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Carbon Copy Podcast

By: Carbon Copy
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  • Summary

  • In the face of climate breakdown, we tell different stories: those of local action, connectedness and hope. We celebrate the people working together at all levels to create thriving places that are safer, healthier and more sustainable. Sparking inspiration and sharing advice that help more of us get involved and enjoy the positives. From UK charity, Carbon Copy, who brought you a national collection of climate action stories told by 1,000 local organisations from across the UK; area-specific information about our changing climate and your local Climate Action Plans; and nationwide events that bring people together.


    Our latest series, launched spring 2024 and hosted by Carbon Copy's Chief Storyteller Isabelle Sparrow is an exploration of the people behind the projects. Every fortnight, a new guest or guests will share their story, and with it their infectious passion and dedication to their cause.


    Series 2, Civic Revolution, is a short three-part audiobook about the clash between our culture and wellbeing; and the power of community to resolve this conflict. It’s a rallying cry about learning from history, mending the link between people and places, and finding hope through action. Adapted from the book ‘Civic Revolution’ and narrated by its author and Carbon Copy co-founder, Ric Casale.


    Our first series, Copy This, addressed some of the challenges – as well as celebrated the triumphs – of working together to make a really big impact in the world around us. Co-hosted by Ric Casale, and podcasting veteran Amanda Carpenter (presenter of the Planet Pod Podcast), we explored ambitious projects tackling wide-ranging climate and social issues including the degradation of natural landscapes, energy supply, food security and flood risks.


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Episodes
  • Running Out Of Time: The Warm Up

    Running Out Of Time: The Warm Up
    May 29 2024

    Carbon Copy is hosting the official podcast for Running Out of Time 2024. In this special “warm up” episode, we meet Jamie Hay, co-founder of the climate relay, to learn more about this incredible event and what we can look forward to.

    Now in its third year, Running Out of Time is Britain’s biggest sporting celebration of climate action and nature. The first baton-carrier will set off from the foot of Ben Nevis on June 6, and the baton will then be transported, without the use of fossil fuels, through places in Scotland, England and Wales over 29 days before reaching the finish line at Big Ben on July 4, coinciding with the recently announced UK general election.


    Carbon Copy, with our focus on local, collective climate and nature action, is proud to be a partner of Running Out of Time. We are excited for this special relay podcast series, which will allow us to showcase and bring to life the stories of people in communities all along the route, who are working together to make a difference.

    Listen to Running Out Of Time: The Warm Up, to get energised for the start line on 6 June!


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    Show Notes


    Find out more about Running Out of Time: https://running-out-of-time.com/

    Check out the podcast tour schedule: https://carboncopy.eco/running-out-of-time-2024


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    10 mins
  • Returning To Our Trees

    Returning To Our Trees
    May 15 2024

    With more people experiencing poor mental health and the health service under severe pressure, community organisations across the UK are exploring new ways to help people heal – through green social prescribing.

    In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast, we meet Janis Werrett, founder of Cynon Valley Organic Adventures in southern Wales, to learn how her project is enabling people of all ages to improve their wellbeing through nature. We hear from a GP, a researcher and a former volunteer at the project, and explore how the initiative works collaboratively with partner organisations to offer green social prescribing treatments.

    Listen to Returning To Our Trees now to learn about the incredible impact Janis’ work has had so far; and to discover how nature, community and getting our hands dirty could help us all to feel better.


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    Show Notes

    • Find out more about Janis’ project here: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/cynon-valley-organic-adventures
    • Learn about Green Health Wales here: https://greenhealthwales.co.uk/
    • Read about the Accelerate programme that Andrew worked on at Cardiff University: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/medicine/research/clinical-innovation/accelerate
    • Read more of Andrew’s research on green social prescribing: https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/researchoutputs/making-well-green-social-prescribing-for-mental-health-and-wellbeing(c6d0820d-1c5c-4ca7-8e4a-f5300a51f9a8).html
    • Find out about the project that Mike now works for: https://www.down-to-zero.co.uk/
    • Discover more projects on Carbon Copy that help to improve health and wellbeing: https://carboncopy.eco/impact/wellbeing
    • Discover more project on Carbon Copy that are helping to protect nature: https://carboncopy.eco/action-area/nature
    • Learn more about Mental Health Awareness Week: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week




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    22 mins
  • Taking To The Street

    Taking To The Street
    May 8 2024


    Whether your concern is the environment, health or road safety; the severe congestion that plagues the streets around UK primary schools is something we could all do without.

    In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast, released during National Walking Month, we meet James Lucas, a devoted father and keen cyclist from Wymondham in South Norfolk, who has worked with others at his children’s school to implement a School Street initiative – closing the road outside the school to most motorised vehicles twice a day during term time. We also hear from Cara Fahy, Headteacher at Robert Kett Primary School, Jeremy Wiggin of Norfolk County Council and David Burt from Sustrans to learn more about the successes and challenges of implementing a School Street.

    Listen now to Taking To The Street, to hear how this collaborative initiative is benefitting the lives of children, parents and the wider school community.


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    Show Notes

    • To find out more about Sustrans School Streets, check out the story page on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/sustrans-school-streets
    • Learn more about what Sustrans do: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/
    • Learn more about climate action in South Norfolk: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/south-norfolk
    • Find more tips and information about active travel on Carbon Copy’s community page, here: https://carboncopy.eco/community/walk-and-cycle
    • Read about what Norfolk County Council is doing to address climate change: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/climate

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    23 mins
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