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  • Can farming be sustainable?

    Can farming be sustainable?
    Jan 4 2022
    A conversation on climate resilience and regenerative agriculture with Stephanie McEvoy. Stephanie is one of the founders of 'Farming Carbon', a social enterprise making environmental and social impact through sustainable farming. Find out more about Farming Carbon: https://www.farmingcarbon.co.uk/store-front1630956800869?utm_campaign=skedlink&utm_medium=button&utm_source=skedlink https://www.instagram.com/farmingcarbon/ Say hiii at: https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
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    32 Min.
  • Protect our peatlands

    Protect our peatlands
    Dec 20 2021
    Peatlands are regarded as among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. Let's give them the airtime they deserve! Join me for a conversation with Dr Graeme Swindles (Queen's University, Belfast) on how peatlands can help us to meet our climate and biodiversity targets. Links: https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/ https://twitter.com/GraemeSwindles?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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    25 Min.
  • Ban fossil fuels in Northern Ireland

    Ban fossil fuels in Northern Ireland
    Dec 1 2021
    While there is currently no active oil and gas extraction in Northern Ireland, politicians will soon consider policy options to start a fossil fuel industry. Dianne Little explains what petroleum licensing would mean for Northern Ireland, and how we can take URGENT action to stop this. Sign my petition here: https://www.change.org/p/northern-irish-assembly-stop-fossil-fuel-exploration-and-extraction-in-northern-ireland?recruiter=806599666&recruited_by_id=2e9689f0-abfe-11e7-bf92-ab36cc064cdc&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard Read Dianne's blog here: https://lampfermanagh.wordpress.com/about/ Keep updated on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/ https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/
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    25 Min.
  • Fight against food poverty

    Fight against food poverty
    Oct 13 2021
    Food insecurity in the UK is on the rise, with 8.4 million people struggling to get enough to eat. In this week's episode, I address this issue with Andrew Forsey, Director of UK food charity 'Feeding Britain'. We discuss childhood hunger, use of food banks, and the need for stronger legislation to tackle food poverty in the UK. Links: https://feedingbritain.org https://www.trusselltrust.org https://www.endhungeruk.org https://www.givefood.org.uk https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
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    23 Min.
  • What does the climate crisis mean for Northern Ireland?

    What does the climate crisis mean for Northern Ireland?
    Sep 30 2021
    This week, I speak with Professor John Barry (Queen's University Belfast) about the need for strong climate legislation in Northern Ireland. We discuss the agricultural industry, fuel poverty, and how Northern Ireland can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Tell politicians how Northern Ireland desperately needs its own climate bill: https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/demand-stronger-climate-bill-northern-ireland-government Links: https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/ https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/john-barry Join a climate action group: https://www.instagram.com/climatecraic/ https://www.instagram.com/xr__ni/ https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/ https://www.instagram.com/foenorthernireland/
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    56 Min.
  • Is higher education elitist?

    Is higher education elitist?
    Aug 19 2021
    BOOM! Join me for a conversation with Jake Sallaway-Costello (University of Nottingham) on elitism in education, gatekeeping in academia, and EVERYTHING in between. We discuss the UK education system (from school through to university), think about how we can make learning more accessible, and debate the place of higher education in a post-pandemic world. Links: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/departments/public-and-community-health/staff-profiles/jake-sallaway-costello-staff https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
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    39 Min.
  • Did Covid-19 affect the fast fashion industry?

    Did Covid-19 affect the fast fashion industry?
    Aug 5 2021
    Join me for a conversation with Dr Taylor Brydges (Stockholm University) on how Covid-19 affected the fast fashion industry. We discuss how the pandemic affected garment workers, how supply chains were impacted, and whether Covid-19 can support a transition to a just future. Links: http://awajfoundation.org/ (AWAJ Foundation)  https://garmentworkercenter.org/ (The Garment Worker Centre)  https://goodweave.org/ (GoodWeave International)  https://wfto.com/ (World Fair Trade Organisation) https://cleanclothes.org/news/2021/live-blog-on-how-the-coronavirus-influences-workers-in-supply-chains (https://cleanclothes.org/news/2021/live-blog-on-how-the-coronavirus-influences-workers-in-supply-chains)  https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
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    28 Min.
  • Tackling the climate crisis with Less Waste Laura

    Tackling the climate crisis with Less Waste Laura
    Jul 29 2021
    This week, I bring you a conversation with the inspiring Laura Young (AKA Less Waste Laura) Laura is an environmental scientist, climate activist, and zero waste advocate who addresses the climate crisis with such energy and hope. It was a delight to speak with her on climate action, social impact, and activism. Links: https://www.lesswastelaura.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9-rFR2ZZJU&feature=emb_title https://www.instagram.com/lesswastelaura/ https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
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    36 Min.