Local Zero

Feb 26 2025 113 ep. 48 mins 91
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG): Arup's Tom Butterworth

Feb 26 2025 51 mins  
We're all familiar with the concept of Net Zero – but what about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)? Joining Matt and Jen to explain BNG and its implications is Tom Butterworth, Nature Lead at ARUP for the UK, India, the Middle East and Africa.Onward links:Episode 74 with nature writer and journalist Kate Bradbury: how can our gardens protect the environment?: https://www.loca

A new year for climate action: looking back at 2024 and ahead to 2025

Jan 27 2025 46 mins  
As we start the new year, Matt and Jen reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, and share their hopes and expectations – and a few fears – for 2025. Plus: there’s exciting news on the future of the podcast.Links:https://www.localzeropod.com/Episode 76 – Water, water... everywhere?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/76-water-watereverywhereStrathclyde Institute for Su

Shared ownership of clean energy projects: what, how and why?

Dec 11 2024 56 mins  
What is shared ownership of energy? What opportunities and challenges does it present, both for communities and private companies? And how might it help accelerate the transition to net zero?Fraser and Matt are joined by Jake Burnyeat, Director of Communities for Renewables CIC, and Jessica Hogan, Energy Analyst at Regen, to discuss Regen's new report, "Sharing Power: Unlocking sha

What to expect from COP29, following Trump’s victory?

Nov 06 2024 59 mins  
Joining Matt and Jen for a look-ahead to COP29 are Dr Simon Evans, Deputy Editor and Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief, and Professor Francesco Sindico, Professor of International Environmental Law at the University of Strathclyde Law School and Director of the Climate Change Legal Initiative.Relevant links:https://www.wri.org/insights/cop29-climate-summit-what-to-expecthttps://

Episode 100 - four years of Local Zero

Oct 23 2024 52 mins  
It's a landmark episode! Somehow, this is the 100th episode of Local Zero. A big thanks to our listeners, guests, and supporters, without whom, we definitely would not have made it to three figures. One last time, we're joined by our co-host Becky, who has some news to share about her new adventure. The team mull over their highlights since starting the pod in 2021, and what the ne

Waste not, want not: top tips to tackle household food waste

Oct 02 2024 56 mins  
After the unveiling of a new co-host (!!!), and some discussion about recent visits to Orkney and Ayrshire, we are joined on the pod by Laura Young (@LessWasteLaura) and Andrew Pankhurst from Zero Waste Scotland to examine how we can avoid creating unnecessary food waste in the home. Reducing Food Waste at Home bitesize course: https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/resources/bi

A new dawn for net zero? A forward look at Labour’s plan for government

Aug 28 2024 57 mins  
Matt and Fraser return after a (washout) summer to share their expectations, hopes and any potential concerns about the new Labour government's Net Zero manifesto and policies. There is also an important update on the future of Local Zero. Linkedin - Local Zero Podcasthttps://www.localzeropod.com

Election Special with Sir John Curtice and Daisy Powell-Chandler

Jun 26 2024 58 mins  
The long-awaited 2024 General Election is just around the corner - but how important will climate change be in the context of voting intention? Joining Matt and Fraser to discuss this, and analyse the key differences between the manifestos, are Daisy Powell-Chandler from Public First, and Sir John Curtice, political scientist and Professor of politics at the University of Strathcly

Food and farming in a net-zero Scotland

Jun 12 2024 57 mins  
How do agriculture and food production affect climate change and biodiversity, and can we fully decarbonise this industry? Becky, Fraser and Matt are joined by agriculture and environment consultant Keesje Avis, and Mike Robinson, Chief Exec of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Co-Chair of the 'Farming for 1.5 Degrees' report.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Launch of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities

May 29 2024 28 mins  
Matt is joined by Dr Jen Roberts as they share the launch of their brand new institute - the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, or SISC for short. We hear from some of the attendees and also some selected highlights from the event itself.