The Hothouse Podcast

On this episode of the Hothouse Podcast, Diyora delves deep into Françoise d'Eaubonne's ‘Feminism or Death', in which the French author coins the term ecofeminism and Issey interviews contemporary feminist Alice Capelle, author of Collapse Feminism about the state of ecofeminism today.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a review. We're self-funded so your support is crucial.To learn more about the #HothousePodcast, follow us on Instagram @hothousebookclub.And most importantly, grab a copy of our next read -- 'The Value of a Whale' by Adrienne Buller -- and join the conversation.This episode was produced by Diyora Shadijanova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Hothouse Podcast, hosts Diyora and Issey delve into George Monbiot's ‘Regenesis,’ which analyses major issues within contemporary British farming and according to the book’s blurb, offers “a breathtaking vision of a new future for food and for humanity”.With widespread farmers’ protests across Europe and the finger-pointing towards green policies as a source of their discontent, we wanted to understand what role agriculture plays in the climate crisis and how it needs to be transformed as we look for solutions around food.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a review. We're self-funded so your support is crucial.To learn more about the #HothousePodcast, follow us on Instagram @hothousebookclub.And most importantly, grab a copy of our next read -- Feminism or Death: How the Women's Movement Can Save the Planet by Francoise d'Eaubonne -- and join the conversation.This episode was produced by Diyora Shadijanova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Hothouse Podcast, hosts Diyora and Issey delve into Chris Goodall's ‘What We Need To Do Now,’ which presents a roadmap for the UK to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The author suggests strategies like constructing an extensive surplus of wind and solar energy, converting the excess into hydrogen, implementing a carbon tax, and exploring sustainable practices in the agriculture industry. 'What We Need To Do Now' was the first book we collectively read in 2024, as we thought it could serve as a valuable primer on the distinctive challenges confronting the UK and exploring various solutions — both individual and systemic.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a review. We're self-funded so your support is crucial.To find out more about the #HothousePodcast, follow us on Instagram @hothousebookclub. And most importantly, grab a copy of our next read and join the conversation.This episode was produced by Diyora Shadijanova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hothouse Podcast – your go-to for discussions on books tackling the climate crisis and its related issues. The show is hosted by Issey Gladston, a photographer and journalist and Diyora Shadijanova, a journalist and writer.We launched the hothouse bookclub in 2022 to create a space where we could dive deep into climate change topics through literature. Our London-based club meets every six weeks, and we've covered a range of books, from Andreas Malm's 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline' to Rebecca Solnit's 'Orwell’s Roses'.Now, in 2024, we're bringing our discussions to the realm of podcasts. Whether you're a climate enthusiast or just curious, join us for book analyses, interviews, and more.Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and please leave us a review. We're self-funded so your support is crucial.To find out more about the #HothousePodcast, follow us on Instagram @hothousebookclub.And most importantly, grab a copy of our next read and join the conversation.Produced by Diyora Shadijanova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.