Best gmcgivern@allegra.co.uk Podcasts (2024)

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Conversations from Earthfest: Georgia Yexley and Caz Conneller, Founders of LOUD Mobility and She’s Electric 31:56

7d ago31:56

31:56

In this episode of Racing Green, Chloe Tuck chats with Georgia Yexley and Caz Conneller from LOUD Mobility about their She’s Electric campaign. They discuss the barriers women face in the e-bike world, exploring issues like safety concerns and representation. Georgia and Caz share personal stories and why they are committed to breaking down the sys…

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Camden Highline 24:01

14d ago24:01

24:01

In this episode of Camdeners, we chat with Simon Pitkeathley, CEO of the Camden Highline. Simon shares his journey and provides an insightful overview of the Highline project, detailing its objectives, timeline, and inspiration. Discover how this green oasis aims to enhance Camden's cultural and historical fabric, fostering a deeper connection with…

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Conversations from Earthfest: Julia Palle, VP of Sustainability at Formula E 45:29

14d ago45:29

45:29

In this episode of Racing Green Live, hosted by Elizabeth Corse, we welcome Julia Pallé, VP of Sustainability at Formula E, to discuss the fascinating intersection of motorsports and sustainability. Julia shares her journey into the world of motorsports and her wake-up call to sustainability, explaining the origins and purpose of Formula E. She pro…

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Conversations from Earthfest: Drew Purves, Sustainability and Biodiversity Co-Lead at Google DeepMind 42:33

20d ago42:33

42:33

By The Camden Clean Air Initiative

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Conversations from Earthfest: Oriele Frank, Co-Founder of Elemis 45:36

29d ago45:36

45:36

In this enlightening episode of Racing Green, we sit down with Oriele Frank, Co-Founder and Chief Product and Chief Sustainability Officer at Elemis, to explore her incredible 31-year journey with the luxury skincare brand. Oriele shares the transformative trends she has witnessed over the decades and delves into how sustainability became a core pr…

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Conversations from Earthfest: Jordan Brompton, Co-Founder of myenergi 41:31

1M ago41:31

41:31

In this episode of Racing Green, recorded live at Earthfest 2024, Gemma Tuck hosts an enlightening conversation with Jordan Brompton, co-founder of myenergi as they dive into the future of sustainable living and the vital role of home energy decarbonisation. Discover why reducing carbon emissions at home is crucial, whether we can ever truly move a…

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Conversations from Earthfest: Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB 35:39

1M ago35:39

35:39

In this episode, recorded live at Earthfest 2024, Caitlin Rozario hosts a captivating discussion with Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, where they explore the crucial role of businesses in nature conservation. Discover practical insights on integrating sustainability with biodiversity, insights into initiatives like Save Our Wild Isles, and Beccy's o…

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Sustainability and Urban Renewal at King's Cross: A conversation with Related Argent 15:32

2M ago15:32

15:32

In this episode, Jamie Quinn, Sustainability Director of Related Argent, the asset manager of King’s Cross, Brent Cross Town and other nearby developments. explores the sustainability of London's Kings Cross Estate. Once an industrial hub, it's now a beacon of eco-friendly urban living. Jamie uncovers the innovative approaches that transformed King…

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It's Bagels! 49:24

5M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode we’re speaking with Dan Martensen, the man behind the overnight sensation, It's Bagels - a New-York inspired bagel and coffee shop in London’s Primrose Hill. Dan opened the doors to It's Bagels in September 2023 and within days they had queues of over 200 eager customers lining up for a bagel and coffee. So, how did he do it? In thi…

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Share more, waste less: A conversation with Tessa Clarke, Co-Founder of Olio 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Tessa Clarke, the visionary Founder of Olio, as we delve into the heart of the circular economy and waste reduction. In this enlightening conversation, Tessa takes us on a journey through the inception of Olio and the innovative mobile app that has become a driving force in reshaping our approach to wast…

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Cyberdog: A conversation with Terry Davy 20:17

7M ago20:17

20:17

Dive into the beating heart of Camden with Terry Davy, the Founder of Cyberdog, in this high-energy episode of Camdeners. Discover the captivating history of Cyberdog, from its humble origins to global icon status in alternative fashion. Terry shares personal anecdotes and explores the profound cultural impact of Cyberdog on the unique borough of C…

