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Planet Possible

Planet Possible tells the stories of the people paving the way for positive planetary and societal change. Join host Niki Roach as she explores what"s possible with practitioners and visionaries working on the big issues like adaptation and resilience to climate change, enhancing our natural environment and improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the environment sector. Everything is connected, follow this series as we explore those connections and discover what"s really possible for our

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January MiniPod (Coastal Erosion Risk, Climate &...

Planet Possible ·

2025/01/30

Welcome to our January MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes.In this episode we're joined by Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy & National Adaptation at the Environment Agency and we explore...The recently updated flood and coastal erosion risk information for England that means one in four properties in England could be in areas at risk of flooding by the middle of the

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00:42:04

The Climate & Nature Bill (with Roz Savage MP and...

Planet Possible ·

2025/01/16

As we record this episode at the start of January, wherever you are in the world your news is likely to be filled with images of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, or temperatures well below freezing alongside flooding across much of the UK. And whilst climate and it’s impact on weather might be making the headlines, we know that nature and the biodiversity crises are inexorably linked to this challenge. So in todays episode we explore just how linked climate and nature are – and potentially

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00:41:20

Valencia Floods: What Really Happened?

Planet Possible ·

2024/12/19

In this episode we explore the recent flooding that has happened across the south of Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of 224 lives, and resulting in Spain mounting it’s biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation. One of the consequences of a changing climate is more extreme weather and that’s what exactly what the Valencia region experienced in late October.You'll hear what happened, what the situation is like at the moment in Valencia and what early lessons are beginning to be shared. We're

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00:14:40

December MiniPod (Flooding Funding, Neonicitinoids &...

Planet Possible ·

2024/12/12

Welcome to our December MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes.In this episode we're joined by Will McBain, a Director of Water at Arup and we explore...1. The UK Government review of partnership funding regime for Flood and coastal erosion risk management.2. New figures that reveal that 86% of rivers tested in 2023-24 in England were found to have bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides

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00:41:42

COP29

Planet Possible ·

2024/11/28

November 2024 has been a busy month in the news for conversations about our changing climate – from flooding due to Storm Bert in the UK, the tragic floods in southern Spain and wildfires in South America. It’s against this backdrop, that we’re digging into what happened at the recent Climate COP in Baku, Azerbaijan; whether it went as experts expected and what it all means at all scales from international agreements to local action.We hear from the Chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee who’s

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00:15:03

Nov MiniPod (Trump, Planning Reform & AI)

Planet Possible ·

2024/11/14

Welcome to our November MiniPod!It's a monthly update where we’re joined by an expert guest and we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes. And in this episode hear from the CIWEM Junior President Peter Rook as we discuss- • What a Donald Trump Presidency means for climate and the environment. • The opportunities of planning reform in the UK. • How AI could make us more resilient to climate change and environmental shocks. Sponsor Our 2024 season of

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00:48:13

Citizen Science

Planet Possible ·

2024/11/01

Get Involved:Rivers Trust Big Riverwatch - https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watchEarthwatch Europes Great Water Blitz - https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1Yy5BhD-ARIsAI0RbXbP0LGenvFditCly4FiZ6lMRAksO7qXflyKjQZNbyYkDu7ZiNIl8-waAoqyEALw_wcBOur 2024 season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Realis.CreditsPresented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive

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00:13:29

Oct MiniPod (Smart Meters, Water Security and UK...

Planet Possible ·

2024/10/17

Find out more about The Water Report here:www.thewaterreport.co.ukCreditsPresented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy TaylorWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

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00:31:29

Chris Packham

Planet Possible ·

2024/09/26

Chris Packham spoke to Niki Roach in a special live recording of Planet Possible at ESS Expo (Environmental Services & Technology Solutions 2024) at the NEC in Birmingham.CreditsPresented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy TaylorWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

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00:15:40

Sept MiniPod (Social Prescribing, The Big River Watch...

