
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - Fossil fuel giant Exxon is getting sued for deceiving investors on climate change risks.
Oct 25, 201916:38
Google x Climate Change Deniers
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being - Google making significant contributions to climate change deniers.
Oct 18, 201916:23
Extinction Rebellion, explained
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the global Extinction Rebellion protests.
Oct 11, 201919:18
Ice calving the size of LA
Climate change related headlines from the past week, with the main feature being the ice calving in Antarctica.
Oct 06, 201908:08