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British Library 35:27

10M ago35:27

35:27

Step into the world of the British Library in this episode of Camdeners. Explore the library's storied history, its vibrant community engagement, and its commitment to sustainability. Discover the origins of the British Library, born from the British Museum Library, and how it has grown into a global cultural treasure. Learn how it connects with th…

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Unleashing AI's Potential: Fighting Climate Change with Google DeepMind 43:42

10M ago43:42

43:42

In this groundbreaking episode, we venture into the world of artificial intelligence and its incredible potential to combat one of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change. Join us as we sit down with Drew Purves from Google DeepMind, a pioneer in the field of AI, to explore the cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping our approa…

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Wind Power 47:09

11M ago47:09

47:09

In this episode of Racing Green, we speak with Daniel McGrail, CEO of RenewableUK, about wind power. Discover the benefits of wind energy, the challenges in transitioning, and how wind power is reshaping the nation's energy landscape. Join us for a concise yet insightful exploration of the future of renewable energy in the UK. Dan McGrail took up h…

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Pramstead 20:39

11M ago20:39

20:39

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Charlotte Samuel, Founder and CEO of Pramstead, a dedicated local community website supporting and connecting families and businesses in and around Hampstead, Camden, Primrose Hill, Belsize Park, St John’s Wood, King's Cross, Highgate & Kentish Town. Discover the power of community networks, explore the b…

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Ariel Bruce 18:45

12M ago18:45

18:45

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Ariel Bruce a social worker who specialises in tracing people affected by adoption. She also helps to trace people who have lost touch as a result of emigration, divorce or other family separations. They discuss the challenges and rewards of this line of work, particular stories that have stood out, and t…

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Revolutionizing the Live Music Experience with Rafe Offer, Founder of Sofar Sounds 27:01

1y ago27:01

27:01

Join us on this captivating episode of Camdeners as we delve into the world of live music and its transformation with none other than Rafe Offer, the visionary Founder of Sofar Sounds. Immerse yourself in an inspiring conversation that uncovers the genesis, evolution, and impact of Sofar Sounds, a global movement redefining the live music experienc…

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Exploring the colourful world of Adam Nathaniel Furman 22:45

1y ago22:45

22:45

In this episode of Camdeners, join host Jeffrey Young as he delves into the vibrant world of Adam Nathaniel Furman. As a British artist and designer of Argentine and Japanese heritage, Adam's creations are a captivating blend of cultures. From architecture to spatial design, his atelier leaves an indelible mark on the art world. With exhibitions in…

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EVs Explained: A conversation with Gill Nowell 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

In this episode we are joined by Gill Nowell, EV expert at UK based ElectriX, as we discuss the current state of EV adoption, the intricacies of salary sacrificing for EVs, and the impact of policy initiatives pushing towards cleaner, more efficient, transportation in the UK. Gill explains the key challenges facing the EV transition as well as bust…

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Great Ormond Street Hospital: A conversation with Nicola Wilson 16:54

1y ago16:54

16:54

In this episode we are joined by Nicola Wilson, a Lead Clinical Educator at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We discuss the history of GOSH, the highs and lows of working in that environment, the importance of a hospital designed specifically for children, and the steps it is taking to be more sustainable. We are proud to have GOSH within the Borough …

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Oceans Part 3: Cloud Brightening 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

As the world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, the devastating impact on marine ecosystems is becoming increasingly evident. Coral reefs, which are vital to the health of our oceans and support an estimated 25% of all marine species, are facing severe challenges due to rising ocean temperatures. The Great Barrier Reef, a …

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Oceans Part 2: Over-fishing 19:02

1y ago19:02

19:02

With over three billion people relying on fish as a crucial source of protein and millions more depending on fishing for their livelihoods, the health of our oceans has never been more vital. Yet, we find ourselves at a tipping point, where unsustainable fishing practices are wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and posing a profound threat to the v…

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Oceans Part 1: Microplastics 24:18

1y ago24:18

24:18

A staggering 8 million metric tons of plastic waste makes its way into our oceans every year, and we have yet to comprehend the full scale of its long-term effects on our ecosystems and food sources. This distressing reality brings the urgent need to address the ever-growing problem of ocean plastics to the forefront. Microplastics, the most insidi…

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Francis Crick Institute 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

16:13

Jeffrey Young is joined by Emily Robins, Public Engagement Coordinator at the Francis Crick Institute. They discuss the the history of the institute, the role it plays, how the public can enjoy it, sustainability, and of course, Camden. This insightful episode explores science, sustainability, research, and creativity.…