Planet Possible ·

2024/09/11

Green Social Prescribing study:https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-health-and-life-sciences/new-research-has-found-prescribing-nature-can-improve-happiness-and-reduce-anxiety/Get involved in the Big River Watch here: https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watchFind out what’s happening in Hackney here:https://hackney.gov.uk/trees/ CreditsPresented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy TaylorWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland

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00:40:54

Circular Farming

Planet Possible ·

2024/08/29

Agriculture has a major role in determining water availability and quality, especially in a region like Yorkshire where a large amount of catchment water moves over and through farmland.In this episode, host Niki Roach visits the Biohub at Ings Farm near Harrogate to see a load of innovative farming practices being trialled. The aim is to increase biodiversity, enable sustainable and commercially viable food production and improve water quality, flood resilience and future water supplies.Claire

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00:14:14

August MiniPod (NZ focus on Water Reform & the...

Planet Possible ·

2024/08/15

Welcome to our MiniPod!It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because it'll only take about 15 minutes of your time.. and it means you get a Planet Possible episode every two weeks.Each mini pod you'll hear from an environmental expert guest and together we will discuss 3 key current talking points that will keep you up-to-date with the latest planet positive developments.And in this episode hear from the Chief

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00:38:54

How to Handle a Moving Coastline

Planet Possible ·

2024/08/01

Join Niki and her co-host Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy and Natural Adaptation at the Environment Agency in England to explore how to manage a moving coastline.With one of the fastest changing coastlines in Europe, we focus on North Norfolk and hear from Councillor Harry Blathwayt on how communities prepare for coastal erosion and the potential loss of their homes to the sea.This season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Realis.CreditsPresented & Produced by Niki

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00:15:08

New! MiniPod July (Draft Declarations, King's Speech...

Planet Possible ·

2024/07/19

Welcome to our first MiniPod!It's an extra once-a-month update episode that will react to current events in water, climate and nature. It's a MiniPod because it'll only take about 15 minutes of your time.. and it means you get a Planet Possible episode every two weeks.Each mini pod I will be joined by an environmental expert guest and together we will discuss 3 key current talking points that will keep you bang up-to-date with the latest planet positive developments.And in our first episode hear

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00:43:52

The Thames: Campaigners and Company Have Their Say

Planet Possible ·

2024/07/03

What does the cleanliness of England's longest river say about the debate around river quality the role of the UK's biggest water company, Thames Water? This episode aims to find out by telling two sides of the story - what the campaigners say... and what the company itself says.We're joined by broadcaster and environmentalist, Steve Backshall and the CEO of River Action, James Wallace to hear their experiences of river water quality sampling and what they hope for the future of the river. Then

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00:29:16

What the Next Government Should Do for Water and the...

Planet Possible ·

2024/05/30

Everyone got a bit of a shock when a General Election was announced for July 4th. So, we know there is going to be a new government. Whoever ends up in power, what should they be doing - in the first 100 days and beyond - to do right by water and the environment?Host Niki Roach and CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm pick their 3 wishes (they actually end up with 4) for the new incoming government... plus there are things that need finishing and following through on. Water and environment have

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00:36:55

Activism

Planet Possible ·

2024/04/25

Can you be an activist and an environmental professional? How do we tackle eco-anxiety, especially for the next generation and is activism be something everyone can get involved in?In today’s episode we’re exploring the role that activism plays in driving positive environmental and climate outcomes. Increasingly we’re seeing and hearing individuals and groups looking to drive faster action on slowing the speed at which our planet is

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00:41:13

Bioresources

Planet Possible ·

2024/03/28

We're exploring the topic of bioresources - sometimes called sewage sludge - and our interview is with Georgia Elliot-Smith, who's heading up 'Fighting Dirty' - a campaign to ensure environmental regulation around sewage sludge - last updated in 1989 in England and Wales - remains effective. Niki's co-host is the Director of Innovation & Delivery at CIWEM and supported the creation of the National Biosolids Strategy in 2023 - Paul Shaffer.Find out what Fighting Dirty are aiming to change, how

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