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For What It’s Earth

Emma Brisdion & Sophie Pavelle

Environment, sustainability, and climate action podcast: We make big eco issues bite-sized, answer your green living questions, and explore the things that we can do to help save the planet. With Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.

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00:54

Season 5 Trailer

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/07/02

Do you need more hopeful climate conversations in your week? Well, you’re in luck, because we’re back with a brand new series of For What It’s Earth! 🌍If you’ve ever wondered how to save the planet without moving to a yurt and making your own clothes, this is the podcast for you. We're diving into everything from whales, to soil, to invasive species Environment campaigner Emma Brisdion and author and science communicator Sophie Pavelle are your Wednesday companions who investigate the

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44:46

To Have or To Hold: Between the pages of Sophie...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/05/07

Sophie's only gone and written another brilliant book (and no, she's not writing this episode description). In To Have or To Hold, she unearths and marvells at some of nature's strangest symbioses and oddest relationships. In this bonus episode of For What It's Earth, Sophie and Emma sit down to chat about the book, dig into the story of a truly mysterious freshwater parasite, and share with you why Emma asked (politely) for a specific word to be removed from an early draft. PLUS, enjoy a sneak

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39:49

Bonus: Wild Cities with Chris Fitch

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/04/23

How green is your city? And what can we learn from the international urban metropolises that are bringing inviting nature back? Last week, Wild Cities was published, and Emma was invited to join author Chris Fitch at Stanfords bookstore in Bristol to chat about the book. We chatted about fast-tracking ancient forests, gardens in skyscrapers, beavers, birdwatching and, of course, asked, 'What one good thing have you done for the planet this week?'Send us a voice note listener question (via Instagram

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41:05

[Listener Questions] Solar roads in the UK, water use...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/04/02

We've got three absolutely corking listener questions on the show this week, including one from the wonderful Gillian Burke! We're answering: A South Korean motorway has a solar panel-covered bike lane in its central reservation - can we do this in the UK? How much water and waste accumulates at airport security, and can we reduce it? What's the env. impact of the north sea oil tanker crash, and how do we clean jet fuel/nurdles out of the ocean?Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky,

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51:55

Moss: the quiet (but very cool) climate ally

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/03/26

We’re plunging our hands into the soft green bits you find in woodlands, and shining a spotlight on moss. Can the many life-giving, pollution-gobbling, and carbon-storing species of moss on earth be the quiet antidote to climate change?Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Help us cover our running costs with a donation through Ko-fi. Organic cotton FWIE

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29:44

[Listener Questions] Boycotts, sustainable tea and...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/03/19

This week we're answering your questions! First, we explore whether environmental boycotts actually work, and ask whether we should all stop buying Wild deodorant since the news that Unliver are purchasing the brand. Finally, we settle down with a steaming mug to find out whether our teas and coffees can be more sustainable.Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the

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52:30

Scrubbing up: What's the MAKE UP of make up, SPF, and...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/03/12

This week we’re talking about make-up - or more specifically - the make-up of it, alongside other personal care products, and what that means for our environment. Shampoo, eye cream, and SPF, we're coming for ya. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up

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38:36

[Listener Questions] Book sustainability, wildflower...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/03/05

Are wildflower lawns the best thing to do with your garden? Do rats deserve their bad rep? Can books be more sustainable, and am I still allowed to buy new ones sometimes? This week we're answering your big green listener questions, and we're introducing two new members of the For What It's Earth team!An RHS guide to making wildflower meadows: https://www.rhs.org.uk/lawns/creating-wildflower-meadows Pre-order Sophie's upcoming book, To Have or To Hold:

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56:08

Wildfires: How ready are we for extreme climate events?

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/02/26

Things are hotting up. As global temperatures increase, so too does extreme fire risk. Parts of LA are still burning, and this week we’re exploring all things wildfire in a changing climate. As we watch fires erupt on our TV screens, we ask: In the UK, are we really as sheltered from wildfires as we might think?More info: State of Wildfires Report: https://tyndall.ac.uk/news/state-of-wildfires-report-2023-2024/ Beavers and fires Fairfax stop-motion animation:

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30:19

[Listener Questions] Cruise holidays, medication in...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/02/19

What's the environmental footprint of taking a cruise? Does medication you take end up in your composting toilet or the sewage system, and if so, what happens next? And can you bank in greener ways? All this and a bonus mini-q on this week's Listener Questions episode.Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch Help us cover

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53:11

Driving electric: Is the UK ready for EVs?

