This is possibly our juiciest topic to date: how do you feel about bringing kids into the world in a time of climate and ecological emergency? Jess & Livvy explore their own views on the topic and speak to a couple who have joined the Birthstrike movement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

Our Aussie mates down under are experiencing the worst bushfires since records began. But how are the people on the ground responding? Jess & Livvy hear from a local resident to find out how climate breakdown is affecting day to day life and think about what lessons we can learn for the future. They also introduce a new section to the show. Links m…

2019 has been an extraordinary year. In this first episode of Season 2, Jess and Livvy look back at the last few months and share how leaning into their eco-grief has been a powerful fuel for acting on the climate and ecological crisis.Show notes Register interest in the COP26 Climate Cycle to Glasgow in 2020https://blog.wearedonation.com/2019/12/0…

The Future of Food Our food system is described as ‘broken’ and held responsible for biodiversity loss, deforestation, desertification and high carbon emissions. So Jess and Livvy explore how it has got like this and what the future of food could look like. Be prepared for some time-travelling and interviews with India Langley from LettUsGrow. LINK…

Palm oil has weaseled its way into almost every product in our kitchens and bathrooms, but is it as bad as everyone thinks? Jess and Livvy take a closer look this complex and slippery topic - and make some surprising discoveries. ************************************************************************************************************************…

Jess and Livvy take a look at the issues and impacts of fashion and clothing. What do you do if you are a shopaholic? How can you dress sustainably? And, if you're taking the 'buy nothing new challenge', what on earth do you do about buying underwear?! Plus an exciting Woke & Confused announcement. --------------------------------------------------…

It’s easy to feel powerless and anxious when you read the latest climate science. So what can we do about this? Jess and Livvy discuss coping mechanisms, and join the Time is Now mass lobby in London. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Links mentioned in this episode: The academic paper Jess was reading - Deep Adapt…

Jess and Livvy discuss festivals, single-use culture and behavior change; bust some common festival myths and reveal the Woke & Confused guide to being an eco festival-goer. ------------------------------- Links mentioned on this episode: Insectageddon Plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature https://www.theguardian.com/environment/20…

There’s no getting away from it, when it comes to seriously addressing the climate crisis, plane travel is the elephant in the room. Jess and Livvy look at the issues and the solutions and talk to writer and environmental campaigner Anna Hughes about the no-fly movement. ------------------------------------------- Links mentioned in this episode Da…

Jess and Livvy reveal their latest environmental dilemmas, hear from people on the ground at XR's London demonstration, discuss the UK's climate emergency and put some more items in Greenwash Corner! ------------------------- Links mentioned in this episode: - Extinction Rebellion (XR) website: https://rebellion.earth/ - UK Parliament declares clim…

From plastic pollution to climate breakdown, the more you know about how f****d the planet is, the more confusing life gets. In this episode Jess and Livvy introduce themselves, discuss their current environmental dilemmas and open up Greenwash Corner - with a special focus on single-use plastics. ---------- Links mentioned in this episode: - Coffe…