Carbon Copy Podcast

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  • Summary

  • In the face of climate breakdown, we tell different stories: those of local action, connectedness and hope. We celebrate the people working together at all levels to create thriving places that are safer, healthier and more sustainable. Sparking inspiration and sharing advice that help more of us get involved and enjoy the positives. From UK charity, Carbon Copy, who brought you a national collection of climate action stories told by 1,000 local organisations from across the UK; area-specific information about our changing climate and your local Climate Action Plans; and nationwide events that bring people together.


    Our latest series, launched spring 2024 and hosted by Carbon Copy's Chief Storyteller Isabelle Sparrow is an exploration of the people behind the projects. Every fortnight, a new guest or guests will share their story, and with it their infectious passion and dedication to their cause.


    Series 2, Civic Revolution, is a short three-part audiobook about the clash between our culture and wellbeing; and the power of community to resolve this conflict. It’s a rallying cry about learning from history, mending the link between people and places, and finding hope through action. Adapted from the book ‘Civic Revolution’ and narrated by its author and Carbon Copy co-founder, Ric Casale.


    Our first series, Copy This, addressed some of the challenges – as well as celebrated the triumphs – of working together to make a really big impact in the world around us. Co-hosted by Ric Casale, and podcasting veteran Amanda Carpenter (presenter of the Planet Pod Podcast), we explored ambitious projects tackling wide-ranging climate and social issues including the degradation of natural landscapes, energy supply, food security and flood risks.


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Episodes
  • Insulate Our Homes

    Insulate Our Homes
    Jan 17 2025

    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

    “We're trying to change the system up in lots of different ways. I think that's the big thing about Canopy: we're providing warm, safe, comfortable, nice homes for people to live, where they get support. But also trying to do social bridging, and also trying to do our bit for the environment within this city.” - Til Wallis, Canopy Housing

    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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    23 mins
  • Do Something Bigger

    Do Something Bigger
    Jan 1 2025

    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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    10 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Nature Rising

    Bonus Episode: Nature Rising
    Nov 8 2024

    In this special bonus episode of All Nature, from the Carbon Copy Podcast, we meet Gnisha Bevan. Gnisha and co-founder Roger Griffith, MBE started the Black Seeds Network around five years ago to provide a platform for environmentalists of colour to socialise, gain support, seek opportunities, develop innovation, knowledge and expertise on environmental issues. Now, the network has joined with partners including Friends of the Earth to create a year-long programme of events and activities called “Nature Rising.” We met Gnisha via the team at the West of England Combined Authority, who have proved some funding for the Nature Rising programme and suggested we might like to learn more about the Black Seeds Network.


    Originally recorded for All Nature, Episode 4; the conversation was so interesting and engaging we decided to create this bonus episode to give you, the listeners, more of the story.


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    Show Notes


    Read about the Black Seeds Network: https://creativeconnex.org/about-black-seeds-network/

    Listen to All Nature: Positively Buzzing to learn more about nature protection work in the West of England: https://carboncopy.eco/podcasts/all-nature-positively-buzzing

    Read this local news article about the Nature Rising programme: https://www.bristol247.com/climate/news-climate/global-majority-project-celebrates-summer-success/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3JSCV4HCqGSVMxx0nNbxkm1ACc1hr8AGXOEFP7sjc04ujsTBCh9vUfrCo_aem_pr1UcRNrtt4AyCL3al_8uA


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    17 mins

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