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Plastic Degrading Fungi: Research at Kew Gardens 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

In this episode, we speak to Irina Druzhinina, Senior Research Leader of Fungal Diversity & Systematics at Kew Gardens, who talks to us about a fungus that has the rare ability to break down polymer chains in plastic. This research brings hope to scientists that there is a biological solution to the terrifying levels of plastic waste we are experie…

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Central Saint Martins 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

Jeffrey Young is joined by Oonagh O'Hagan, Senior Lecturer & Knowledge Exchange Leader at Central Saint Martins. They discuss the role she plays, the history of college, the variety of the course available to students, and how sustainability is embedded into many of the courses - including edible fashion! This insightful episode explores sustainabi…

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Cultivated meat: A conversation with Ivy Farm 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

In this episode, we speak to Richard Dillon, CEO of Ivy Farm Technologies, who talks us through the current environmental issue they are trying to tackle. Raising livestock for meat, eggs, and milk is estimated to generate more than 14% of global greenhouse gasses, the second highest source of emissions and greater than all transport combined. It i…

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ENSO: Sustainable tyres for electrical vehicles 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

58:22

In this episode Jeffrey Young is joined by Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, CEO OF ENSO. They discuss the issues surrounding vehicle emissions, the rise in electric vehicles, and ENSO's aim to dramatically reduce microplastics through their sustainable tyre technology. ENSO is looking to deliver tyres with uncompromised performance, without passing the cost …

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Google: A conversation with Anna Williams 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

19:48

Jeffrey Young is joined by Anna Williams, Geo for Environment Lead at Google. They discuss the role she plays, how Google is leading the way in sustainability, the support they are giving to the local community, and the other perks involved with working for such a well-known company. This insightful episode explores sustainability, community, the c…

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Sustainable Events: Formula E 20:53

1+ y ago20:53

20:53

This mini-series explores sustainable events. Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to reduce. The very nature of…

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Sustainable Events: ChangeNOW 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

27:43

This mini-series explores sustainable events. Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to reduce. The very nature of…

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Sustainable Events: Fully Charged LIVE 27:53

1+ y ago27:53

27:53

This mini-series explores the sustainability of the events industry. Today, the events industry is more popular than ever – generating over $1.1 trillion US dollars in global revenue annually and predicted to increase more that 10% over the next 5 years. Nonetheless, the environmental impact of large scale events is significant and difficult to red…

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The Zabludowicz Gallery 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

Jeffrey Young is joined by Elizabeth Neilson, Director of the Zabludowicz Gallery. They discuss the history of the iconic building, the vision of the gallery, the artists both past, present, and future, and the impact and influence of digitisation in art and the world we live in. This brilliant episode explores art, gender, culture, and of course, …

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Boxabl 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

42:10

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Paolo Tiramani, CEO of Boxabl. He explains the amazing tech behind the most disruptive technology in housing today that can enable complete homes to be built and shipped every 60 seconds from an automotive-style production line. They discuss Boxabl’s complete re-imagination of traditional building materia…

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The Dublin Castle: A conversation with Tony Gleed 17:02

1+ y ago17:02

17:02

Jeffrey Young is joined by Tony Gleed, Music Booker at the Dublin Castle. They discuss the history of the iconic venue, the artists that have walked through the doors, and what the future looks like for the music industry. Tony Gleed is the booker at the Dublin Castle, the notorious pub, live music venue and birthplace of Madness. Tony started a ni…

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The Mayor of Camden 2022-23 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

Jeffrey Young is joined by Councillor Nasim Ali OBE, the Mayor of Camden. In this episode, they discuss the Mayor's journey to becoming the first British Bangladeshi and Muslim Mayor of Camden, as well as being the youngest Mayor in the country at that time, and how he has returned as Mayor of Camden for the second time. They explore his community …

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The Weather Makers 34:38

2y ago34:38

34:38

In this episode Jeffrey Young talks with Ties van der Hoeven, Co-founder of The Weather Makers – a pioneering Dutch ecosystem regeneration company using nature to help regreen our planet. After centuries of change, both natural and man-made, many of our planet’s deserts that were once flourishing ecosystems, have now become barren landscapes, lacki…

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The Wellcome Collection 25:45

2y ago25:45

25:45

Jeffrey Young is joined by Emily Sargent, Head of Exhibitions at the Wellcome Collection, to discuss their current exhibition ‘In the Air’ (19th May-16th Oct). This exhibition explores our relationship with the air around us and what it tells us about the health of our planet. It brings together historical materials and contemporary artworks by art…

