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Saving Planet Earth

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Climate change is a phrase we all hear in the news, and it can feel quite frightening. In this podcast for families and children, climate expert James Stewart will be joined by celebrity friends and some of the most eminent global scientists to explore some of the wild and wonderful ideas science is trialling across the globe, to save our planet.

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Episodes

An Earth Day message from James

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, here's a special message from James with some top things to remember this Earth Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20243 minSeason 1Ep. 9

PPE Candyfloss Machine and TV's Dr Ranj

How do you make PPE using a candyfloss machine? James speaks to TV Presenter and NHS Doctor Dr Ranj for practical tips on dealing with climate anxiety for young people. They also hear from physicist Mahesh Bandi, about how he used a candyfloss machine to make PPE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202414 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Cows, Daffodils & YouTuber Jim Chapman

How can daffodils help to save planet Earth? James introduces YouTuber Jim Chapman to how certain Daffodils are helping to reduce the methane emitted from cows. Along with Farmer Kevin Stephens, they discuss how daffodils are helping to save planet earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Refreezing the Arctic and Secret Mum Club's Sophiena

Can we refreeze the Arctic? James chats to Secret Mum Club podcast host Sophiena about the steps she is taking at home with her family to try and tackle climate change and Dr. Shaun Fitzgerald from the University of Cambridge introduces the idea of refreezing the Arctic and how that could work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Sweat Crystals and TV Star Lucy Watson

How can we make crystals from sweat? James introduces TV Star Lucy Watson to how sweat is being used to create crystals. Along with Biomaterial Innovater Alice Potts, they discuss how our own sweat could be used to help save planet earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Flipflopi & Hollywood Actress Shailene Woodley

Is it possible to make a boat out of flip flops? James discusses Hollywood actress Shailene Woodley's experience of travelling with Greenpeace to study the impact of plastic in our oceans. He then introduces a man who was inspired to create something out of that plastic; Ben Morison explains how he took discarded flip flops and turned them into a boat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Liquid Trees & International Footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen

How can liquid trees help to save planet Earth? James chats to International Footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen about how she inspired her teammates to tackle climate change. He's also joined by scientist Dr. Ivan Spasojevic to discuss how liquid trees could help save our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Dolphin Poo and TV presenter Radzi

How can dolphin poo help to save planet Earth? James introduces TV Presenter Radzi Chinyanganya to how Dolphin Poo is helping to reverse coral bleaching. Along with Marine Biologist Tom Letessier, they discuss how Spinner Dolphins are helping to save planet earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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