Imagining Tomorrow
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -It’s hard to imagine a bright future in the face of the climate crisis. This new podcast, from Hugo Award winning podcaster and author Emma Newman, will take you on a journey from despair to the most radiant, radical hope.
Made in partnership with Friends of the Earth, Imagining Tomorrow shows how we can create a future that is good for people and for nature, based on innovations in technology and community action that are already having a positive impact.
Join Emma as she pieces together the roadmap to utopia by interviewing amazing inventors, communities and award-winning science fiction authors.
We can’t build a better future until we can imagine it, so let’s imagine it together.
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Financing, Fundraising, Moving
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWhen the average person can’t control how the funds in their own bank accounts or pensions are used by institutions, is there any way to stop terrible things being done with our money? Inspired by conversations with the leader of a grassroots movement empowering women to take control of their finances, a community farm in Wales raising funds to keep the farm in the service of the local people it feeds, and an award-winning science fiction writer, Emma Newman imagines a world in which fossil...
Warming, Decarbonising, Celebrating
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBAcross the UK there are thousands of faith buildings playing important roles in their communities. Churches, mosques, gurdwaras, all host gatherings for worship and for community activities such as playgroups, choirs, support groups and many more. Recently, many have been serving as warm banks, providing a space for people struggling to heat their homes in the energy crisis. How can these buildings, often huge and sometimes hundreds of years old, afford to provide these critical spaces in ti...
Growing, Feeding, Nurturing
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBOver the past couple of years, extreme weather events, the energy crisis and Brexit have put a visible strain on the UK’s food supply chain and increased prices for the consumer. What if we increased the amount of food that we grow in cities, and thus increased biodiversity and reduced food miles? Inspired by talking to a community gardens group in Reading, a horticultural engineer who has co-founded a vertical farm in London and an award-winning author and screenwriter, Emma Newman imagin...
Heating, Cooling, Empowering
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBMost homes in the UK are still heated by burning fossil fuels. Struggling households are faced with unnecessarily high bills and cold winters, or bearing the financial burden of replacing old-fashioned central heating. So is there a better way to heat and cool our buildings, accelerate decarbonisation and reduce fuel poverty? Inspired by talking to a Welsh community, a scientist and award-winning author Anne Charnock, Emma Newman imagines a future in which ex-industrial towns can be regene...
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November 01, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBComing soon, a new podcast, Imagining Tomorrow shows how we can create a future that is good for people and for nature, based on innovations in technology and community action that are already having a positive impact. Join Emma Newman as she pieces together the roadmap to utopia by interviewing amazing inventors, communities and award-winning science fiction authors. We can’t build a better future until we can imagine it, so let’s imagine it together. Support the show
How to Save the Planet | How 17,000 people took Shell to court - and won
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. This summer, in a ground-breaking ruling, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its emissions. This is the first time a company has been made to take action to prevent climate breakdown. The case was brought by Friends of the Earth Netherlands, alongside 17,000 co-plaintiffs and other organisations. In this episode Fran and Finn speak to Nine de Pater, from Friends of the Earth Netherlands, to hear more about t...
How 17,000 people took Shell to court - and won
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis summer, in a ground-breaking ruling, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its emissions. This is the first time a company has been made to take action to prevent climate breakdown. The case was brought by Friends of the Earth Netherlands, alongside 17,000 co-plaintiffs and other organisations. In this episode Fran and Finn speak to Nine de Pater, from Friends of the Earth Netherlands, to hear more about the case and how these changes can have a wide impact on our planet. This is ...
How to Save the Planet | Black Girls Hike
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. As lockdowns ease and we're able to get out again we look at groups working to address the under-representation of black and brown people in the outdoors. Over a couple of future episodes, we speak to people who are challenging this. Louisa and Danny speak to Rhiane Fatinikun. In 2019 Rhiane set up a small walking group Black Girls Hike, which today has thousands of members, providing a safe space for black wom...
