Best Fatberg Podcasts (2024)

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A New Minimally Invasive Approach to Spinal Cord Injury 14:44

10M ago14:44

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Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. Prognoses are often tragic and social costs exceed $2 million (U.S. and EU) in the first five years ofcare. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. Dr. Yo…

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Human Factors in Drug Delivery 47:48

10M ago47:48

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Patients are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans when drug-delivery devices are user-friendly. So, what can device developers do to ensure safety but also provide a positive user experience? Using human factors engineering, developers can design features to prevent errors and contribute to the successful use of the device. On this episod…

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Powerful Sensors for the Eye 12:59

11M ago12:59

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Advances in integrated microelectronics have enabled a revolution in ever smaller and more powerful medical sensors. One such use is for detecting pressure in the eye. InjectSense has invented an implantable sensor that detects direct dynamic pressure in the eye and transmits high-fidelity data from inside the eye of a patient to their physician. O…

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How AI is Changing Military Aircraft Maintenance and More 18:13

11M ago18:13

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On Nov. 2nd, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, outlining how the agency will acquire and deploy AI-enabled systems in the future. David Mazar, Vice President of Strategy and Growth, SparkCognition Government Systems is the guest on this episode of Here’s an Idea. Ahead…

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The Next Frontier in Neurology 20:02

12M ago20:02

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Treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and other related neurological disorders often include invasive surgery to implant electrodes in specific brain regions to help control motor symptoms. But what if there weretechnologies that offered minimally invasive options while improving patient outcomes and…

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Dr. Brendan Mulvaney Talks China’s Space and SATCOM Strategy 14:09

1y ago14:09

14:09

Ahead of his participation in the 2023 Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, Dr. Brendan Mulvaney joins the podcast to discuss China’s latest military space and satellite technology related developments. Dr. Mulvaney is the Director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University. He also served several tours in Califo…

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The Gripen E Jet's New Lithium-Ion Battery 16:55

1y ago16:55

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The Gripen E is the latest variant of Saab's fighter jet that first achieved certification for military use and entry into service in December 2022. The Swedish aerospace manufacturer recently awarded a new design and development contract for a 24 volt lithium-ion battery to be developed by EaglePicher, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier of missi…

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Medtech’s New Normal 12:10

1y ago12:10

12:10

The medical device industry landscape is becoming increasingly complex with an evolving regulatory environment. The focus is now data-centric systems vs. equipment-centric, creating a fundamentally different business model. What does this new normal look like and how can medical device and life sciences businesses best address it? On this episode o…

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A Plant-Based Gel That Saves Lives 14:10

1y ago14:10

14:10

Rapid and effective control of bleeding can be the difference between life and death in surgery, on the battlefield, and in emergency situations. Excessive bleeding can lead to a rapid drop in blood volume, causing hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal if not addressed promptly. By stopping bleeding quickly, medical personnel can prevent shock and …

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This Electric Autonomous Drone Enables Networked Warfighter Communications 28:50

1y ago28:50

28:50

A California-based startup named Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has emerged as a unique entrant into the market for new commercial and military drone technologies with its K1000ULE fully electric autonomous unmanned aircraft system. The solar-powered glider has demonstrated its ability to fly non-stop for 26 hours, longer than any electric unmanned aircra…

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AI in MedTech 12:05

1y ago12:05

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On this episode of Here's an Idea™, James F. Jordan, Healthcare & LifeSciences Expert, President of StraTactic, and the National Co-Chairman of the BIO Bootcamp, discusses where AI can have the greatest impact in medical technology and what medical device developers should consider as they integrate AI.…

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Automating Warehouse Inventory Monitoring with Drones 15:31

1+ y ago15:31

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Efficient inventory management is crucial for manufacturing companies to maintain smooth operations. Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is using drones to automate inventory monitoring processes for warehouse operators to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-Founder of Gather AI, discusses how t…

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A Wearable Lab on a Patch 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

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Clinicians today are hampered by insufficient and delayed lab diagnostics. Nutromics has created a breakthrough technology that combines multiple DNA sensors with microneedles. The diagnostic platform does everything a blood test does and more: it is a lab-on-a-patch. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Peter Vranes, CEO and Co-Founder of Nutromics…

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The Natilus Blended Wing Body Autonomous Air Cargo Aircraft 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

