Best Fibreglass Podcasts (2024)

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The cyanide spill that closed a canal, water guzzling golf courses PLUS the UK-EU chemical policy chasm 36:50

2h ago36:50

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out about the Walsall chemical spill and the thousands of litres of toxic waste that’s leaked into the town’s canal. …

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The bat police, the EA’s pension pot problem, and Miliband’s solar ‘error’ 18:52

1h ago18:52

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds unravels: How the pension fund used by wildlife regulators Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales holds bonds…

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Rat summer, fresh PFAS revelations PLUS Labour's planning revolution 32:14

9d ago32:14

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s big green news, the team finds out: The significance of the thousands of PFAS-related legal cases taking place in the US and the UK’s most PFAS poll…

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The Tories' toxic pesticide, England's over-abstraction baddies PLUS the swimworthy rivers of Swiss cities 38:52

13d ago38:52

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team finds out: Why the toxic neonicotinoid Cruiser SB pesticide was authorised by the Conservative government without any kind …

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The supersized King's Speech PLUS The Wildlife Trusts' CEO on housing, Celtic rainforests and Labour's vision 46:43

22d ago46:43

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The implications of the King's Speech for the climate and the UK's natural environment Why the housing secretary…

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Miliband’s solar power play, Ofwat gives? PLUS The greenest cities in England 31:57

27d ago31:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we focus on the politics of solar power – more than a gigawatt of solar energy has been approved by the energy minister Ed Milliband but how…

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Labour landslide: who’s in, who’s out PLUS Reeves revs up building blitz 31:57

1M ago31:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week’s episode, we look back and forwards at the politics of now: the slayed beasts of the Conservatives, the triumphant hunters of the labour party and the…

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Fibreglass-filled oysters, the new cow tax PLUS the general election showdown for nature 24:51

1M ago24:51

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In THIS week’s episode, we focus on: The oysters in the south coast of England, which have been swallowing tiny pieces of boats made of fibreglass. The wild boars p…

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Supreme Court strikes down oil, nature's protest PLUS what happens when NGOs get too close to big business 22:33

2M ago22:33

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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MAYDAY: The forgotten poison in our skies 40:41

2M ago40:41

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It’s taken nearly four decades for a global phase out of leaded petrol, light aircraft still use fuel containing lead to keep flying their planes. The US and the EU are looking to phase out this source of harmful lead pollution, but the UK is hanging back. Aviation fuel AVGAS 100LL uses Tetraethlylead for fuel stability. When this lead is jettisone…

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Manifesto magic tricks, Reform’s revenge PLUS the carbon blowouts that could break our skies 53:57

2M ago53:57

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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The highways from hell killing our waterways PLUS the latest general election green policy pledges 37:05

2M ago37:05

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Green battle lines drawn, Saltmarsh SSSI bulldozed, PLUS the professor of faith on guarding God's garden 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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The policies lost in the election wash-up, Labour's green mission PLUS the most PFAS-polluted town in England 37:55

3M ago37:55

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. We want to hear from our listeners on what we can do to improve the podcast. To help us, and to be in with a chance to win £100 in John Lewis vouchers, please take …

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Bathing water baddies PLUS River Summit special ft. Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse, Jim Murray, Philip Duffy and Angela Henry 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Paul Whitehouse, Feargal Sharkey, The Crown’s Jim Murray... This week's episode, recorded from the UK River Summit, features the rockstars of the water world and an environmental lawyer on a mission. Listen to the ECO Chamber to find out what you've missed. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stor…

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DEFRA vs OEP, the lost infringement cases, PLUS the UK's diverging green policy 39:27

3M ago39:27

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The on-going beef between the government and the post-Brexit environmental watchdog – the Office for Environment…

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ULEZ upset averted, climate ‘clown show’ PLUS Dartmoor's sheepwrecked SSSIs 54:20

3M ago54:20

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The fallout of the local elections… was it really the ULEZ wot won it in London? We’ll also be finding out why t…

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Permitting regime ‘collapse’, ‘fake’ DRS promises, PLUS Goldsmith, Eustice and Stacey on the legacy of a landmark act 40:23

4M ago40:23

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week’s Big Green News, the team discusses: The jaw-dropping confession from the EA’s chief executive that England’s permitting regime has witnessed a ‘genu…

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Shaper Interview with Dan Thomson 1:33:44

4M ago1:33:44

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In this episode we speak with Dan Thomson from Tomo Surfboards. Dan is arguably the most creative surfboard designer of the last 20 years. The art of surfboard shaping and designing was handed down from his father, Mark Thomson. Dan and his father would discuss all aspects of hydrodynamic theory to improve their understanding of real surfboard desi…

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Ex-minister on DEFRA's inner workings, where is the LUF? PLUS The EfW industry responds to Barclay's freeze 39:11

