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For What It’s Earth
by Emma Brisdion & Sophie Pavelle
Environment, climate and sustainability podcast. We make big green issues bite-sized and explore the things that we can do to help the planet. Hosted by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.
Episodes
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FWIE X Met Office: How can the Met Office work to boost biodiversity? With Ben Drummond
Meet Ben Drummond, an atmospheric air quality scientist by day, and chair of the Met Office’s biodiversity working group by night (or just, around his working hours). He's part of a team striving to ensure the Met Office site near Exeter itself is an eco-conscious space that also provides varied...
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FWIE X Met Office: Storm naming, climate change AI & storm chasing with Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley
We speak to Deputy Chief Meteorologist and keen stormchaser, Dan Holley, about marvelling at weather extremes safely, how the Met Office chooses to name storms, and AI's role in weather prediction. In late 2025, we spent the day speaking with meteorologists and experts about what this iconic...
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FWIE X Met Office: Climate, space weather, shipping forecast and the importance of meteorology, with Alex Burkill
In late 2025, For What It's Earth visited the ICONIC Met Office in Exeter! Join us for a walking tour of the Met Office with meteorologist and presenter Alex Burkill, during which we meet space weather expert Rebecca and shipping forecast maestro Craig. Oh, and they let us attempt to deliver the...
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Greening the music industry: Can gigs, touring and our listening habits be more sustainable?
The music industry is an ecosystem in itself, and one that's come under fire lately for its massive associated carbon footprint and waste production. Between the recording, live shows and touring, music publishing, digital streaming, distribution, and promotion, music is increasingly dominant in...
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Dairy: How can we get it right? with Tom White, at Yeo Valley Organic
Can we still enjoy yoghurt and eat well for the planet? We’re fully immersing ourselves in one of the biggest food-based climate and sustainability topics: dairy! To provide a bit of real-world insight, we sat down with Tom White, the Regenerative Farming Manager at Yeo Valley, to talk about...
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[Recycled] A deep dive on Black Friday
Happy Halloween, Samhain, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving and, of course, Black Friday month. This week we’re leaning in to the seasons and being oh so eco-friendly by recycling an autumnal episode from about a year ago. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, and email…
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[Listener Questions] Rights of nature, the sustainability of the London Underground, and lobbying councils
All aboard the Lizzie Line! In this week's listener questions episode, we're on a journey to understand how eco friendly the London tube might be, and whether newer developments like the Elizabeth Line are being built more sustainably. Plus, we ask how we can push our councils to reduce light...
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Natural Disasters: Can taking action on climate change have an impact?
As the climate changes, natural disasters are becoming more frequent, intense, and harder to predict and recover from. This week we're learning about tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and exploring how taking action on climate change could help change or influence the trajectory of...
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[Listener Questions] Sustainability of B-corps, running and garden decking materials
Is B-corp still a reliable accreditation for business/product sustainability? How can I make my love for running more sustainable Does composite decking have any environmental credentials? This week Emma and Sophie dive into your green-living questions. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky…
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Gardening: How can we adapt to or mitigate climate change? [From Yeo Organic Valley Garden Festival]
We took For What It's Earth to the heart of the Yeo Valley's first ever Garden Festival to chat about something every gardener’s thinking about: climate change. From exploring the power of ponds and trees as temperature control systems, to tips for building resilient soil, and planting for...
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Nuts: Superfood, climate problem, or sustainable solution?
Shell we go a little bit nuts together? This food group is having a bit of a *moment*; equally at home in our diets and social media feeds. We're told they're fantastic for our health, but they can also cause environmental damage. It's only natural that Emma and Sophie should investigate. Plus,...