Black Girls Hike
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBAs lockdowns ease and we're able to get out again we look at groups working to address the under-representation of black and brown people in the outdoors. Over a couple of future episodes, we speak to people who are challenging this. Louisa and Danny speak to Rhiane Fatinikun. In 2019 Rhiane set up a small walking group Black Girls Hike, which today has thousands of members, providing a safe space for black women to explore the outdoors and reconnect with nature. Find Black Girls Hike h...
How to Save the Planet | What’s wrong with the Policing Bill?
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. We explore the governments controversial new Policing Bill, speaking to our Head of Political Affairs, Dave Timms about the risk to peaceful protest and Mattey Mitchell from Friends, Families and Travellers about its potential devastating effects on the rights of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Support the show
What’s wrong with the Policing Bill?
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe explore the governments controversial new Policing Bill, speaking to our Head of Political Affairs, Dave Timms about the risk to peaceful protest and Mattey Mitchell from Friends, Families and Travellers about its potential devastating effects on the rights of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Support the show
What’s wrong with the Policing Bill?
June 11, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWe explore the governments controversial new Policing Bill, speaking to our Head of Political Affairs, Dave Timms about the risk to peaceful protest and Mattey Mitchell from Friends, Families and Travellers about its potential devastating effects on the rights of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. Support the show (https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/donate/make-a-donation?_ga=2.1735858.2055361964.1579523061-622360301.1536752803)
Do local elections matter?
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOn 6th May polls open for local elections around England and Wales, for communities to vote for their next Mayor, Metro Mayor, local council and Senedd representatives. But interest in local elections can be low, with the power of your local representatives to make big decisions for our planet often get overlooked. This episode we spoke to Connie and Jackie, local campaigners in Friends of the Earth's network of grassroots groups. They talk to us about what they want to see as a priority ...
How to Save the Planet | Do local elections matter?
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. On 6th May polls open for local elections around England and Wales, for communities to vote for their next Mayor, Metro Mayor, local council and Senedd representatives. But interest in local elections can be low, with the power of your local representatives to make big decisions for our planet often get overlooked. This episode we spoke to Connie and Jackie, local campaigners in Friends of the Earth's network of...
How to Save the Planet | Want a green job?
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. A green, low carbon future means new jobs and industries that are good for the environment and the people in them. But what counts as a green job? Do people really want them? How do you get one? And what should government be doing to create more? We're joined today by Clare Linton from Urban Transport Group and Lola Fayokun from Teach The Future to talk all things green jobs. ---- Support the show
Want a green job?
April 01, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBA green, low carbon future means new jobs and industries that are good for the environment and the people in them. But what counts as a green job? Do people really want them? How do you get one? And what should government be doing to create more? We're joined today by Clare Linton from Urban Transport Group and Lola Fayokun from Teach The Future to talk all things green jobs. ---- Support the show
How to Save the Planet | What's wrong with the economy anyway?
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBPart of our plan for building a greener and fairer future as we recover from the pandemic is to fix the broken economy. But what's broken about it? What might a different approach look like? And what difference would that actually make to your life? Fran and Danny talk to Adrienne Buller from think tank Common Wealth who answers all of these burning questions. Want to hear from us on a specific topic? Tweet us @friends_earth or email [email protected] and let us know. Find out more abou...
What's wrong with the economy anyway?
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBPart of our plan for building a greener and fairer future as we recover from the pandemic is to fix the broken economy. But what's broken about it? What might a different approach look like? And what difference would that actually make to your life? Fran and Danny talk to Adrienne Buller from think tank Common Wealth who answers all of these burning questions. Want to hear from us on a specific topic? Tweet us @friends_earth or email [email protected] and let us know. Find out more abou...
What does a green future look like?
January 27, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBAs we make our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk of building back better and a new normal. We have heard campaigners and politicians talking about a green and fair recovery or a green new deal. But what do any of these things really mean? What parts of our society need to change? What would that look like in your life? This episode kicks off the new year with a new series and a new presenter. Joing Danny and Isobel as they talk to Connor, a Friends of the Eart...
How to Save the Planet | What does a green future look like?
January 27, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. As we make our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk of building back better and a new normal. We have heard campaigners and politicians talking about a green and fair recovery or a green new deal. But what do any of these things really mean? What parts of our society need to change? What would that look like in your life? This episode kicks off the new year with a new series and a new p...