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What does sustainable aviation look like? ZeroAvia: Hydrogen-electric aviation solutions 32:29

2y ago32:29

32:29

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by James McMicking, VP of Strategy at ZeroAvia, a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions. They discuss how a new aviation technology based on hydrogen could pave the way to sustainability in an industry with no easy answers. ZeroAvia’s model is to retrofit existing …

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AirScape: Revolutionising our understanding of air pollution 24:56

2y ago24:56

24:56

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Dmytro Chupryna, ESG Partnerships Director for AirScape. Dmytro talks to us about AirScape, the world’s densest air quality sensor network, that has been installed in the Borough of Camden in partnership with Camden Clean Air and Camden Council. The hyper-local, real-time sensor network aims to fundamenta…

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Saving the Black Cap 27:16

2y ago27:16

27:16

Jeffrey Young is joined by Ben Walters and Alex Green from the Black Cap Community Benefit Society. They discuss the Society's mission to restore and re-open The Black Cap, a historic LGBTQ+ venue in the heart of Camden that has been serving LGBTQ+ community and culture since the days when it was illegal to be gay. The history of this iconic LGBTQ+…

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Torriano Primary School Eco Committee 8:47

2y ago8:47

8:47

The Eco Committee works tirelessly to raise the profile of the planet. They were formed during Torriano School’s STEAM learning on greening the grey in our community with projects on sustainable lighting in the school, rewilding the playgrounds, and improving air quality by working with the council to introduce bus lanes on the busy streets outside…

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Battery Technology and Decarbonisation: A conversation with Quentin Willson 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

33:15

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Quentin Willson, Britishvolt’s EV Advocate. They discuss the topic of battery technology, and how battery technology will help us reach our decarbonisation goals. We learn about the link between batteries and electrification, and how this solution is supporting the green revolution. This episode explores …

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Camden Eco Champion Winners 19:28

2+ y ago19:28

19:28

Jeffrey Young is joined by the winners of the Camden Eco Champion Awards 2021 to discuss their achievements and work that has impressed the community and the panel of judges. In this inspiring episode, we hear about the range of ways an individual can positively impact the environment around them and the simple changes we can make to become eco-con…

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Small Modular Reactors: A conversation with Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd 26:44

2+ y ago26:44

26:44

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Alastair Evans, Government and Corporate Affairs Director for SMR at Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd. They discuss the topic of nuclear energy as a vital component in the solution to rapid decarbonisation and how SMRs can be a key player in this process. We learn about the development and application of SMRs and how …

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Councillor Adam Harrison 23:28

2+ y ago23:28

23:28

Jeffrey Young is joined by Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for a sustainable Camden. They discuss the roles and responsibilities of a councillor and get an understanding of what is happening in Camden regarding sustainability targets. In this insightful episode, Adam shares his thoughts on the Borough of Camden and what he loves so much ab…

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Green Beauty: A conversation with Lorraine Dallmeier 26:02

2+ y ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Lorraine Dallmeier, CEO of Formula Botanica. They discuss the vast topic of green beauty, covering ingredients, naturalness, impact on the environment, the science behind products, and what to look out for as a responsible consumer. Lorraine Dallmeier is the award-winning CEO of Formula Botanica, the onli…

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Watergen: Turning air into water 17:39

2+ y ago17:39

17:39

In this episode, Jeffrey Young is joined by Anna Chernyavsky, Senior Sales Manager of Watergen. They discuss how the Watergen technology can turn air into water and how this can be used across the world to have a positive environmental and humanitarian impact. Anna joined Watergen in September 2020, with a decade of experience in global B2B sales, …

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Zero-Emission Mining and Cement 21:54

3y ago21:54

21:54

Jeffrey Young is joined by the Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Sustainability for FLSmidth, a company with the aim to reduce emissions in cement and mining to zero by 2030. Fleming discusses why the cement and mining industries are so carbon-intensive and how their technology hopes to reduce this. They talk about the future of this…

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Joel Hopkins, Film Director 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

Jeffrey Young is joined by Joel Hopkins, a film director and screenwriter best known for his films Jump Tomorrow, Last Chance Harvey, and Hampstead. They discuss his life, his works, and the story behind Hampstead, a film based on the life of Harry Hallowes who successfully claimed ownership of a half-acre plot of Hampstead Heath. The film stars Di…

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