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[Listener Questions] Green mobile providers, white pavements, and house plants
Is it possible for mobile service providers to be more environmentally friendly, and should I switch to a greener one? Are houseplants a gateway drug for environmental activism? And what happens if we paint all the pavements white to reflect the sun's energy back out to space? We're joined by…
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Pets & Pesticides: Keeping our best friends and the environment healthy
Pet treatments and pesticides have been in the news this year for their polluting power. Join us to learn more about the ways that we interact with our beloved dogs and cats, which can lead to toxins reaching the wider environment. Can we be better pet owners and creature custodians? The answer…
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Minisode: Updates, bonus bits & events
We've got a few exciting things coming up, so we've packaged some of them up into a teeny weeny episode of extra bits. Join us at British Science Festival for a Live Podcast Episode and a To Have or To Hold book Interview with Sophie. To access upcoming VIDEO episodes, clips, and exclusive…
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[Listener Questions] Beekeeping, nature on the curriculum, and menstrual cups
Is beekeeping bad for the environment? They say menstrual cups last for just 10 years; is silicone bad for us or the planet? Do we need an emotionally engaged relationship with nature as an essential part of the early learning curriculum? All this and more in this week's episode! To have your...
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On The Farm [Part 2] Dung beetles and organic dairy cows with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley
Ever tried to podcast while surrounded by curious cows? It's as fun and chaotic as it sounds. Today we're still touring the organic farm, so make sure you've listened to part 1 first! Join us in the fields with Yeo Valley Organic's Farms Development Manager, Will Mayor, searching for dung beetles...
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On The Farm [Part 1] Sniffing soil and going organic, with Will Mayor, Yeo Valley
Going organic is essential for combating the climate and nature crisis. But what does that look like for British farmers producing our food? Farm Development Manager and all-around soil guru, Will Mayor, took us out into the fields for a Yeo Valley Organic farm tour. Join us up to our knees in...
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[Listener Questions] Sustainable home improvements, and beauty Vs function in ecological spaces
When embarking on a kitchen extension (how exciting!), how can you make the process and build more sustainable? When looking at ecological landscapes, what’s more important, the way that something looks, or the way it works? And what career choices led us to start podcasting? To have your...
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Whales: Why conserving them IS climate action
More whales have been spotted off the coast in the UK this year, including humpbacks off the coast of Cornwall. Exciting? Sure! But changes like this lead us to question what's bringing or driving these incredible marine mammals to waters they’re not usually found in. The whales & climate change...
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[Listener Questions] Green gardening with Sarah Mead, Head Gardener at Yeo Valley Organic
Sometimes, you've just got to take your eco-friendly growing questions to an expert. This episode was recorded in a stunning glasshouse at Yeo Valley Organic with the brilliant Head Gardener Sarah Mead (see it on Instagram). Think: keeping ants out of your compost bin without chemicals, sowing...
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Invasive species: The good, the bad and the innocent(?)
Invasive non-native species have been called the silent threat to our ecosystems. They are a key driver of global biodiversity loss. We’re understanding what an INNS actually is, learning about issues these plants and animals can bring with them when they arrive and get comfortable in a new...
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[Listener Questions] Environmental benefits of space travel, guerilla rewilding, and hydroelectric dams
In the first listener questions episode of series five, we do our best to answer, 'Are hydroelectric dams good or bad?' and, 'Can I move some plants around when I go for a walk and help rewild my town?' Plus, we even had help from the wonderful Jake Foster from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to...
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Farming: Can farming feed us AND save species from extinction?
To start the series, we're taking a closer look at nature-friendly farming. Can changing farming practices and land management methods offer a helping hand for biodiversity, as well as support farmers in producing nutrient-dense, good local food? We explore some of the brilliant, innovative and...
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Season 5 Trailer
Do you need more hopeful climate conversations in your week? Well, you’re in luck, because we’re back with a brand new series of For What It’s Earth! 🌍 If you’ve ever wondered how to save the planet without moving to a yurt and making your own clothes, this is the podcast for you. We're diving...