What does a green future look like?
January 27, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBAs we make our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk of building back better and a new normal. We have heard campaigners and politicians talking about a green and fair recovery or a green new deal. But what do any of these things really mean? What parts of our society need to change? What would that look like in your life? This episode kicks off the new year with a new series and a new presenter. Joing Danny and Isobel as they talk to Connor, a Friends of the Eart...
A green and stress free Christmas with Tori Tsui
December 18, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe holiday season is barrelling towards us, and it can be a high stress time of year, even as we try to relax. So, Muna and Louisa spoke to Tori Tsui, a climate and mental health activist. Tori came loaded with tips on how we can look after ourselves, each other and the planet as we make it through the final hurdle of 2020. Head to Instagram to follow Tori @toritsui_ If you'd like to give the gift of a donation to Friends of the Earth this year, head to https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/do...
How to Save the Planet | A green and stress free Christmas with Tori Tsui
December 18, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. The holiday season is barrelling towards us, and it can be a high stress time of year, even as we try to relax. So, Muna and Louisa spoke to Tori Tsui, a climate and mental health activist. Tori came loaded with tips on how we can look after ourselves, each other and the planet as we make it through the final hurdle of 2020. Head to Instagram to follow Tori @toritsui_ If you'd like to give the gift of a donation ...
Can you make a difference to climate breakdown?
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBYou've signed petitions and shared posts, but what next? How can you make an actual difference to the climate? It’s easier than you think: start in your backyard! We speak to local campaigner Ian Bowler and Wigan Council's Climate Change Manager Kerrell Walley, to find out how working with your local council can have a massive impact. Support the show
How to Save the Planet | Can you make a difference to climate breakdown?
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. You've signed petitions and shared posts, but what next? How can you make an actual difference to the climate? It’s easier than you think: start in your backyard! We speak to local campaigner Ian Bowler and Wigan Council's Climate Change Manager Kerrell Walley, to find out how working with your local council can have a massive impact. Support the show
Can you make a difference to climate breakdown?
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBYou've signed petitions and shared posts, but what next? How can you make an actual difference to the climate? It’s easier than you think: start in your backyard! We speak to local campaigner Ian Bowler and Wigan Council's Climate Change Manager Kerrell Walley, to find out how working with your local council can have a massive impact. Support the show
How do climate and racism connect?
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat is environmental justice? How are black and brown communities impacted by climate breakdown differently? Why do equality and anti-racism need to be central to the environmental movement? To mark Black History Month, campaigner Muna Suleiman chats to MP David Lammy, MEP Magid Magid and activist Mikaela Loach about how climate and race are connected, and what we can do to make the environment movement more inclusive. ---------- Support the show
How to Save the Planet | How do climate and racism connect?
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. What is environmental justice? How are black and brown communities impacted by climate breakdown differently? Why do equality and anti-racism need to be central to the environmental movement? To mark Black History Month, campaigner Muna Suleiman chats to MP David Lammy, MEP Magid Magid and activist Mikaela Loach about how climate and race are connected, and what we can do to make the environment movement more incl...
How to Save the Planet | Can you love fashion and the planet?
September 25, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. As fashion week draws to a close, we take a look at one of our most problematic faves - new clothes. Muna and Louisa speak to fashion insiders Ros and Marie to get useful tips about how we can look good sustainably, what we can do as consumers to push the fashion industry to be better, and what companies and our government should be doing to make the important changes we need to see. Ros Studd worked as a buyer in...
Can you love fashion and the planet?
September 25, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBAs fashion week draws to a close, we take a look at one of our most problematic faves - new clothes. Muna and Louisa speak to fashion insiders Ros and Marie to get useful tips about how we can look good sustainably, what we can do as consumers to push the fashion industry to be better, and what companies and our government should be doing to make the important changes we need to see. Ros Studd worked as a buyer in the fashion industry before leaving to teach textile design. She's now on a n...
Can getting around go green?