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Natilus was first established a startup in San Diego, California in 2016 with the goal of developing a blended wing body (BWB) autonomous air cargo carrying aircraft. In April, the startup completed the first flight of the sub scale prototype of its Kona aircraft. On this episode of Here's an Idea, Natilus CEO AlekseyMatyushev discusses their visio…

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Real-Time Remote Heart Monitoring 23:16

1+ y ago23:16

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Biotricity is connecting cardiologists to real-time patient data while empowering patients to help prevent and manage various heart diseases — which is the leading cause of death in the United States. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Waqaas Al-Siddiq, CEO and Founder of Biotricity, discuss how the company is bridging the gap in remote monitoring…

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Robotic Exploration of Mars Caves 12:20

1+ y ago12:20

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University of Arizona engineers have developed a new system that allows autonomous vehicles to scout out underground habitats for astronauts. On this episode of Here's an Idea™, Wolfgang Fink, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer engineering at UArizona, discusses how the approach could help address one of NASA’s Space Technology Grand Ch…

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Birds, Bees and Business - Why Nature Matters (With The Wildlife Trusts and Landsec) 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

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In this last episode of The Big Green Money Show, find out about Deborah's lifelong passion for nature and how she believes businesses can and should do more to protect it. Listener Poppy has a question for the team. And why does Deborah go barefoot into the garden every day; come rain, shine or even snow? Featuring Craig Bennett of The Wildlife Tr…

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Medicines and Healthcare, with GSK 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

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From disposable gloves to surgical instruments, how could healthcare be greener?Can we prescribe medicines in greener ways? And can we reduce paper use and other forms of waste?Deborah and Fliss chat to an expert in sustainablity in healthcare about what the NHS is getting right and what needs to change. Plus they learn about drug maker GSK, former…

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Amprius’ Electric Aircraft Battery Energy Density Breakthrough 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

16:56

Amprius Technologies has achieved a new battery energy density breakthrough of 500 Wh/kg with its lithium-ion cell, the Silicon Anode Platform. Mobile Power Solutions, an independent testing house offering battery regulatory compliance and performance testing, verified the Silicon Anode Platform's energy density performance. The results indicate th…

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Palm oil, plastic and ice cream, with Unilever 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Deborah and Fliss discover the small treat with a big environmental impact that's eating into the carbon footprint of consumer giant Unilever. Plus why is palm oil a problem, why is it in everything, and what is Unilever doing about it? And listener Sheila wants to know how to recycle old clothes that are too worn out to be sold on or given to char…

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Planet-friendly periods 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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Could a lack of knowledge and understanding be holding us back from trying more sustainable period products? Have you ever considered using a menstrual cup but been unsure if it would work for you? Or wondered about the impact of single use tampons and pads? Then get ready for a very frank and open conversation about the options out there! Period p…

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Comedy, Climate and Pensions, with screenwriter Richard Curtis 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

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Richard Curtis co-founded Comic Relief as well as writing some of our best known comedies including Blackadder and Love Actually. But did you know he's also a passionate campaigner about the power of pensions? Richard tells Deborah and Fliss why he believes our pensions could be a "mega-weapon" in the fight against climate change and what impact he…

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Water, Sewage and Fatbergs, with Thames Water CEO 40:02

1+ y ago40:02

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Water companies are under the spotlight as public concern grows over sewage spills into our rivers and beaches. In the hotseat today is the CEO of the UK's biggest, Thames Water. Sarah Bentley agrees the company can do better and says she's on a mission to turn it around. Plus how much water does the average UK adult use in a day? And will Fliss pa…

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Avionics Systems 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

17:42

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transitioning from future-facing buzzwords to a near term possibility for commercial and military aircraft avionics systems. In February, Intel published a jointly written white paper with Daedalean, a Switzerland-based startup and developer of artificial intelligence and machine learning software fo…

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Buses, with Stagecoach UK MD 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

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This week Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah have been finding out how getting more of us onto buses is key to cutting transport emissions and giving us cleaner air. And if you're a car driver, here's a question. What would tempt you to use a bus instead? Deborah and Fliss talk through the options with the UK managing director of bus giant Stagecoa…

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Back to School 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

