Carbon Copy Podcast

In this special schools-themed episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast, we revisit conversations recorded during the Running Out of Time climate relay, with four amazing organisations helping to provide climate change education to children, young people and teachers, and helping schools to take action for climate and nature as part of the curriculum. We meet Lizzie Gimblett, founder of Pupils Profit, which helps children to set up and manage eco-refill shops at their schools; Richard Pollard of the Tree Council who works to embed learning about nature into classrooms and education settings; Jo Pettifer of the Ashden-led Let’s Go Zero programme and Michelle Parkes of Earth Cubs who provide climate change and sustainability education to very young children. Listen to hear: How children are helping spread the word about reuse to their families by running Pupils Profit refill shops at school. About the many different ways the Tree Council is connecting children with trees and nature in education settings. How Ashden’s Let’s Go Zero programme is providing climate change education and helping schools to reduce their emissions – whatever stage they are at on their climate journey. How Earth Cubs is using fun cartoon characters to teach young children about the environment and the actions they can take.  Show Notes Read more about Pupils Profit on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/pupils-profit  Read more about the Tree Council’s Young Tree Champions programme: https://youngtreechampions.org/  Find out about signing your school up to Let’s Go Zero: https://letsgozero.org/join/  Read more about Earth Cubs on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/earth-cubs  Discover a thousand big-thinking local projects for you to copy and adapt in your own area: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives  Learn about different actions you can take with your school and in your community: https://carboncopy.eco/community Subscribe to the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/copy-this  

In this episode, we revisit conversations recorded during the Running Out of Time relay focused on council-led climate action. We meet Isaac Beevor, Partnerships Director at Climate Emergency UK; Chis Common, Carbon Neutral Policy Manager at Nottingham City Council; Cllr Scott Arthur of Edinburgh City Council; Kristina Downey, Principal Climate Change Strategy Advisor at Portsmouth City Council; and Jacob Heitland, Director of Climate Action at Newham Council to discuss the different approaches, successes and challenges of council-led climate action. Listen, to learn: How councils have responded to the scores they were awarded by Climate Emergency UK. How huge ambition is playing an important role in moving Nottingham towards net-zero. About innovative new public transport developments in Edinburgh. How Shore Power is helping to reduce the climate impact of Portsmouth port. How Newham Council is working closely with communities to ensure climate action plans are inclusive and respond to specific local needs.   Show Notes Search Carbon Copy to find out more about climate action where you live: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action  Read more about Climate Emergency UK in this blog on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/blog/friends-of-carbon-copy-climate-emergency-uk Read this blog about the Climate Action Scorecards from Climate Emergency UK team member, Don Von Rohland: https://carboncopy.eco/blog/don-von-rohland-climate-action-scorecards Find out about volunteering with Climate Emergency UK to help create the next round of scorecards: https://climateemergency.uk/help-us-create-the-next-scorecards/ Find out about climate action and plans in Nottingham: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/nottingham Find out about climate action and plans in Edinburgh: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/city-of-edinburgh Find out about climate action and plans in Portsmouth: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/portsmouth Learn about Shore Power in Portsmouth: https://portsmouth-port.co.uk/news/portsmouth-international-port-sets-course-for-shore-power/ Find out about climate action and plans in Newham: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/newham  Read about Newham Council’s Just Transition Plan: https://www.newham.gov.uk/council/just-transition-plan Listen to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast  

This episode revisits nature-related conversations from across Britain, recorded during the Running Out of Time climate relay. We meet Paul Pulford of Grounded Ecotherapy, Bob Alston and Julieanne Levett of Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Ruth Needham of Trent Rivers Trust and Gil Martin of Belmont. Listen now, and: Learn how Paul turned his life around, overcoming addiction struggles and becoming Head Gardener at the Southbank Centre. Discover the amazing transformation that the Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve has brought to a former “cowp” in central Glasgow. Find out how Trent Rivers Trust is helping more people locally connect with their waterways. Hear how Gil and his team are rewilding the landscape at Belmont and why diversity is so important to everything they do.   Show Notes Subscribe to the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/copy-this Discover more nature-based stories, on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives?search_term=&filter-local_area=&filter-action_area%5B%5D=1743 Learn more about different approaches to Rewilding: https://carboncopy.eco/community/rewild-land Read about Grounded Ecotherapy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/grounded-ecotherapy Read about The Claypits: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/the-claypits Read about Trent Rivers Trust: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/trent-rivers-trust Read about Watercress Farm at Belmont: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/watercress-farm-rewilding Learn about the Nature Neighbourhoods programme: https://peoplesplanfornature.org/nature-neighbourhoods Find out more about Running Out of Time 2024: https://carboncopy.eco/running-out-of-time-2024  

