Climate Conversations

How can we predict extreme weather events, and measure the impact they have on life on this planet? Hosted by Dragon's Den investor and business expert Deborah Meaden, and featuring Dr Cornelia Klein and Steve Trent, this episodecombines the science of storm patterns with the very real effects of extreme weather events on communities across the world. And, as the climate crisis develops, how well placed is the UK to deal with extreme weather events as they become increasingly likely? These conversations are the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the views of NERC.

'It can't be about us without us'. How can we make conversations on climate change accessible to all? This episode explores the changes we need to consider. Fraser Stewart is a clean energy researcher at the University of Strathclyde, in conversation with Emmanuel Zuza, an agricultural researcher originally from Malawi, and Charles Baldaia, who grew up in a Brazilian favela. With thanks to Tori Tsui. These conversations are the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the views of NERC. This episode of the Climate Conversations podcast has been curated as part of our wider collaboration from the well-established Engaging Environments programme which aims to enhance public engagement of environmental science, reaching communities that aren't often reached by environmental science engagement. This episode has an international focus but other episodes in the series, including the green finance episode, are relating more to Scotland, and the location of COP26, Glasgow.

Ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? The potential of geothermal energy is explored in this third instalment of Climate Conversations. Find out what it's like below the surface, and how now-disused mining infrastructure could be repurposed to heat homes in years to come. With Johann MacDougall of the Scottish Government Onshore and Subsurface Systems Policy Unit, Bob McDonald & Colin Finlay, co-authors of A History of Coal Mining in Rutherglen and Cambuslang, and Dr Alison Monaghan, science lead at the Glasgow BGS site. These conversations are the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the views of NERC.

How difficult is it for companies to commit to going greener, and what is the appetite for green finance from consumers and customers? Polly Billington, CEO of UK100, speaks with Kate McKay from Glasgow savings and investments business Nude, and Dr Nicola Ranger, Deputy Director of the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment. These conversations are the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the views of NERC.

Discover how the Arctic regions are rapidly changing. Hear from those who explore the Arctic through research, and those who call it home. With Professor David Thomas of the University of Helsinki, Crystal Martin-Lapenskie, former President of the National Inuit Youth Council, and Jane Rumble, Head of the Polar Regions Department at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. These conversations are the opinions of the contributors and not necessarily the views of NERC.