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Today Deborah and Fliss learn about the brilliant work some schools are doing to be more sustainable. They visit the children and teachers at St Winifred's RC Primary in Lewisham. They hear how head teachers are facing massive increases in energy bills whilst trying to balance the books, and ask where the cash will come from to retrofit the UK's th…

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Episode 11: The Fish Husband 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

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A venerable older citizen writes in with a story of Scarswell of days gone by: a place of horses and carts, silvery fish, and midnight trips to sea beneath the stars. Support us at patreon.com/scarswellonsea, or read more at scarswellonsea.com.By Scarswell-On-Sea

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Electric Cars: Are There Enough Chargers? 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

47:45

Almost one in five new cars sold in 2022 were electric. But is the public charging network keeping up with sales? Deborah and Fliss talk to listener and EV driver Steve to hear his experience. They grill the boss of charging company Pod Point and meet Badar who is upskilling from a petrol and diesel mechanic to learning how to fix EVs. They chat to…

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How Green Is Our Grid? With National Grid. 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

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Deborah and Fliss meet Alice Delahunty, President of National Grid's transmission service. They find out what part renewables play in today's electricity supply and exactly when we can expect a 100% green grid. And if you think solar panels are only for the rich, find out about the Welsh social housing provider installing panels on hundreds of tena…

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Episode 10: Cave In 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

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A farewell date between young lovers goes south when an unwanted gift is presented. It’s the thought that counts. Support us at patreon.com/scarswellonsea, or read more at scarswellonsea.com. CW: ViolenceBy Scarswell-On-Sea

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How To Get A Green Job 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

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Deborah and Fliss are back for Series 4! Today's show is all about green jobs. What is a green job? And how do I get one? Meet the young woman who was inspired to give up a career in hairdressing to chase her dream of working on offshore wind farms. She's now in her first year of an apprenticeship learning how to maintain and fix wind turbines. Deb…

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New Year's Resolutions 56:42

2y ago56:42

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After a year of making The Big Green Money Show, it's time for Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah to think about changes they can make to their own lives in 2023. So with help from some of their favourite experts, they come up with four simple, easy and very cheap new year's resolutions to lower their own carbon footprints. We promise these tips wi…

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Best of The Big Green Money Show 56:01

2y ago56:01

56:01

Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah look back at the best bits from this year’s episodes, featuring some of the world's biggest business names talking about the biggest problem facing the planet: climate change. They pick from the conversations that made them laugh, surprised them, and inspired them from their back catalogue of 30 episodes. You'll h…

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Christmas Special 42:45

2y ago42:45

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Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends but its true meaning can get lost in a blizzard of panic-buying, over-consumption and waste. So this year, as the cost of living crisis bites, Deborah Meaden and Felicity Hannah are on a mission to help you spend and waste less, but keep the joy.They've enlisted the help of carbon footprint e…

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Bottles, with Guinness and Baileys maker Diageo. 52:22

2y ago52:22

52:22

Can we lower the environmental impact of a bottle of gin? And do customers need to rethink their expectations of what fancy drinks bottles should look and feel like? Diageo makes some of the world's best known drinks brands, including Guinness, Gordons and Smirnoff. Deborah and Fliss talk bottles, energy and growth with the company's Global Head of…

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How Green is Football? With Aston Villa and Forest Green Rovers 52:18

2y ago52:18

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Deborah and Fliss look at the business of football and examine claims from the World Cup organisers that 2022 will see the first ever carbon neutral world cup.They talk to the chairman of Forest Green Rovers which has been described as "the greenest club on the planet". And back in 2019 Aston Villa came bottom of a table ranking the Premier League'…

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How To Be A Greener Pet Owner, with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home 49:31

2y ago49:31

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So many listeners asked the Green Money team about this! So by popular demand, Deborah & Fliss take a look at how to be a sustainable pet owner. They visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to investigate food choices, vet treatments and to find out what our pets really need to live long, happy and green lives. Get ready to meet residents including Thor…

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The Big Green Money Guide to COP, with the UK Climate Change Committee 52:12

2y ago52:12

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World leaders are descending on Egypt for this year's COP climate change talks.So what is COP? Why does it matter? And is the UK on target to keep its own promise to reach net zero by 2050? Deborah and Fliss put all those questions and more to Chris Stark who, leads the UK Climate Change Committee which holds the government to account. They also ta…

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DIY in a Cost of Living Crisis, with B&Q CEO 47:58