In our first special themed episode revisiting conversations recorded during the Running Out of Time climate relay, we meet famous athletes who are using their sport to raise awareness about the climate and nature crises. Including chats with Etienne Stott, Laura Baldwin, Jasmin Paris, David Bone and Anna Turney. Listen now, and... Discover how envisioning a better, healthier future is helping to engage more sportspeople with positive action... Learn what happened to Jasmin Paris’ Barkley Marathons trainers... Hear how long-distance runners are getting involved with research about litter and air quality... Find out how climate change is already affecting conditions for winter sport.  ----------------------------------------------------------- Show Notes Learn about Running Out of Time 2024: https://carboncopy.eco/running-out-of-time-2024  Read about Champions for Earth: https://championsforearth.com/  Read about Sport Local and how to have an imaginarium at your club or group: https://www.sport-local.earth/   Learn about Rob Hopkins and the ideas that inspired the Imaginariums: https://www.robhopkins.net/ Learn about The Green Runners: https://thegreenrunners.com/ Read about Jasmin’s experience of the Barkley Marathons: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-68643341 Learn about Camino Ultra: https://www.caminoultra.com/ Read about Trash Free Trails: https://www.trashfreetrails.org/ See the Air Aware tool David mentions: https://www.air-aware.co.uk/ Read about Anna’s efforts to prevent polluting sponsors supporting big winter sports events: https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/16/how-much-snow-is-ski-world-cup-sponsor-audi-melting-activists-come-up-with-world-first-for 

In this, the final episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast Running Out of Time special, the team join the relay for the finale in London. We chat to ultrarunner David Bone co-founder of Camino Ultra, Jacob Heitland of Newham Council, Fiona Jones of the IFS Cloud Cable, Andrew Griffiths from PlanetMark and Isaac Beevor from Climate Emergency UK, as we make our way towards Parliament Square for the Finish Line. We also hear for a final time from relay crew members Harry Hughes, Rohan Date and Roisin McDonough; as well as Running Out of Time co-founders Dan Thompson and Jamie Hay. Listen, as we celebrate the end of this incredible month-long, 2,436 km people-powered journey to deliver a message to politicians across all parties, and now in particular to the new Government in Westminster: We call for commitment to cutting emissions, restoring nature and helping those most affected by climate change. We are united for people, climate and nature - and we are running out of time.  ------------------------------------------------------------------- Show Notes  Find out more about what’s happening across Westminster for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/westminster   Find out more about what’s happening across Newham for climate and nature, here: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/newham  Read our latest blog about the end of the relay: https://carboncopy.eco/blog/united-for-people-climate-and-nature  Read about Camino Ultra, here: https://www.caminoultra.com/ Find out about Trash Free Trails: https://www.trashfreetrails.org/ Read about The Tunnel, the race that David ran (and won!) in March this year: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/64139029  Read about The Line: https://the-line.org/ Read about PlanetMark, here: https://carboncopy.eco/blog/friends-of-carbon-copy-planet-mark  Read about Climate Emergency UK, here: https://carboncopy.eco/blog/friends-of-carbon-copy-climate-emergency-uk Find out more about volunteering with Climate Emergency UK, here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/application-scorecards-volunteering-2/ Find out about Running Out of Time: https://running-out-of-time.com/ 

In the penultimate episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast Running Out of Time special, the climate relay has reached the vibrant seaside city of Brighton. We meet Jo McCartney, member of the cold-water swimming group the Salty Seabirds, and teacher at Cottesmore St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School in Hove. Jo tells us how the Seabirds help to engage more people with swimming, and with protecting the sea, and how environmental education is prioritised and celebrated at the school. We also hear from Lizzie Gimblett, Founder of Pupils Profit, which is helping children to reduce waste and learn green business schools through its innovative school-based refill shop scheme. Listen to feel inspired and motivated by the energy and enthusiasm of these eco-leaders. --------------------------------------------------------Show Notes  Find out more about what's happening across Brighton and Hove for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/brighton-and-hove   Learn more about Pupils Profit: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/pupils-profit Learn more about Leave No Trace Brighton: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/leave-no-trace-brighton Read more about the Salty Seabirds: https://seabirdsltd.com/salty-seabirds-5-c.asp Read about Take 3 For The Sea: https://www.take3.org/ Read about the Eco curriculum at the school that Jo teaches at: https://www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/page/eco/ Join in with the finale of Running Out of Time! https://running-out-of-time.com/run-to-2030 

