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Episode 10: capitalism and climate change

In today's episode, Julia interviewed Graham Murdoch, professor at Loughborough University and editor of the book Carbon Capitalism and Communication: Confronting Climate Crisis.
He talked to us about the role of capitalism and the hidden cost of communication in the climate catastrophe.

Episode 9: corona and climate: parallels in crisis

In this episode, Ayushi speaks to Jonathan Watts, the Guardian's global environment editor. They discuss the parallels between the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis as well as what happens next, environmentally at least.

Episode 8: virtual film club

In episode 8, Julia and Ayushi share four of their favourite climate change movies. The coronavirus outbreak keeps many of us locked in our flats and houses. A perfect time to relax and watch a movie or two to learn more about minimalism and coral bleaching. In times like these, it is also important to look at a more positive tomorrow which is why one of the selected documentaries explores inspirational people, companies and countries who do their part for a brighter future. 
 

Episode 7: a guide to urban gardening

In Episode 7, Ayushi speaks to Priyanka Shah, founder of a sustainable urban gardening company about the tips and tricks of gardening indoors.

Episode 6: on an imperfect journey

When you change your ideology - you start trying to live a more conscious planet-friendly lifestyle by paying attention to every single action of yours. But we all fail and struggle with it sometimes. It could be catching a last-minute cab to work or grabbing a quick meal to go between work.
In Episode 6, we talk about our own struggles on this journey - from giving in to fast fashion to coping with veganism.

Episode 5: dealing with eco-anxiety

In episode 5, Ayushi and Julia speak to Dr Nick Hartley, a clinical psychologist, where they discuss ‘eco-anxiety’ or ‘eco-distress’.

Episode 4: cashing in on climate change

In Episode 4, Ayushi and Julia try and decode some of the branding and PR strategies are now focusing on sounding more ‘green’. But is sounding more green the same as being better for Earth? 

Episode 3: skimming through milk

In Episode 3, Ayushi and Julia delve deep and analyse the taste as well as the environmental impact of the many non-dairy drink options available today. While they enjoy some, not every kind of plant-based drink turns out, is their cup of tea.

Episode 2: the politics of wildfires

In today’s episode, Ayushi and Julia talk about wildfires all around the world. Many of those got remarkably worse after a change in environmental protection laws. So, what are the politics behind wildfires?

Episode 1: the clock starts ticking

In Episode 1, we go back to the start. Most of us have started paying attention to the climate crisis only since the last couple of years, but did fossil fuel companies already know the impact of what they were doing back in the 1950s? What about now? Where do we stand? What happens next?