2y ago47:58

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Busting the myth that being green costs money, Deborah and Fliss learn about how DIY can save you cash and help you do the right thing for the planet.They talk to the boss of B&Q about how sales of home insulation products are soaring, and find out how the company is trying to lower its environmental footprint. And they discover a whole world of cr…

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Episode 9 : Bursting 19:12

2y ago19:12

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The turrets and crenellations of Scarswell Rise loom large over the city. In a sprawling back garden on a warm summer's day, a teenage pool party takes a surreal turn. Support us at patreon.com/scarswellonsea, or read more at scarswellonsea.com.By Scarswell-On-Sea

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Making TV Shows, with the BBC & Albert 47:37

2y ago47:37

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From CGI to costume dramas to Dragons' Den, what's being done to lower the impact of making our favourite TV shows? Deborah and Fliss turn the spotlight on themselves to look at the world of TV (and radio) production. They discover why its footprint can be so high and what's being done to lower it. You'll hear from the BBC's Director of Sustainabil…

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How to Recycle: With Biffa CEO 49:09

2y ago49:09

49:09

Why is recycling green?What can I put into my bins?Did you know you shouldn't recycle broken drinking glasses? Deborah and Fliss take a stack of listener questions and head off for a day out to a Biffa recycling centre in North London. They meet Biffa boss Michael Topham and discover what happens to all that stuff we chuck into our wheelie bins. Th…

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Episode 8 : The Sticky End of Billy B. Fatberg 26:36

2y ago26:36

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In this episode we journey into the parts of Scarswell even our citizens almost never see. Two stewards of the sewer happen upon something long forgotten. Support us at patreon.com/scarswellonsea, or read more at scarswellonsea.com.By Scarswell-On-Sea

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Hair and Beauty: With L'Oreal 56:54

2y ago56:54

56:54

Deborah and Felicity discover some startling facts about the impact of our hair, beauty and personal care routines. They talk to the person in charge of sustainability at the world's biggest cosmetics company L'Oreal and discover why the time we spend in the shower is showing up on the company's emissions. Plus the pair compare make up bags and it …

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Episode 7 : Common 22:22

2y ago22:22

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**** Scarswell-on-Sea is a surreal short story podcast documenting everyday life, from the mundane to the exceptional, in cloudy Scarswell-on-Sea. Expect darkness, with elements of horror and spookiness against the grim banality of the British seaside town. Stories written and sent in by our listeners, and read by Ned and If from the Tourist Inform…

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Housebuilding with Barratt Homes CEO 54:45

2y ago54:45

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Deborah and Fliss grill the boss of Barratt Homes about the company's promises to build greener homes.They discover cement is far more interesting than they'd ever imagined. Did you know it's responsible for a staggering 8% of global CO2 emissions? They find out why it is so hard to decarbonise and what progress has been made so far.And if you've e…

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Episode 6 : Conger 23:14

2y ago23:14

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A traveller from across the water takes an unsettling trip on the Scar Estuary Ferry. Childhood memories, of rampant eels and swirling waters, meld with a grim negotiation in the present day. CW: su*cide **** Scarswell-on-Sea is a surreal short story podcast documenting everyday life, from the mundane to the exceptional, in cloudy Scarswell-on-Sea.…

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Energy bills and EVs, with Octopus CEO 45:28

2y ago45:28

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As households around the UK wonder how they'll afford this winter's energy bills, Fliss and Deborah talk to Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy about some of the myths around green energy. They talk about whether more or less green energy is the answer to the current crisis, and discover what the often mentioned "green levy" actually pa…

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Episode 5 : Reflections 23:33

2y ago23:33

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Behind a house in idyllic Scarswell Rise, two workmen build a conservatory. On a sweltering summer’s day, though, windows and mirrors have minds of their own. Support us at patreon.com/scarswellonsea, or read more at scarswellonsea.com.By Scarswell-On-Sea

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Carbon, Consoles and The Cloud, with Microsoft UK and Professor Mike Berners-Lee 56:06

2y ago56:06

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They make everything from the software we use at work, to games consoles and laptops. Microsoft says eventually it wants to remove all of the carbon it's emitted since 1975, but in the meantime its emissions are still rising. So what is the company doing to tackle that and is it right to place so much emphasis on technology that does not exist at s…

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