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Carbon Copy Podcast

Carbon Copy

There’s huge power in local action. From community groups to corporate partnerships, local authorities to charity campaigns – there are thousands of people across the UK making big positive impacts in the places where they live and work. The Carbon Copy Podcast gives a louder voice to some of those amazing people: boosting hope and progress by showing what's possible.

The pod is brought to you by Carbon Copy; a UK charity inspiring more big-thinking local action for climate and nature. We build community around solutions so people can copy what’s working.

We’re looking towards a better future together that can be co-created today. Our resources serve as inspiration and are also instructive about what could be. The Carbon Copy Podcast is backed by hundreds of climate action stories and local Climate Action Plans from across the UK.

Join host Isabelle Sparrow, producer Bradley Ingham and a fascinating, eclectic mix of guests and co-hosts as we explore just how big local action can be.

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S6 · E3
May 13 · 30 min
A Local National Emergency
Connecting the dots between the reaction to the People’s Emergency Briefing, and the urgent need to act nationally, locally and collectively for climate and nature.
S6 · E2
April 1 · 30 min
From Footprint to Changeprint
How do some local climate initiatives create such remarkable impact? Find out with Carbon Copy trustee Ric Casale and Eunomia research consultant Izzy Williamson.
S6 · E1
January 15 · 25 min
Introducing Changeprint
We’re flipping the script on climate action, focusing not on what we reduce or take away, but on what we can all gain from joining in and growing a Changeprint.
S5 · E25
Dec 18, 2025 · 31 min
Be More Inclusive
How can we make climate action truly inclusive? Hear our discussions, with Mya-Rose Craig (AKA Birdgirl) and Emma River-Roberts.
S5 · E24
Dec 4, 2025 · 30 min
Use Decentralised Energy
How can communities across the UK reap the benefits of the electricity generated through solar, wind and hydro in their local area? Learn more, from Power Station, BHESCo and ReFLEX Orkney.
S5 · E23
Nov 20, 2025 · 24 min
Create a Community Hub
Every community deserves a place where people can come together, learn from each other and overcome issues collectively. With guests from Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham, and Hwb y Gors in Cwmgors.
S5 · E22
Nov 6, 2025 · 25 min
Install Low Carbon Heating
Keeping it cosy – without the carbon emissions. Learn how communities are taking action to heat homes and buildings fossil fuel-free. Featuring Power Up North London and Swaffham Prior Heat Network.
S5 · E21
Oct 23, 2025 · 31 min
Create A Food Partnership
Food connects us all, so we need a food system that works for us all. Learn about Sustainable Food Places and how they are helping improve fairness, health and resilience across the UK.
S5 · E20
Oct 9, 2025 · 38 min
Engage Your Community
Help your peers learn, feel empowered and take action for climate and nature. With Phil Korbel and Linda Foley from The Carbon Literacy Project and Carbon Literacy trainer, Jen Gale.
S5 · E19
Sep 25, 2025 · 34 min
Borrow Don't Buy
If you only need something once, why buy it? Exploring the world of Libraries of Things, peer-to-peer sharing and an alternative to consumerism. With guests from the Party Kit Network CIC, Benthyg Cymru, Edinburgh Tool Library and Re-Action Collective.
S5 · E18
Sep 11, 2025 · 41 min
Produce Local Food
How can eating more local, seasonal and organically produced food help us all to tackle the climate and nature crisis? With guests from Sustain, Growing Communities, Incredible Edible and Carrick Greengrocers.
S5 · E17
Aug 28, 2025 · 35 min
Turn to Public Transport
How can we move people away from private cars and into a more joyful and connected way of travelling? With Michael Solomon Williams (Campaign for Better Transport), Neil Barnfather (GoodMaps) and Shahiesta Raja (Community Rail Lancashire).
S5 · E16
Aug 15, 2025 · 28 min
Prepare For Heatwaves
Understanding the science behind extreme temperatures and how we can adapt our lives to cope. With Professor Stefán Smith (University of Reading), and Dr Laurence Couldrick (Westcountry Rivers Trust).
S5 · E15
Aug 1, 2025 · 29 min
Take Community Ownership
Protecting community assets and spaces for local people and future generations, with Matt Williams (Jubilee Farm), Ruth Knagg (SOS Frome) and Charlotte Hollins (Fordhall Farm).
S5 · E14
Jul 18, 2025 · 28 min
Rewild Land
ringing nature to rural places, urban places and even into the boardroom, with UK rewilding experts Lottie Trewick (Nattergal) and Steve Micklewright (Trees for Life).
S5 · E13
Jul 4, 2025 · 32 min
Use Less Plastic
Unwrapping some of the biggest challenges around single-use plastics, for individuals, communities and businesses; with Daniel Webb (Everyday Plastic), Natalie Fée (City to Sea) and Victoria Coe (KinKind).
S5 · E12
Jun 20, 2025 · 27 min
Lobby For Change
How can raising your voice at a local level have BIG impact for where you live, for the country as a whole - or even globally? Join host Isabelle Sparrow and guest co-host Annie Pickering, Operations Director at Climate Emergency UK to learn more.
S5 · E11
Jun 6, 2025 · 26 min
Protect Our Shores
Diving into the importance of marine habitats and coastal conservation, with Ocean Conservation Specialist Tom Brook of WWF UK, and Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Head of Marine Conservation, Dan Barrios-O'Neill.
S5 · E10
May 23, 2025 · 30 min
Walk and Cycle
Active travel can have BIG impact. Learn about campaigns and initiatives helping more people to choose walking and cycling, with climate action charity Possible, JoyRiders and Bike Worcester.
S5 · E9
May 9, 2025 · 27 min
Create Space for Nature
Learning about the community and wellbeing benefits of better access to green space; with Tayshan Hayden-Smith of Grow to Know, Kathryn Machin of WWF and Kathy Barclay of Greening Maindee.

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