A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants, and soil scientists volunteering nationwide. Discover how these diverse experts are transforming climate anxiety into agency through six radical lessons: from starting small ("micro-wins build macro-change") to reframing clean energy as an "upgrade," and why soil health could resolve 30% of emissions.
Hear directly from voices like nuclear safety engineer Jonathan Allen dismantling energy myths, marine biologist Ray Butchart's "small cog theory," and Environment Agency expert Amy Shaw's urgent Fens warning: "Compounding impacts at 2°C will hit by 2040-2050... We need to start thinking now." This episode proves climate action isn't a curriculum unit – it's a culture of pragmatic hope.
If you enjoyed these snippets, then check out all the previous episodes of the incredible full discussions with Climate Ambassadors all over the country: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/sets/climate-ambassadors-england (audio) and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQO6y3KEGHinU1hSKBpNiYZq8zpycNn39 (video).
Learn about the Climate Ambassadors Scheme and how you can become one of the 'small cogs' making a difference: https://climateambassadors.org.uk
#ClimateEducation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoAnxiety #GreenCareers #NatureBasedSolutions #SoilHealth #ClimateHope #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #ClimateAmbassadors #CleanEnergy #CommunityAction #PragmaticHope #EducationForSustainability
### About Coffee & Geography
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Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)
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A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants, and soil scientists volunteering nationwide. Discover how these diverse experts are transforming climate anxiety into agency through six radical lessons: from starting small ("micro-wins build macro-change") to reframing clean energy as an "upgrade," and why soil health could resolve 30% of emissions.
Hear directly from voices like nuclear safety engineer Jonathan Allen dismantling energy myths, marine biologist Ray Butchart's "small cog theory," and Environment Agency expert Amy Shaw's urgent Fens warning: "Compounding impacts at 2°C will hit by 2040-2050... We need to start thinking now." This episode proves climate action isn't a curriculum unit – it's a culture of pragmatic hope.
If you enjoyed these snippets, then check out all the previous episodes of the incredible full discussions with Climate Ambassadors all over the country: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/sets/climate-ambassadors-england (audio) and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQO6y3KEGHinU1hSKBpNiYZq8zpycNn39 (video).
Learn about the Climate Ambassadors Scheme and how you can become one of the 'small cogs' making a difference: https://climateambassadors.org.uk
#ClimateEducation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoAnxiety #GreenCareers #NatureBasedSolutions #SoilHealth #ClimateHope #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #ClimateAmbassadors #CleanEnergy #CommunityAction #PragmaticHope #EducationForSustainability
### About Coffee & Geography
The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!
Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)
### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation
- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod
- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew
- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.
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Coffee & Geography 5x11 Amelia Grigg (East-based Climate Ambassador from Central Beds Council)
Coffee & Geography
56 minutes 42 seconds
7 months ago
Coffee & Geography 5x11 Amelia Grigg (East-based Climate Ambassador from Central Beds Council)
A season-long special of the podcast interviewing #ClimateAmbassadors up and down the country! Why did they become Ambassadors? How can they help communities and education settings to take climate action?
Joining Kit Marie based in the East of England is Amelia Grigg, discussing her journey as a Climate Ambassador, her role as a Sustainability Officer at Central Bedfordshire District Council, and her passion for environmental stewardship and climate education.
WATCH this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZA7oGovY9Gk
Amelia shares insights into her work with tree planting projects, climate education for schools and council staff, and the importance of sustainability in local governance. She also talks about her experiences in educational outreach, her love for outdoor swimming, and her creative hobbies like pottery.
Some links to things mentioned in the chat:
- Climate Ambassadors (https://www.climateambassadors.org.uk)
- Can't See The Wood for the Trees: Rethinking Rainforest Sustainability (https://www.tutor2u.net/geography/blog/cant-see-the-wood-for-the-trees-rethinking-rainforest-sustainability-by-kit-marie-rackley)
- Central Bedfordshire District Council Sustainability Initiatives (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/168/sustainability)
- Earthwatch Tiny Forests (https://earthwatch.org.uk/program/tiny-forest/)
- Eco-Schools (https://www.eco-schools.org.uk)
- Sheffield Showroom Workstation (https://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/)
Connect with Amelia and the sustainability team at Central Beds District Council at begreen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
About Coffee & Geography
The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!
Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)
How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation
Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod
Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew
Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.
Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at ko-fi.com/kitrackley
Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.
#ClimateEducation #SustainabilityOfficer #TreePlanting #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalStewardship #EcoSchools #GreenSkills #ClimateAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #ClimateHope #ClimateResilience #UrbanForestry #Biodiversity
#ClimateChange #GeographyEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateSolutions #LocalGovernance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAdaptation
Coffee & Geography
A powerful culmination of our 23-episode journey with Climate Ambassadors! In this season finale, host Kit Marie Rackley weaves together profound insights from engineers, teachers, nuclear consultants, and soil scientists volunteering nationwide. Discover how these diverse experts are transforming climate anxiety into agency through six radical lessons: from starting small ("micro-wins build macro-change") to reframing clean energy as an "upgrade," and why soil health could resolve 30% of emissions.
Hear directly from voices like nuclear safety engineer Jonathan Allen dismantling energy myths, marine biologist Ray Butchart's "small cog theory," and Environment Agency expert Amy Shaw's urgent Fens warning: "Compounding impacts at 2°C will hit by 2040-2050... We need to start thinking now." This episode proves climate action isn't a curriculum unit – it's a culture of pragmatic hope.
If you enjoyed these snippets, then check out all the previous episodes of the incredible full discussions with Climate Ambassadors all over the country: https://soundcloud.com/geogramblings/sets/climate-ambassadors-england (audio) and https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQO6y3KEGHinU1hSKBpNiYZq8zpycNn39 (video).
Learn about the Climate Ambassadors Scheme and how you can become one of the 'small cogs' making a difference: https://climateambassadors.org.uk
#ClimateEducation #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EcoAnxiety #GreenCareers #NatureBasedSolutions #SoilHealth #ClimateHope #GeographyTeacher #Podcast #ClimateAmbassadors #CleanEnergy #CommunityAction #PragmaticHope #EducationForSustainability
### About Coffee & Geography
The aim of ‘Coffee & Geography’ is to get to know, explore and celebrate the diverse & intersectional range of people and their love for the world. If you're interested in being a guest or want to find out more, then visit https://geogramblings.com/coffee-geography-podcast. There you will also find an interactive map to explore the locations of guests and the brews that they drink!
Music: 'Spark of Inspiration' by Shane Ivers (www.silvermansound.com/)
### How you can support the podcast and continue the conversation
- Follow us on Bluesky at bsky.app/profile/geogramblings.com and the hashtag #CoffeeGeogPod
- Post a listener question for guests using #GeogQOverABrew
- Rate, review (ratethispodcast.com/coffeegeogpod) and subscribe to the podcast via your preferred platform.
- Support Geogramblings education efforts by donating at https://ko-fi.com/kitrackley
- Switch your energy provider to Octopus Energy via this link: https://share.octopus.energy/reed-foal-15. Any referral rewards will go towards Geogramblings education efforts.
