Tipping Points

#14 Todd Smith and Magdalena Heuwieser on the aviation industry, carbon offsetting, sustainability, and cheap flights

Todd Smith (former airline pilot and Co-Founder of Safe Landing) and Magdalena Heuwieser (author and Co-Founder of the Stay Grounded network) discuss life as a pilot, the aviation industry, sustainability, luxury travel, cheap flights and the issues caused by 'green solutions' in the Global South. 

#13 Robert Llewellyn on the role of comedy and celebrity in the climate crisis, what Kryten would have to say about climate change, politics, the press, and transport

Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Robert Llewellyn explores whether comedy, and celebrities, can play a part in educating people about the climate crisis, and discusses the role of technology, car sharing, individual action versus legislation, what Kryten would have to say and much more.

#12 Laura Baldwin and Etienne Stott MBE on sport and climate change, athletics and plant-based diets, and the role of athletes in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues

Athletes Laura Baldwin (Olympic sailor and coach) and Etienne Stott (London 2012 canoe slalom gold medallist) discuss cruise ships and supermarkets, owning up to a high-carbon history, plant-based diets for athletes, and the role that sport can play in raising awareness of environmental and climate issues.

#11 Reverend Sue Parfitt and Reverend Tim Hewe on activism, experiencing prison, the Pope and the role of religion in the climate crisis

Reverend Tim Hewes, retired dentist and part-time priest, and Reverend Sue Parfitt, retired family therapist from Bristol, discuss their experiences of environmental activism, prison, why "oldies" should become activists, Christianity, colonialism and the climate crisis, and much more.

#10 Dr Tristram Wyatt on pheromones and animal behaviour, why diversity and inclusion matters and the role of the police

Evolutionary biologist and author

Dr Tristram Wyatt discusses his research into the evolution of pheromones and animal behaviour, the urgency of the climate and ecological crises, the role of scientists and natural history documentaries, his work with Extinction Rebellion, his involvement with Extinction Rebellion's LGBT+ subgroup, why diversity and inclusion matters, Insulate Britain, and the role of the police. 

#9 Dr Abi Perrin on climate activism, microalgae, having children, pensions, and the importance of failure

Molecular biologist

Dr Abi Perrin discusses climate activism, her experience of police kettling, her work with microalgae, the challenges of making lifestyle changes, having children, pensions, the joy she gets from the natural world, therapy, and the importance of failure.

#8 Dr Valeria Scagliotti on why she has changed her bank, the COVID-19 pandemic and creating climate change conversations at work.

Molecular biologist 

Dr Valeria Scagliotti discusses what motivated her to study molecular biology, her feeling on plastic waste in laboratories, creating climate change conversations at work, Italian food culture and sustainability, travel, her frustration about the lack of global action on climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

#7 Dr Alex Penson on climate activism, the Bank of England, horrifying facts and TV documentaries

Cancer Genetics Research Scientist

Dr Alex Penson discusses his activism experiences, Money Rebellion, the Bank of England and risk mitigation, how scaring people with 'horrifying facts' is not the right approach, and documentaries by Sir David Attenborough and Adam Curtis.

#6 Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls on inequality and carbon footprints, scientists and climate activism, and Joe Biden‘s approach to tackling the climate crisis

Climate scientist

Dr Scott Archer-Nicholls discusses the responsibly of scientists to support messaging around climate change, the links between inequality and individual carbon footprints, American national parks and President Joe Biden's approach to tackling the climate crisis, and how he was affected by David Attenborough's programmes.

#5 Professor Jeff Waage OBE on organic food, green social prescribing, and the climate and ecological emergency bill

Ecologist

Professor Jeff Waage, OBE, gives his opinion on the climate and ecological emergency bill, organic food and grouse shooting, and discusses the different definitions of 'wilderness' around the world, and how he is torn between avoiding flying and visiting family overseas.