We Are Carbon

The link between soil health and food security is becoming undeniable. And in regions where the climate is brittle and people's livelihoods depend upon the land, declining soil health means increasing poverty. The connection between soil health and poverty becomes a vicious cycle. Chemical fertilisers are adopted to increase outputs in the short term but they damage the soil further and so more chemicals are needed every year.As the soil rapidly declines the cost of fertilisers rapidly

In this interview I’m joined by Mandi Kerr of ‘The Global Hemp Association’ for a discussion about making big leaps towards a circular economy and less dependency on fossil fuels through establishing new uses for the hemp plant.Hemp is incredibly versatile and can be used within all manner of applications from insulation and construction materials, to textiles, food and even tyres!Mandi recognised a huge opportunity here and created her non-profit organisation, The Global Hemp Association to connect

In this interview I'm joined by Finian Makepeace of 'Kiss The Ground' for a discussion all about regenerating our lands by understanding the role of soil within the bigger picture.It really is a joyful topic focused on solutions that can be seen, over a short time, right at our feet!Use the time stamps below to get a sense of what's included:00:00 - Intro01:18 - Start of Interview02:58 - Why Focus on the Ground?06:30 - Can Soil Help Regulate The Climate? 13:50 - Controlling Microclimates15:19 - How

In this first interview for the 'We Are Carbon' project, I'm joined by Caroline Grindrod for a discussion all about regenerative agriculture.Our food buying choices are one of our biggest consumer powers, and they offer us all the means to make a difference to the world around us. So I was thrilled that Caroline was able to offer us such an insightful discussion to help us unravel the huge contrast between conventional farming (which is one of the most harmful activities towards the planet), and

Before we jump in with the interviews this quick intro will give you an idea of what to expect! Episodes will be added every Thursday, with an average length of 1 hr. We're exploring some important, and at times complex topics here. But the whole point is to make this info accessible and transparent to us all. Let me know if there's ever anything that you'd like breaking down or exploring further. Or if there's related topics that you feel should be discussed. Have your say, and let's keep this