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Bonus: To Have or To Hold, an exclusive look at Sophie Pavelle's new book
Sophie's only gone and written another brilliant book (and no, she's not writing this episode description). In To Have or To Hold, she unearths and marvells at some of nature's strangest symbioses and oddest relationships. In this bonus episode of For What It's Earth, Sophie and Emma sit down to...
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Bonus: Wild Cities with Chris Fitch live at Stanfords
How green is your city? And what can we learn from the international urban metropolises that are bringing inviting nature back? Last week, Wild Cities was published, and Emma was invited to join author Chris Fitch at Stanfords bookstore in Bristol to chat about the book. We chatted about...
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[Listener Questions] Solar roads in the UK, water use in airports and cleaning up the North Sea oil tanker crash
We've got three absolutely corking listener questions on the show this week, including one from the wonderful Gillian Burke! We're answering: A South Korean motorway has a solar panel-covered bike lane in its central reservation - can we do this in the UK? How much water and waste accumulates at...
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Moss: The quiet (but very cool) climate ally
We’re plunging our hands into the soft green bits you find in woodlands, and shining a spotlight on moss. Can the many life-giving, pollution-gobbling, and carbon-storing species of moss on earth be the quiet antidote to climate change? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email...
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[Listener Questions] Boycotts, sustainable tea and coffee, and Wild deodorant
This week we're answering your questions! First, we explore whether environmental boycotts actually work, and ask whether we should all stop buying Wild deodorant since the news that Unliver are purchasing the brand. Finally, we settle down with a steaming mug to find out whether our teas and...
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Scrubbing up: What's the MAKE UP of make up, SPF, and personal care items?
This week we’re talking about make-up - or more specifically - the make-up of it, alongside other personal care products, and what that means for our environment. Shampoo, eye cream, and SPF, we're coming for ya. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email...
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[Listener Questions] Book sustainability, wildflower lawns, and rats
Are wildflower lawns the best thing to do with your garden? Do rats deserve their bad rep? Can books be more sustainable, and am I still allowed to buy new ones sometimes? This week we're answering your big green listener questions, and we're introducing two new members of the For What It's Earth...
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Wildfires: How ready are we for extreme climate events?
Things are hotting up. As global temperatures increase, so too does extreme fire risk. Parts of LA are still burning, and this week we’re exploring all things wildfire in a changing climate. As we watch fires erupt on our TV screens, we ask: In the UK, are we really as sheltered from wildfires as...
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[Listener Questions] Cruise holidays, medication in poo and greener banking
What's the environmental footprint of taking a cruise? Does medication you take end up in your composting toilet or the sewage system, and if so, what happens next? And can you bank in greener ways? All this and a bonus mini-q on this week's Listener Questions episode. Get in touch We're on...
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Driving electric: Is the UK ready for EVs?
As climate change marches on, and transport is under a spotlight for significantly contributing to carbon emissions, we’re exploring electric transport. Are we ready for it, particularly in the UK when compared to other countries? What is outstanding in electrification/decarbonisation? And is it…
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[Listener Questions] Long-term environmental habits, recycling, and cleaning with bleach
This week you asked us which environmental habits and green-living changes we've managed to keep up the longest, whether things actually get recycled, and whether bleach should (or shouldn't) be our go-to household cleaning product. PLUS, Sophie beefs with her neighbour over bin etiquette, and we...
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Vapes: Environmental impacts & the single-use ban
The sale of single-use vapes is set to be banned in the UK in June, and the environmental impact of e-cigarette-style devices was a key lever in the campaign that fought for this legislation. So, we're following the lifecycle of a vape and exploring the many moments in which these electronic...
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Join the team: Could you be our Social Media Volunteer?
We’re seeking a talented and passionate volunteer with digital marketing and editing experience to join the FWIE team in 2025! This year we're taking the pod to exciting places, but working full time in the environment sector AND making the podcast ourselves means we have little time to do the...
