In this episode of Do Something Bigger from the Carbon Copy Podcast we explore the waterlogged world of peatlands. We learn about the huge value that peat can bring, in terms of storing carbon, reducing flood risk, purifying water and providing habitat for rare species like adder, curlew and insectivorous plants. Listen, to hear how both Ulster Wildlife and Lancashire Peat Partnership are working to restore peatlands, and discover how you can take action to protect these incredible landscapes.

• Learn about the impact of degraded peatland.
• Hear about animals and plants that call peatlands their home.
• Find out why peatlands have become so degraded and damaged.
• Learn about the importance of buying peat-free compost.
• Get inspired to take big local action for peat!

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Show Notes

• Find out more about restoring peatlands: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/restore-peatlands
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions for climate and nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Find out more about Lancashire Peat Partnership: https://www.lancswt.org.uk/our-work/projects/peatland-restoration/lancashire-peat-partnership
• Read about one of Lancashire Peat Partnership’s flagship projects, in the Forest of Bowland AONB: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/bowland-priority-peat
• Read about Ulster Wildlife’s current project at Haughey’s Bog: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/haugheys-bog-restoration
• Learn more about Ulster Wildlife’s work on peat: https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/saving-our-peatlands
• Discover gardening and growing projects via Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives?search_term=&filter-local_area=&filter-action_area%5B%5D=56&filter-positive_impact%5B%5D=17
• Find a peat-free plant nursery near you: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/peat-free-nurseries
• Find your local wildlife trust to explore peatland volunteering opportunities: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/peat-free-nurseries

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Britain has some of the least energy efficient housing stock in Europe, with 27 million homes in need of improvement. People across the country are struggling with bills and suffering in cold, draughty houses. In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast we meet Andrea Howe from Cosy Homes in Lancashire, and Til Wallis, from Canopy Housing, to explore action that people can take to insulate their homes and other inefficient buildings, to save money, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.

Listen now to learn:

• How much money you could save by installing effective insulation in your house
• Some of the different materials that can be used for insulation
• What you can do if you are a landlord with properties that have low energy efficiency ratings
• How you can find out more and get involved with tackling cold homes across the UK

Show Notes

• Discover 25 Big Local Actions in 2025: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Check out the hundreds of inspiring, hope-filled initiatives on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives
• Subscribe to Carbon Copy’s newsletter: https://carboncopy.eco/newsletter
• Learn more about insulation, on the Insulate Our Homes action page: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/insulate-our-homes
• Read more about Cosy Homes in Lancashire: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/cosy-homes-in-lancashire
• Read more about Canopy Housing: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/canopy-housing-2
• Find out about funding available to people on lower incomes for home insulation: https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme
• Find out about the Warm Homes Grant which can be used by both private owners and landlords: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant

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Join podcast host Isabelle Sparrow and producer Bradley Ingham for this, the first episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast series, Do Something Bigger, as we introduce our year-long campaign: 25 Big Local Actions in 2025. We look at why this year is so important for climate action – both globally, and locally. We examine the potential for local action to make a huge difference, and how positive changes that appear unrelated to climate change or nature restoration can have benefits for the environment as well.

Listen now to:

• Learn more about the UN’s “Decade of Action,” and about why, despite challenging circumstances, we still have a lot of hope (and evidence) that through working together, locally, we can get to the future we want to see!
• Get an introduction to the different climate action areas we’re covering in this series, and why we are calling on you to Do Something Bigger in 2025.
• Find a topic that inspires you, motivates you and could bring you joy personally – as well as helping to tackle the biggest issues of our time.

Show Notes

• Discover 25 Big Local Actions in 2025: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Check out the hundreds of inspiring, hope-filled initiatives on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives
• Subscribe to Carbon Copy’s newsletter: https://carboncopy.eco/newsletter
• Learn about the SDGs: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
• Read the UN Emissions Gap report 2024: https://www.unep.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2024

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