October MiniPod with Phoebe Weston (Human Microbiodiversity Depletion, Rise Of Renewables & Bird Migration Warnings)
On this month’s planet possible Minipod, we’re joined by a familiar voice – Biodiversity Reporter for the Guardian newspaper, Phoebe Weston. Niki and Phoebe discuss 3 stories in climate, nature and water that are currently making the headlines:
Planet Possible · Phoebe Weston, Niki Roach
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Show Notes
The stories on this week's Minipod are:
- Finnish researchers have been exploring what happens when we bring a little more wild back into our everyday lives. Their “rewilding” experiment shows the link between increasing our nature exposure and better microbiome biodiversity.
- There’s good news, and perhaps some not so good news, about renewables. Solar power has now been the largest source of new electricity globally for three years in a row. Some nations are increasing their reliability on fossil fuels. However, solar prices have fallen making it more much accessible for lower income countries.
- Why the changing migration routes for birds, once defined seasons, are bending, shifting north, skipping stops they’ve made for centuries. Each altered flight path is a living chart of how fast habitats are shrinking and ecosystems are changing.
Show Notes:
Read the BBC article on renewable energy here
Read the Guardian article on bird migration here
Credits
Presented & Produced by Niki Roach
Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited
With thanks to Alastair Chisholm
Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland