The Climate Question

The Climate Question meets People Fixing The World

Aug 5, 2024

Jordan Dunbar is a renewable energy expert focusing on tidal power, while Myra Anubi champions grassroots initiatives against climate change. They explore innovative solutions like tidal power in Northern Ireland and floating solar panels in Albania. The discussion highlights impressive community efforts to protect forests in Borneo and Colombia. Additionally, they touch on the environmental impact of music festivals and intriguing concepts like virtual concerts to lower carbon footprints. Their insights showcase both large and small-scale actions in climate advocacy.

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Myra Anubi

Jordan Dunbar

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Tidal power offers a sustainable energy solution by utilizing natural water flow, successfully powering homes while reducing carbon emissions.

Community initiatives in Borneo illustrate how healthcare incentives can drive environmental conservation and promote sustainable practices among local residents.

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Energy Solutions: The Potential of Tidal Power

Energy production accounts for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, making it a significant driver of climate change. Tidal power presents an innovative solution, utilizing the natural flow of water to generate energy. An example of this is a tidal stream project in Northern Ireland that harnesses strong tidal currents, successfully powering 1,500 homes since its establishment in 2008. This technology is both predictable and sustainable, as it can be harnessed consistently with rising and falling tides, yet global adoption remains limited.

Intro

5min

Harnessing the Power of Tides: Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions

5min

Innovative Renewable Energy Solutions and the Carbon Footprint of Music Festivals

6min

Harmonies of Conservation

9min

From Guerrilla Fighters to Environmental Guardians

6min

In this special programme, the Climate Question team join forces with our World Service colleagues from People Fixing The World to share some of our favourite ways of fighting the impacts of climate change.

Jordan Dunbar and Myra Anubi discuss solutions big and small - from tidal power in Northern Ireland to floating solar panels in Albania. Plus, we hear about pioneering community initiatives to protect forests in Borneo and Colombia

Production team: Osman Iqbal, Zoe Gelber, Craig Langran, Tom Colls, Jon Bithrey and Simon Watts Sound mix: Neil Churchill, Hal Haines, Gareth Jones and Tom Brignell

Got a question for The Climate Question? Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com or Whatsapp +44 8000 321 721, starting your message with "climate"

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