The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast
Summary: This podcast's for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren't experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts. Join them on meandering conversations about nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Sometimes joined by guests, or discussing listener questions between themselves. Always full of fun anecdotes and a bit of silliness. https://linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside
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Podcasts:
In this episode we welcomed writer Tom McCulloch. The three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate, were; - How can we best understand the relationship between the natural world and human technology and development? - What is the practice of the wild? - Is the world better off without us? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
In this episode we welcomed Tom Carman from Cultivate, Real Farming Trust and Ethex. The three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate, were; - What would our land look like if our diets were sustainable for the planet? Plus what 'nudges' could we use to get Real Farming the predominant form of farming in the UK? - In the western world we hide away from the concept of death and our owr mortality. Some of the ancient tribes that still exist are more connected to their mortality and live more sustainably. How much of a role does a westerners avoidance of death play in the way we farm, produce and consume? - Does being able to identify and understand the nature around us give us a stronger connection and make us more likely to want to protect it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
In this episode we welcomed David Mulholland, a landscape consultant from Oxford. The three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate, were; - We are where we are because of all the thoughts we’ve ever had. Many say people won't make behavioral changes to allow humanity to live sustainably, unless its also financially beneficial to do so as well. Is this true? Do we not make a change because we think its to big? Resistance to create a better environment, does that emanate from us, or others? - Why do we litter so much? And what exactly is litter? - What are the ecological impacts of airports? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
In this episode we welcomed Martin Gibson from Earthly Gains. The three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate, were; - How aware are we of our carbon footprint and what impact it has on the world? - Those that complain and criticize about the impact man is having on the environment, lack the ability and knowledge to create an alternative. Is this true? - How does diversity affect us? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
In this episode we welcomed Pete Hughes from The Oxford Mail. The three questions, which once again inspired an interesting debate, were; - How much effect do humans have on other animal's survival? Are we causing more extinction than before? - Is human existence always at a cost to nature and is talking about how bad the state of nature is really making a difference? - Is eating animals bad for the environment? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepeoplescountryside/message