September 03, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOutside of our major cities, the UK is reliant on cars to get us around. We know they're huge contributors to climate breakdown, but what are the alternatives? Could we really aim for the bike culture of Holland? Could our public transport system ever be accessible enough to challenge the car's rule? In this episode, Muna talks to Haf, Ian and Ridhi, all of whom are working on making our approach to transport that bit greener. Check out their work at: Haf Elgar: www.foe.cymru and @foecymru...
How to Save the Planet | Can getting around go green?
September 03, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. Outside of our major cities, the UK is reliant on cars to get us around. We know they're huge contributors to climate breakdown, but what are the alternatives? Could we really aim for the bike culture of Holland? Could our public transport system ever be accessible enough to challenge the car's rule? In this episode, Muna talks to Haf, Ian and Ridhi, all of whom are working on making our approach to transport that...
How to Save the Planet | How to talk about climate
July 20, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. Caring about the climate doesn't always mean it's easy to talk about. We know it can be a tricky conversation to have, whether with friends, family or your least favourite coworker. We're here to help, so we asked Cassie Flynn to share some wisdom. Cassie is the Strategic Advisor on Climate for the United Nations Development Programme, and joins Muna and Fran to talk us through key lessons she's learned from a lo...
How to talk about climate
July 20, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBCaring about the climate doesn't always mean it's easy to talk about. We know it can be a tricky conversation to have, whether with friends, family or your least favourite coworker. We're here to help, so we asked Cassie Flynn to share some wisdom. Cassie is the Strategic Advisor on Climate for the United Nations Development Programme, and joins Muna and Fran to talk us through key lessons she's learned from a long career of having those difficult conversations. Ask the UK government to t...
Are your taxes funding climate breakdown?
June 09, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThe UK claims to be a climate leader, but the truth behind where our tax money goes tells a different story. Muna and Louisa are joined today by Adam McGibbon, an investigator with Global Witness. We discover how our money is being used to damage our climate and destroy the communities and livelihoods of those most impacted by climate breakdown in the global south. And how we can stop it. We’ll also hear from Ilham Rawoot in Mozambique, who is part of a group fighting one of these damaging...
How to Save the Planet | Are your taxes funding climate breakdown?
June 09, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. The UK claims to be a climate leader, but the truth behind where our tax money goes tells a different story. Muna and Louisa are joined today by Adam McGibbon, an investigator with Global Witness. We discover how our money is being used to damage our climate and destroy the communities and livelihoods of those most impacted by climate breakdown in the global south. And how we can stop it. We’ll also hear from Ilh...
Nature on your doorstep
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLockdown may mean we're spending more time at home, but there's still a lot of the natural world we can look out for (and enjoy) from our doorstep. In this episode Muna and Isobel speak to 14-year-old RSPB Youth Ambassador, Kabir Kaul, who's on a mission to transform the way we look at urban landscapes and get us all looking out for nature nearby. We had a couple of tech issues with the mics, so please forgive the sound quality in parts. -------------------------------------------------...
How to Save the Planet | Nature on your doorstep
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. Lockdown may mean we're spending more time at home, but there's still a lot of the natural world we can look out for (and enjoy) from our doorstep. In this episode Muna and Isobel speak to 14-year-old RSPB Youth Ambassador, Kabir Kaul, who's on a mission to transform the way we look at urban landscapes and get us all looking out for nature nearby. We had a couple of tech issues with the mics, so please forgive ...
Ramadan goes green
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBRamadan has kicked off for Muslims around the world, a time of fasting, reflection and family. This week Muna is talking to 3 British Muslims, Magid Magid, Lamees Hafeez, and Zunaira Malik. They chat about how lockdown has impacted their fasting, cooking channel addictions and advice for making your Ramadan as eco friendly as possible. Visit friendsoftheearth.uk for more tips. --- Support the show
How to Save the Planet | Ramadan goes green
May 06, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. Ramadan has kicked off for Muslims around the world, a time of fasting, reflection and family. This week Muna is talking to 3 British Muslims, Magid Magid, Lamees Hafeez, and Zunaira Malik. They chat about how lockdown has impacted their fasting, cooking channel addictions and advice for making your Ramadan as eco friendly as possible. Visit friendsoftheearth.uk for more tips. --- Support the show
Dude, where's my COP?