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/02/12

As climate change marches on, and transport is under a spotlight for significantly contributing to carbon emissions, we’re exploring electric transport. Are we ready for it, particularly in the UK when compared to other countries? What is outstanding in electrification/decarbonisation? And is it a realistic climate ambition? Show notes: Hinkley Point Petition:

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29:44

[Listener Questions] Long-term environmental habits,...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/02/05

This week you asked us which environmental habits and green-living changes we've managed to keep up the longest, whether things actually get recycled, and whether bleach should (or shouldn't) be our go-to household cleaning product. PLUS, Sophie beefs with her neighbour over bin etiquette, and we realise that all of our listeners are called Andrew.Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For

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54:33

Vapes: Environmental impacts & the single-use ban

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/29

The sale of single-use vapes is set to be banned in the UK in June, and the environmental impact of e-cigarette-style devices was a key lever in the campaign that fought for this legislation. So, we're following the lifecycle of a vape and exploring the many moments in which these electronic devices can cause planetary problems.Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support

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01:31

Join the team: Could you be our Social Media Volunteer?

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/26

We’re seeking a talented and passionate volunteer with digital marketing and editing experience to join the FWIE team in 2025!This year we're taking the pod to exciting places, but working full time in the environment sector AND making the podcast ourselves means we have little time to do the whole ‘digital’ thing. We need a hand making reels, cutting down clips, making graphics for carousels, nailing the algorithm (blah blah), and we hope in return you'll gain valuable science communication

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27:39

[Listener Questions: Eco tattoos, laundry detergent...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/22

In Listener’s Questions this week, we’re sharing who in the environment sector inspires us, chatting laundry detergent choices (and recipes…) and exploring top tips for keeping green while getting tatted! Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch Help us cover our running costs with a one-off donation or sign up for monthly

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50:58

Zoos: The good, the bad and the frozen

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/15

Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and seed banks: Is keeping animals and wild creatures in captivity for entertainment ever ok? Or are zoos the conservation powerhouses and the biodiversity arks that we need as wildlife declines across the globe?Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch Help us cover our running costs

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27:04

[Listener Questions] Book recommendations, Vinted and...

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/08

We're back with another episode in which we answer your burning eco-living questions. Find out whether Vinted is as good for the planet as it seems, what the climate impact of search engines may be, and what we're loving reading.Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch Help us cover our running costs with a one-off

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58:24

Climate-friendly Food Choices: Is vegan always best?

For What It’s Earth ·

2025/01/01

We're brushing away the crumbs of Christmas, readying to weather the month of Veganuary spam, and trying to get to the bottom of the big heavy question: What should or shouldn't I be eating, if I want to be kind to the planet? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email forwhatitsearthpod@gmail.com. Send us your Listener Questions and weekly One Good Thing For The Planet. Support the show: Organic cotton FWIE tees & merch: https://forwhatitsearth.teemill.com/ Help us cover our

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37:18

[Listener Questions] Sustainable Christmas gift...

For What It’s Earth ·

2024/12/18

Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? We've got you. This episode is packed with environmentally friendly gift ideas, from experiences to things to look out for in charity shops before the big day. We also answer listener questions on the environmental impact of both plastic grass, and of salting our roads during icy weather this winter. We're taking a break over the Christmas week, so will be back in your feeds on January 1st. Happy holidays! Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky,

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46:44

Hen & Stag Dos: How to throw a sustainable party

For What It’s Earth ·

2024/12/11

Like many a party, hen and stag dos (or bachelor/bachelorette nights) can come with big carbon footprints or create a lot of waste. They're a seemingly-unavoidable part of life in one's 30's, BUT they don't have to be polluting to be super special events. So, whether you’re an eco-conscious bride or groom, a greenie maid of honour or best man, or a sustainability-minded attendee, we’re looking at these milestone gatherings and trying to help you throw one in ways that don’t leave the planet with a

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