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[Listener Questions] Eco tattoos, laundry detergent and environmental heroes
In Listener’s Questions this week, we’re sharing who in the environment sector inspires us, chatting laundry detergent choices (and recipes…) and exploring top tips for keeping green while getting tatted! Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email [email protected].…
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Zoos: The good, the bad and the frozen
Zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and seed banks: Is keeping animals and wild creatures in captivity for entertainment ever ok? Or are zoos the conservation powerhouses and the biodiversity arks that we need as wildlife declines across the globe? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky…
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[Listener Questions] Book recommendations, Vinted and search engines
We're back with another episode in which we answer your burning eco-living questions. Find out whether Vinted is as good for the planet as it seems, what the climate impact of search engines may be, and what we're loving reading. Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email...
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Climate-friendly Food Choices: Is vegan always best?
We're brushing away the crumbs of Christmas, readying to weather the month of Veganuary spam, and trying to get to the bottom of the big heavy question: What should or shouldn't I be eating, if I want to be kind to the planet? Get in touch We're on Instagram, Bluesky, Twitter and email...
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[Listener Questions] Sustainable Christmas gift ideas, plastic grass and road salting
Left your Christmas shopping to the last minute? We've got you. This episode is packed with environmentally friendly gift ideas, from experiences to things to look out for in charity shops before the big day. We also answer listener questions on the environmental impact of both plastic grass, and...
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Hen & Stag Dos: How to throw a sustainable party
Like many a party, hen and stag dos (or bachelor/bachelorette parties) can come with a big carbon footprint and create a lot of waste. But they can still be special events without being polluting. We’re looking at these milestone gatherings and trying to help you throw one in ways that don’t…
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[Listener Questions] Not-so-eco things, gyms as energy generators, and big green career choices
We're asked whether gym equipment could actually generate enough electricity to power the gym, we try to divulge some useful career advice to a climate-concerned listener, and our classic 'what one good thing have you done for the planet this week?' prompt gets flipped on its head. Get in touch...
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Black Friday: How to avoid environmental catastrophe
We're zoning in on Black Friday; the holiday that celebrates binge-shopping and leaves the environmental credentials of the retail sector in tatters. For the sake of the planet, put your bank cards away! Do you really *need* that thing that's on a super duper exclusive promotion and will never...
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[Listener Questions] Staying hopeful, plogging, and picking up dog poo
This week we're answering your questions. Join Emma and Sophie for a grand tour of 'plogging', an investigation into whether dog poo is natural enough to be left in the environment, and a chat about how we remain hopeful in the environment sector despite all the bad news. Get in touch We're on...
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AI: A climate solution or a concern?
This week, we’re diving into one of the most rapidly evolving fields of our time: artificial intelligence. AI takes many forms and is rapidly transforming many industries and sectors - from helping to optimise international supply chains to smarting up energy grids and predicting climate…
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Trump: A backwards step for climate change?
What impact will the incoming President have on the climate? The US Election result this week has left many of us in a spin, and in this bonus episode, we take a trip to BCFM's show Love and Science to chat with the lovely Andrew Glester. We share a few of our initial thoughts on the news and...
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[Listener Questions] Eco-bafflement, biogas, and teaching kids about climate
How do we teach children about climate change without causing eco-anxiety? What supposedly environmental thing absolutely baffles you? Is biogas actually carbon neutral? Three hot topics on the table today as we sit down to answer your For What It's Earth listener questions. Episode notes: The...
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The Olympics: Was Paris 2024 really the greenest games ever?
The 2024 Olympics in Paris aspired to be the first Games ever to be fully aligned with Paris Agreement - but can the world's biggest international sporting event ever really be considered sustainable? From incredible eco-design decisions to the energy and food choices made with the planet in…
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Environment, climate and sustainability podcast. We make big green issues bite-sized and explore the things that we can do to help the planet. Hosted by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.
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Environment, climate and sustainability podcast. We make big green issues bite-sized and explore the things that we can do to help the planet. Hosted by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.
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