No Hot Air

May 09 2022 13 ep. 54

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Glenn Campbell guides you through everything you need to know about the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, and how we can all help save the planet.

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Six months on, are we on track to keep our COP26 promises? Glenn speaks to President Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry

May 09 2022 24 mins

Glenn Campbell speaks to President Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry. Six months on from COP26 in Glasgow, has Putin hindered the world's efforts to limit global warming?

Back to Business

Nov 21 2021 37 mins

Glenn takes a look at the role of business in tackling climate change. Kevin and Harriet are taking a well-earned rest so he’s joined by the BBC’s Business and Economy Editor Douglas Fraser. He also hears from Tina Stege, Special Envoy to the Marshall Islands and the boss of a company that’s producing the next generation of biofuel.

Was COP26 a success or not?

Nov 16 2021 38 mins

Glenn, Harriet and Kevin analyse the "Glasgow Climate Pact" and whether or not the conference can be viewed as a success. They also hear exclusive reaction from climate change activist Greta Thunberg.

Is there a future for fossil fuels after COP26?

Nov 13 2021 35 mins

What will a new climate deal mean for the oil and gas industry in Scotland? Will the producers of fossil fuels have a role to play in combating climate change after COP26? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the changes that are happening, and the changes that are still to come, as the Glasgow climate conference comes to a close. Glenn sits down with Andrew Ga

How close are we to getting a deal at COP26?

Nov 12 2021 25 mins

As the Glasgow climate conference enters its final hours, will we see a deal? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the frantic last days of negotiation and compromise from inside the UN Blue Zone at COP26. Will it be enough to keep the world at 1.5 degrees of warming? Featuring an interview with Kenyan climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti.

Is COP26 on track to deliver its aims?

Nov 09 2021 39 mins

Is there a gap between the rhetoric and reality of the Glasgow COP so far? Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss why some climate analysts are worried the promises made at COP26 lack credibility, featuring former president Barack Obama, BBC News science editor David Shukman, and top Indian government negotiator RP Gupta.

Do climate change protests work?

Nov 06 2021 35 mins

Does protesting influence the decisions of leaders when it comes to climate change? As thousands of people, including famous activist Greta Thunberg, gather in Glasgow to protest the climate crisis, Glenn Campbell, Kevin Keane, and Harriet Bradshaw discuss the potential impact on the decision-makers at COP26 both inside and out.

What's it like inside the secure zone at the COP26 climate change summit?

Nov 04 2021 37 mins

What's it like inside the "blue zone" - the secure area where COP26 delegates and world leaders are gathering? Glenn speaks to Jens Stoltenberg, the head of NATO, and Tessa Khan

BONUS: Full interview with UN Secretary General, António Guterres

Nov 02 2021 18 mins

In an exclusive interview, the UN Secretary General António Guterres speaks about COP26, and why he thinks it will be "very difficult" to secure the commitments needed to limit global temperature increases to 1.5 degrees at the Glasgow climate change conference. Hear the full discussion with BBC Scotland’s political editor, Glenn Campbell.

Are we keeping our own promises to reduce CO2?

Oct 30 2021 45 mins

Glenn, Kevin and Victoria assess whether the UK nations are meeting their climate targets, how sea rises are a matter of survival for some nations, & at Week 1 of COP26 in Glasgow