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Planet Possible

Planet Possible gets behind the headlines and straight to the facts of global environmental issues. Join host Niki Roach as she meets practitioners and visionaries working on the big issues in water, nature and climate change - and finds out what they would make possible with the Planet Possible Magic Wand! Planet Possible is brought to you by CIWEM; a community of environmental professionals creating a more positive world. Not enough time to listen to a full episode? Choose the length of pod to

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00:15:14

April MiniPod (Smart Meters, Data Centres & Diversity)

Planet Possible ·

2025/04/24

In today's episode we’re focusing on water that’s used by businesses, which makes up 30% of all the water that’s supplied in England. Join Sarah McMath, CEO of MOSl as we explore the challenges of needing to deliver an extra 5 billion litres of water each day into supply by 2050 and the opportunities - and challenges - presented by commercial water demand.We explore...Smart metering for business customers and the current lack of data to understand how much water they're using - and when.News that

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00:42:52

Could Rainwater fill the Water Demand Gap?

Planet Possible ·

2025/04/10

25% of all the water that comes into our homes is flushed down the toilet. By 2050, we’re going to need an extra 5 billion litres of water a day - almost a third more - available in 25 years.This increased need for water is driven by a growing population, new homes and a water hungry economy and there's an opportunity to reduce our demand for the highest quality drinking water by using an alternative for things like flushing the toilet and watering the garden. So in todays episode we explore whether

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March MiniPod (Beavers, Western Forest & Communities...

Planet Possible ·

2025/03/27

Welcome to our March 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 Dave Slater, Regional Director for Natural England for the South West of England, and we explore...Whether beavers are a force for good after the news that the UK Government has announced its commitment to reintroducing beavers into the wild. The creation of the Western Forest – the first new national

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00:43:06

Circular Economy - Passion, Progress and Profitability?

Planet Possible ·

2025/03/13

A circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. The UK government wants to transition the UK to a circular economy and in 2024 established a circular economy taskforce to consider the policy pathways, interventions and targets make this happen. We explore the circular economy in the UK and internationally and dig into a range of examples from both community action and the water sector. Our main interview is with Rick Lancaster, Global Bioresrouces

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00:14:42

February MiniPod (Flea Treatments, Ocean Nutrient...

Planet Possible ·

2025/02/27

Welcome to our February 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 Dr Vera Jones, Technical Director and Global Technical Authority for Water Quality at AtkinsRéalis, and we explore...How pet owners might be having an unexpectedly negative impact on the health of aquatic life in our rivers and estuaries.New research that makes the link between human driven

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00:42:16

Green Finance - Making Nature Valuable?

Planet Possible ·

2025/02/13

Interview guest - Bevis Watts (CEO of Triodos Bank UK, a leader in ethical and sustainable banking)Co-host - Ed Dick (CEO of Great Yellow, a company that sources long-term capital for nature restoration projects)We’re often joined by guests on Planet Possible who identify and look to take action to solve the challenges that we face in our water and environment. But we don’t often talk about how the work gets paid for. We know that water customers' bills can provide funding for environmental

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00:16:16

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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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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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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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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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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