The Big Questions

Humans have always migrated, sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity.

As the climate warms, our choices and reaction times will dwindle. Are we facing the movement of millions yearly, worldwide, or is this a regional issue? How should the global community adapt and prepare?

And intriguingly, how many Australians might find themselves in France in the coming decades?

Join our discussion on these pressing questions and how you, and decision-makers, can get ready for the future!

Join Simon and David as they break down this week's key climate change developments you might have missed.

In this episode, they explore elections in North America*, France's new national adaptation plan, the impact of the military sector on emissions, some of the recent withdrawals from international climate funds and, lastly, some (hopefully) promising news from one of the world's largest carbon-intensive organisations.

(* Canada, obviously!)

In today's episode, David Carlin and Simon Messenger are diving deep into the circular economy, a critical shift from our current "make, take, and waste" linear model which is pushing our planet to its limits.

The classic "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mantra is more vital than ever, especially when considering that if everyone lived like the average American, we'd need five Earths to sustain our consumption.

That's why widespread participation is key; it's not enough to redesign, remanufacture or revalue a few products or for a few to be environmentally conscious – everyone needs to do their part; everything needs to be reimagined.

To guide us through this essential topic, we're thrilled towelcome Vojtech Vosecky, a.k.a. the Circular Economist and a leading voice in the field, offering invaluable insights into rethinking a sustainable, and circular, future. To find out more about his work, don’t hesitate to sign up to his excellent newsletter ‘The Loop’: https://circulareconomist.kit.com/theloop

DEEP DIVE SPECIAL - What's happening in Europe?

Join David-only today for a special deep dive on the huge (at least if you're a business!) changes put forward by the European Commission this week. What's changed? What's left? Why did they make these changes? And what does David think about it?

A short, sweet and slightly technical episode for those who don't have the time to read through hundreds of pages of documentation.

Note: David's views only today.

How many hamsters can survive in a cage? And, similarly, how many humans can survive on earth?

Is the solution population control, or transforming our relationship with resources? With the richest 1% having a carbon footprint 1000x larger than the poorest, what happens if everyone adopts luxury lifestyles?

Join Simon and David discuss the cultural shifts, ethical considerations, and economic changes needed for a sustainable - yet prosperous - future. Not a return to the Stone Age, but a smarter path forward.