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Nov 3, 2021 • 15min

Money, money, money: Can it save the world?

Money has been the big theme at COP26 on Wednesday, and a lot of it. Rishi Sunak promised $130 trillion of private capital to help fund the green transition. Plus the long-awaited $100 billion dollars a year to help developing nations is promised, again...Host Ashna Hurynag sets off around the - enormous - COP26 conference centre, to get reaction to these announcements, plus the other promises world leaders have made so far. She hears from activists and indigenous communities.Plus, the royal family hasn’t been holding back in calling for action at COP26. Our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills has the latest.
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Nov 2, 2021 • 14min

Ambitious pledges on the agenda and insects on the menu

Boris Johnson has made a start on his coal, cars, cash and trees checklist. While the first three are still in the works, world leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030. Plus more than 100 countries say they will drastically reduce methane emissions. On Sky News ClimateCast Daily from COP26 Ashna Hurynag gets the latest from political editor Beth Rigby, who's been chasing famous faces from Joe Biden to Leonardo Dicaprio. She even reveals a favourite.And, the COP26 menu has been a little different to what Ashna's used to, as she tries the climate-friendly snacks, crickets.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 13min

COP26 opens for business

Ashna Hurynag reports from the COP26 conference in Glasgow, as leaders from all around the world arrive. Climate finance and phasing out domestic coal are high on the priority list.She speaks to Mary Robinson, Chair of the Elders and the environment minister of the Bahamas about they want to see from the world leaders summit. Plus our climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter has the latest updates.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 7min

The long road to COP26

Ashna Hurynag steps in as host of ClimateCast from COP26 in Glasgow. But there's one small problem... she's not there yet. Her and the Sky News production team struggle alongside hundreds of other passengers travelling to Glasgow, as severe weather and a fallen tree creates travel chaos up and down the country. But while train hopping, the group discuss what they're most looking forward to at COP26 and the outcome of the G20 summit in Rome.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 29min

Road to COP26: Can we keep 1.5 alive?

If the world warms more that 1.5 degrees Celsius more than pre-industrial levels, the consequences will be catastrophic.That’s the consistent warning from scientists ahead of COP26, the UN Climate Change Summit in Glasgow.The meeting is in the words of John Kerry, the “last best chance” to keep that temperature rise in sight.So what will it take to “keep 1.5 alive?”On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi are joined by Sky's specialist correspondents who have been following the build-up to COP26 for months, and who will be scrutinising the conference in the coming weeks.Our climate, political and science correspondents discuss why a lack of finance for developing nations and a reliance on coal could jeopardise the crucial negotiations that will determine the future of our planet.But can we afford anything other than success?Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseContributors: Hannah Thomas-Peter, Climate Change Correspondent Tom Clarke, Science and Technology Editor Kate McCann, Political Correspondent
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Oct 22, 2021 • 19min

What does a net zero future look like?

The UK Government has published its net zero strategy, days before the crucial COP26 summit. It’s been praised and criticised, but generally recognised as being an ambitious document, if lacking in some detail. So can the Government re-claim the title of a climate world leader?On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi are joined by Sky's new Science and Technology Editor, Tom Clarke, to look at the science behind the UK's ambitions.And what does a net-zero reality look like? They're joined by Fully Charged co-founder Dan Caesar to discuss the practicalities of the heat-pumps and electric cars that the Prime Minister has pledged will transform the UK's emissions over the next few decades.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
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Oct 15, 2021 • 26min

Can we stomach giving up meat for the planet?

On the menu this week, Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore the climate impact of meat and ask their guests: what's the beef with beef? They find out how much meat we’re eating in the UK and what needs to change, with behavioural scientist Cristina Stewart from the University of Oxford. And dairy farmer Abi Reader explains why meat shouldn’t be taken off the table. Last but not least Ella Mills, also known as Deliciously Ella, shares the ingredients of her vegan lifestyle. She tells us her tips on how to make gradual changes and enjoy plant-based meals while playing a part in fighting climate change.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Guests: Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella, Cristina Stewart, Abi ReaderPodcast Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
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Oct 8, 2021 • 23min

Can being green be rock'n'roll?

The music industry is back in full swing after the COVID-19 pandemic, but as music venues heat up - so too does our planet.On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi turn up the music. From gigs, festivals, concerts, tours and everything in between, they find out about the environmental footprint of the music industry - and what needs to change.They're joined by Professor of Climate and Energy policy Carly McLachlan, who recently led a study commissioned by Massive Attack, exploring the impact of the music business on carbon emissions.Plus Adam Gardener, founder of Reverb - who works with artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish & Maroon 5 - explains how we can reconcile the world of rock'n'roll with acting environmentally friendly, and help tackle the climate crisis.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson Music: GusterGuests: Carly McLachlan, professor of climate & energy policy at the Tyndall Centre For Climate Change Research and Adam Gardner, Guitarist and Vocalist & Co-Founder of Reverb.
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Oct 1, 2021 • 22min

The Fear Factor: Should we be worried about eco-anxiety?

Thousands of young people worldwide suffer from anxiety and depression caused by a fear of climate change. So how can we deal with the growing phenomenon known as eco-anxiety?On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi go behind the scenes of Youth COP26 with our Climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter, who spoke exclusively to climate activists Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate. They share their own experiences with eco-anxiety and how activism helped keep their feelings of fear at bay.Plus we talk to academic Caroline Hickman, who led research on a ground-breaking report about climate anxiety; and climate activist Samia Dumbuya who suffered herself and now helps others to deal with what is an ever increasing problem. We ask how society can create a safe place where the young generation can feel heard and empowered to tackle the climate crisis.Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi Podcast Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
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Sep 24, 2021 • 25min

Amazon Alert: Crime and destruction in the rainforest

Sky News can reveal that deforestation in the most precious parts of the Amazon rainforest has reached record levels.Using satellite imagery, Sky's Data and Forensics team have been able to identify changes to the forest canopy - and who is to blame.On Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to Sky News investigations journalist Kieran Devine about the exclusive investigation.Plus tropical rainforest ecologist Erika Berenguer mourns the dangerous amounts of the Amazon that have already been destroyed and explains why we need to do more to stop deforestation if we want to solve the climate emergency. Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina VittozziPodcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Data and Forensics team: Kieran Devine, Victoria Elms, Carmen Aguilar García

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