April 09, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBSo the UN climate talks are postponed, but what really happens there anyway? And does the delay mean anything for climate breakdown? This episode, Muna and Fran chat to Friends of the Earth's international campaigner Rachel. As a regular at the talks, she shares what really goes on there, the highs and lows of the conference, and the impact of a delay to COP 26. All whilst trying to avoid the endless acronyms. Support the show
How to Save the Planet | Dude, where's my COP?
April 09, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet So the UN climate talks are postponed, but what really happens there anyway? And does the delay mean anything for climate breakdown? This episode, Muna and Fran chat to Friends of the Earth's international campaigner Rachel. As a regular at the talks, she shares what really goes on there, the highs and lows of the conference, and the impact of a delay to COP 26. All whilst trying to avoid the endless acronyms. Sup...
How to Save the Planet | Planet on lockdown
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet Muna catches up with a few Friends of the Earth staff to see how they're coping and staying connected as we enter life on lockdown. We discuss how we're looking after ourselves, what social distancing means for activism, experiences with homeschooling, and of course what we're binge watching. As we grapple with the complexities of life in a global pandemic, it's more important than ever that we find ways to stay c...
Planet on lockdown
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBMuna catches up with a few Friends of the Earth staff to see how they're coping and staying connected as we enter life on lockdown. We discuss how we're looking after ourselves, what social distancing means for activism, experiences with homeschooling, and of course what we're binge watching. As we grapple with the complexities of life in a global pandemic, it's more important than ever that we find ways to stay connected and support the most vulnerable. We'll be here over the next weeks a...
How to Save the Planet | Is Heathrow getting a third runway?
February 28, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. Our special bonus episode today comes hot on the heels of Friends of the Earth's historic win in the Court of Appeal. On Thursday 27 February, government plans to expand Heathrow airport were ruled illegal, on the grounds that they did not full consider the climate impacts of the project. But what happens now with Heathrow's expansion? And what does this ruling mean for holding the government to account on their ...
Is Heathrow getting a third runway?
February 28, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBOur special bonus episode today comes hot on the heels of Friends of the Earth's historic win in the Court of Appeal. On Thursday 27 February, government plans to expand Heathrow airport were ruled illegal, on the grounds that they did not full consider the climate impacts of the project. But what happens now with Heathrow's expansion? And what does this ruling mean for holding the government to account on their promises to take climate action? Muna and Louisa chat to Friends of the Eart...
Is climate breakdown sexist?
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWith international women's day around the corner, Muna and Fran meet with Helen Pankhurst to discuss how climate impacts women and girls, and why we're partnering with Care International on their annual March for Women. We also hear from Sostine in Uganda about a grassroots movement to stop rural livelihoods being destroyed by sugar farming. Join Friends of the Earth at the March for Women on 8 March, and stand in solidarity with women around the world. You can find the details at careint.u...
How to Save the Planet | Is climate breakdown sexist?
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. With international women's day around the corner, Muna and Fran meet with Helen Pankhurst to discuss how climate impacts women and girls, and why we're partnering with Care International on their annual March for Women. We also hear from Sostine in Uganda about a grassroots movement to stop rural livelihoods being destroyed by sugar farming. Join Friends of the Earth at the March for Women on 8 March, and stand in...
Is climate breakdown sexist?
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWith international women's day around the corner, Muna and Fran meet with Helen Pankhurst to discuss how climate impacts women and girls, and why we're partnering with Care International on their annual March for Women. We also hear from Sostine in Uganda about a grassroots movement to stop rural livelihoods being destroyed by sugar farming. Join Friends of the Earth at the March for Women on 8 March, and stand in solidarity with women around the world. You can find the details at careint.u...
How to Save the Planet | Climate keeping you up at night?
January 20, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAn episode from Friends of the Earth podcast series, How to Save the Planet. With Australian fires dominating the news, alongside floods in Indonesia and the shocking devastation to The Amazon last year, it's no wonder many of us are feeling more than a little on edge about the environment. But with terms like eco anxiety gaining traction, what does it really mean? Why do we feel it? And what should we do about it? This episode we speak to journalist Emma Beddington and psychotherapist Car...