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Generation One

Generation One

By: UCL Minds
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We are Generation One – a collective of people committed to a new era of positive climate action. By turning science and ideas into action we are working towards creating a positive, fair and progressive future. For us and for the generations to come. Join us.


Join our podcast hosts, Matt Winning, Helen Czerski and Mark Maslin for our six-episode series, which will tackle the biggest challenges facing the climate crisis, with insights from world-leading academics and the public.  


Each week on the podcast we’ll be discussing a crucial climate topic, from electric cars, to fashion, to finance and we’ll have a look back at the climate news of the week.  


For more information on UCL’s Generation One and to access the transcripts: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change  


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  • Must cutting CO2 cost more for those with less?

    Must cutting CO2 cost more for those with less?
    Dec 8 2021

    Welcome back to the final episode of series one of Generation One, this week host Matt Winning is chatting about finance and tackling the question: Must cutting CO2 cost more for those with less?  


    He is joined by Heather McKay, sustainable finance policy advisor at E3G, an independent climate change think tank, and Ashish Ghadiali, filmmaker and activist-in-residence at the Sarah Parker Remond Centre.  


    Listen now to hear them discuss how finance is necessary to make action happen, how the UK is aiming to be a green finance leader and how we have to start by looking at big systematic change as well as the small individual actions you can take.


    For more information on Generation One and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcast


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    29 mins
  • Does the earth have to be a fashion victim?

    Does the earth have to be a fashion victim?
    Dec 1 2021

    Does the earth have to be a fashion victim? This week host Mark Maslin chats with Juliet Russell, Head of Sustainability at Stella McCartney and Max Bittner, CEO of Vestiaire Collective about all things fashion.


    We’re discussing the fashion industry, from greenwashing to fast fashion and how you can shop more consciously. Join Juliet Russell and Max Bittner as they discuss the current problems in the industry and what needs to change.


    For more information on Generation One and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcast


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    30 mins
  • Trees matter. But just how much?

    Trees matter. But just how much?
    Nov 24 2021

    This week we’re talking trees, from Kew Gardens to Dame Judi Dench’s back garden. Join hosts Matt Winning and Mark Maslin as they chat to Prof Mat Disney about measuring trees, and to Craig Bennett, CEO of Wildlife Trusts about the importance of biodiversity, and how the UK is ‘beaver ready’. 


    Listen now to hear about a NASA app that allows you to measure trees around you and assess how much carbon they can hold. We also chat about the UK climate, how wildlife is on a decline and what needs to be done now to undo the damage. 

     

    For more information on Generation One and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcast  


    To download the NASA app and pledge to weigh your local trees: www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/stories/trees-matter-just-how-much  


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