4M ago39:11

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Why does Trudy Harrison think DEFRA has a problem with the office for environmental protection and project delivery? Where is the missing Land Use Framework? And what's been going on this week in policy circles? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the de…

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Duffy's EfW dust-up, Wye's there a new champion? PLUS the floating Celtic Sea wind giant 31:01

4M ago31:01

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What's in the River Wye Action Plan? Why did the EA chief warn ministers about pausing waste incineration permits? And how big will the world's largest floating wind project actually be in the Celtic Sea? Listen to the latest episode of the ECO Chamber to find out... Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green…

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Barclay’s burner bother, beaver builders PLUS Tories driven batty by Natural England 36:40

4M ago36:40

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Why Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s department DEFRA has called time on approving any new energy from wast…

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Thames Water turmoil, Ofwat has it large PLUS the kelp forests of Sussex 33:08

5M ago33:08

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Thames Water’s fresh financial crisis after shareholders refused to back £500 million worth of funding to prop u…

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Dartmoor's thorny SSSI plans, Ed's £28bn climate elephant, PLUS the bugs lost by net gain 37:00

5M ago37:00

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: Labour’s net zero secretary Ed Miliband and the party’s abandoned flagship £28bn annual fund to combat climate c…

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Outside The Bay - Sam Griffiths 1:26:31

5M ago1:26:31

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In this episode Christian and I talk to Sam Griffiths. Sam is a passionate surfer who pursued a career in the surf industry. He started his time in the industry at Rip Curl on the back of his love for surfboards and spent time developing their board program. When the opportunity to be a team manager a Quiksilver presented itself, he jumped on it. I…

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Ex-ministers' masks slip, watchdogs’ united front PLUS the lights that blind us 38:26

5M ago38:26

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: The UK’s environmental watchdogs coordinated investigation into ‘possible failures’ to comply with environmental…

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Shaper Interview with Nev Hyman 2:23:34

5M ago2:23:34

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After a long wait, The Dust Up is back for 2024! We kick things off chatting with a truly fantastic shaper and designer - Nev Hyman. Nev describes himself as a 'Ranga from Perth' in a jovial way, but the truth is he has been heavily involved in the development of surfboard design as well as pursuing future surfboard production methods. Nev has alwa…

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The sounds of the underground, Hunt’s Cambridge credit punt, and the EA scores red 45:12

5M ago45:12

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news, the team discusses: The government plans to turn Cambridge into the Europe’s answer to Silicon Valley, and other green spring budget…

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Walleys' whiff gets watchdog whack, Ofwat's growing pains and climate tsar shambles 46:44

6M ago46:44

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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK's biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. For this week's big green news the team discusses: Why the notorious Walleys Quarry landfill has been given a suspension notice What Ofwat's new 'growth du…

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Minette batters the regulators, EA chair‘s ‘uncomfortable’ PowerPoint slides PLUS pollution penalty perils 39:54

6M ago39:54

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Who's taking over the National Farmers' Union now their leader Minette Batters is gone? Is the EA's chair making enemies with farmers? And why are some Welsh farmers so angry about proposed environmental policy? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one …

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Falcon snatchers, the burners blocking PM2.5 progress PLUS the next EU laws on the chopping block 45:05

6M ago45:05

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Why does it matter if I buy a new wood burner for my home? Are we losing all our ties to EU regulation? And why would anyone want to launder falcons? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In th…

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PopCons go potty, water boss bonus block PLUS, EU's afraid of the big bad wolf 32:47

6M ago32:47

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Are left extremists really taking over the environmental agenda, according to the former prime minister Liz Truss? Will the new powers for the water regulator put an end to rampant sewage pollution? And can Northern Ireland catch up on its environmental commitments now it has a new environment minister? Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Cham…

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Landfills’ toxic secret, BNG metric meltdown and Wales gets a watchdog 39:45

7M ago39:45

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Should the Environment Agency know where landfills are leaching poisonous PFAS chemicals into the natural environment? Why is biodiversity net gain back in the news? And dragonwatch: how will the creation of a new environmental watchdog work in Wales. Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out answers. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Ch…

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EA permit delays exposed, DEFRA rapped over water pollution, PLUS who's tapping England's rivers? 44:21

7M ago44:21

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Should a waste business really have to choose between going out of business or working outside of the law as it waits for an environmental permit? And why does the Office for Environmental Protection think DEFRA's been dishing out illegal advice? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to disc…

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Watchdog mauls DEFRA, EA compliance target controversy PLUS nutrient neutrality expert on the law 44:39

7M ago44:39

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Why on earth would EA staff be directed to stop inspecting waste sites? Is the OEP going to start legal proceedings against DEFRA? What on earth is the Dutch Nitrogen Case? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look…

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Why oh Wye, climate watchdog goes starkers PLUS your green policy guide to the year ahead 38:24

