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Phoebe Weston

Biodiversity writer at The Guardian, who reported on the conflict between farmers and reintroduced sea eagles in Scotland.

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Oct 31, 2024 • 16min

Love motels and gridlocked talks: all the news from Cop16

Phoebe Weston, a biodiversity reporter for The Guardian, shares insights from the COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia. She highlights the humorous yet stark realities facing delegates, including their unique lodging arrangements. The conversation dives into the significant funding gaps for biodiversity, stressing the $700 billion needed for effective conservation. Weston also discusses efforts to protect the endangered cotton-top tamarin, alongside urgent topics like indigenous rights and the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity challenges.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 30min

It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses

Phoebe Weston, a biodiversity writer at The Guardian, dives into the conflict between Scottish farmers and reintroduced sea eagles. She uncovers the emotional toll of farmers losing hundreds of lambs due to eagle predation, highlighting the tension between conservation efforts and agricultural losses. Weston discusses the complexities of rewilding, the challenges of coexistence, and the decline of rural communities. The conversation ultimately calls for collaboration between farmers and conservationists to find a sustainable solution.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 20min

What are the main UK parties promising on climate and is it enough?

Global environment editor Jon Watts and biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston discuss UK parties' climate pledges. They analyze the level of action needed, comparing manifestos and exploring parties' approaches. Scientists urge ambitious steps to combat the climate crisis and biodiversity threats. Voters' concerns clash with politicians' focus on other issues.