EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 14 MIN
December MiniPod (Flooding Funding, Neonicitinoids & Nature Connection)
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Welcome to our December MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes.In this episode we're joined by Will McBain, a Director of Water at Arup and we explore...1. The UK Government review of partnership funding regime for Flood and coastal erosion risk management.2. New figures that reveal that 86% of rivers tested in 2023-24 in England were found to have bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides present whilst the office of environmental protection opens an investigation into Defra's emergency authorisation of the use of the pesticides.3. Will's passion for a multi-generational programme of nature connection. Our 2024 Season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Realis. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland
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Will McBain (Arup) talks flood funding, bee-killing pesticides and proposes multi-generation nature connection.
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