The Running Out of Time baton has now reached the south coast of England, and in this episode of this Carbon Copy Podcast special, we meet Elly Toyer of Portsmouth International Port, Kristina Downey of the city council and Clare Seek of Share (Portsmouth). We learn how this coastal city is leading the way in terms of making maritime greener, and we even hear from the local climate choir, who sang as the baton was carried through the port! Listen, to discover the successes and the challenges of climate action in Portsmouth. “I love what community can do to bring people together, to do practical things which help the planet and help each other. I discovered Repair Cafes – the first one was founded in the Netherlands 15 years ago this October – and thought this seems such a good idea, why haven't we got one in Portsmouth? “So I decided to set up a little Facebook group and plugged it on every community group in the city that I knew, and in 24 hours, I had 200 people... Either ones to help or, [people saying] ‘Yes, oh my goodness, I want this because I've got X, Y, and Z and I'd love someone to help me fix it.’ “So, you know, I couldn't then not make it happen!” - Clare Seek, Share (Portsmouth) Show Notes  Find out more about what's happening across Portsmouth for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/portsmouth Find out about Share (Portsmouth): https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/share-portsmouth  Discover more about the Repair Cafe network: https://www.repaircafe.org/en/ Learn about sustainability at Portsmouth International Port: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/environmental-health/climate-action/  Find out what Portsmouth City Council is doing to tackle the climate crisis: https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/services/environmental-health/climate-action/  Read about the huge solar project at Lakeside North Harbour: https://lakesidenorthharbour.com/solar-project/ Read about the Climate Choir Movement: https://climatechoirmovement.org/#about  Sign up for a leg of Running Out of Time: https://running-out-of-time.com/route/   

This episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast Running Out of Time special comes from the town of Bradford on Avon, in Wiltshire. Carbon Copy’s Head of Social Media, Yasmin Redfern, and Trustee Andy Knott, joined the relay crew and participants for a sustainable fashion-themed event to celebrate the baton’s arrival in the town, organised by Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon. We hear about Climate Friendly BoA from member Rowena Quantrill, and about the local Town Council environment committee and repair cafe from more enthusiastic residents. We also speak to relay participant and vegan runner Laura Briggs about her involvement with the Running On Plants campaign. Listen to discover the fantastic energy and enthusiasm for climate action in this vibrant Wiltshire town. “I think it's about opening those dialogues and having conversations about people who are participating in your sports. Not everybody wants free t -shirts. Not everybody wants free bottles of water. Just really being mindful about the little changes that you can make that will improve our environment...  “The climate crisis is upon us now. We're running out of time, quite literally. And we need to do something about it now.” - Laura Briggs, Running on Plants ----------------------------------------------------------- Show Notes  Find out more about what's happening across Wiltshire for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/wiltshire  Learn more about Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/climate-friendly-bradford-on-avon Get useful tips about reducing the impact of fashion and textiles locally, from Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/community/slow-down-fast-fashion  Read about Running On Plants: https://runningonplants.org/ Sign up for a leg of Running Out of Time: https://running-out-of-time.com/route  

In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast Running Out of Time special, we follow the baton as it makes its way through Bristol and into Bath. We meet Gil Martin, Head of Estates at Belmont, an inspiring project based just outside Bristol, which is rewilding, rewetting and restoring landscapes, as well as connecting people locally with the natural environment. We also hear from Planet Earth Games founder Chris Broadbent as he leads a “plog” around Bristol City Centre, before ending the episode in Bath, where Olympic gold medallist Etienne Stott and Olympic sailor Laura Baldwin talk to us about their work using sport to engage people with climate action. Listen to hear more about these initiatives, which are all finding ways to inspire more action for climate and nature.  ----------------------------------------------------------Show Notes  Find out more about what's happening across Bristol for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/bristol  Find out more about what's happening across Bath and North East Somerset for climate and nature, here: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/bath-and-north-east-somerset Find out more about Watercress Farm at Belmont: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/watercress-farm-rewilding Read more about Planet Earth Games: https://planetearthgames.org/ Read about Champions for Earth: https://championsforearth.com/ Read about Sport Local and how to have an imaginarium at your club or group: https://www.sport-local.earth/  Learn about Rob Hopkins and the ideas that inspired the Imaginariums: https://www.robhopkins.net/ Sign up for a leg of the Running Out of Time relay: https://running-out-of-time.com/route