7M ago38:24

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How many homes are really held up by nutrients pollution in England? When is Chris Stark stepping down and why have his contemporaries not been replaced? Listen to the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one of the deep…

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Sunak hits the skids, Gove's green agenda and pine martens triumph 30:48

8M ago30:48

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Which Conservative politician stepped down on climate issues? Why is the New Forest cool for mustelids? And how is Gove looking to change the planning system? Listen to the Eco Chamber’s Christmas special podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensi…

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Christmas special: The year’s worst villains, biggest gaffes, and 2023’s top of the poops 31:03

8M ago31:03

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Which politician was behind the biggest green gaffe in 2023? Who was the year’s worst villain? And which of the water companies was top of the poops? Listen to the Eco Chamber’s Christmas special podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at…

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Call the COPs, the countdown to BNG, and DEFRA's smoke and mirrors air policy 43:14

8M ago43:14

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What could a re-vamped civil sanction scheme mean for waste water companies? Why has a suite of new draft net gain texts left campaigners worried about the future of the policy’s delivery next month? And the government has ignored official advice when scrapping key air quality regulations, why? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcas…

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Bathing water stink, AONB or not to AONB and Suez lays waste to the EA 33:56

9M ago33:56

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Are our bathing waters in England getting worse? Why does it matter that Suez has won a legal win against the Environment Agency? And the government has pledged to create a new national park but what does this mean in practice? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to d…

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EA shake-up scoop, climate COP-out, PLUS the nightmare nurdles choking the planet 45:34

9M ago45:34

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How is the Environment Agency planning to reorganise its regulatory functions? Why did the UAE COP28 lead know about the UK prime minister’s net zero roll-backs before the public did? And what are nurdles and why should we be having nightmares about them? Listen to the latest episode of the Eco Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team…

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Fish justice, zombie power project purge PLUS Plantlife on net gain and grasslands 49:15

9M ago49:15

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Why is the government making plans to tackle the zombie grid apocalypse? And what happens now anglers have caught DEFRA and the EA in the courts? Listen to the ENDS Report team discuss these issues and much more. Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, as well as taking a forensic look at one…

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Coffey quits, curtains for Curtin, and Barclay’s big brief 40:20

9M ago40:20

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This week's cabinet reshuffle posed plenty of big questions. What are the implications of Therese Coffey's departure from DEFRA? Who exactly is Steve Barclay? How many housing ministers have we had since 2010? Listen to the ENDS Report team discuss these issues - and much more - in this latest podcast episode. Every week, the ENDS team enters the E…

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Water framework fracas, the silent King's speech, and the Environment Act, two years on 46:23

10M ago46:23

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Are we really diverging from EU rules on water? What was missing from the King's speech? And what did the Environment Act ever do for me? Find out on this week's Eco Chamber. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today.…

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LURB sick, Wales' sorry sewage saga PLUS Fish Legal on how to win eco-battles 59:36

10M ago59:36

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Why is Welsh Water in hot water... again? What has LURB got to do with me? Find out on this week's Eco Chamber. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In THIS week’s episode, we're covering... An ENDS' exclusive o…

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Barcodes for big bags, Wales' sewage shocker PLUS mitigation expert on nutrient neutrality solutions 1:03:22

10M ago1:03:22

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Why is Welsh Water in hot water? Why does my bin bag need a digital barcode? Find out on this week's Eco Chamber. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In THIS week’s episode, we're covering... The OEP’s warning …

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No scrubs, fire and rehire, and the unholy trinity of waste... 30:15

10M ago30:15

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Does Labour present a threat to precious scrubland as much as wet wipes threaten out coastlines? Find out on this week's Eco Chamber. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. In this week's episode we discuss: Why D…

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Starmer's bulldozer blitz PLUS Natural Resources Wales' Steve Ormerod on water pollution 49:42

11M ago49:42

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How will Labour's plan to build, build, build impact the UK's natural environment? Does it matter that they don't have a plan for nature? Listen to the latest episode of ENDS Report's ECO Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-ro…

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Tories go bananas, net gain knock-back, and Scotland’s push to liquify the dead 37:45

11M ago37:45

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Why have wonky bananas made it onto the Conservatives' agenda? Why has net gain been pushed back? What do we now know about the state of the UK's nature? And why should we liquify a body? Listen to the latest episode of ENDS Report's ECO Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories across the UK an…

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Seven deadly bins, Coffey’s complacency PLUS an interview with rewilder Ben Goldsmith 1:01:38

11M ago1:01:38

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Why does it matter that the PM Rishi Sunak has deferred environmental policies and railed against the implementation of seven bins? Who thinks the environment secretary Thérèse Coffey is complacent? Why doesn't the government leave nitrates policy alone? Listen to the latest episode of ENDS Report's ECO Chamber podcast to find out. Every week, the …

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