State of the Earth

Welcome to State of the Earth, the podcast from the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, Cornwall. Where we explore the issues shaping our planet’s future and take a look at the ways in which we can make a positive difference – through advances in technology and engineering, conservation science, health and social policy, business management, ecosystem ecology, and more.Each episode features thought-provoking interviews with experts from our community at the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability.

State of the Earth is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts State of the Earth, a science show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Bristol Girls Surf Club: Carving out space for women in the lineup with Matilda Jackson

  Sep 7, 202629 minS2

  How do we make surfing more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming? In this episode of State of the Earth , Sophie Crossley speaks with Matilda Jackson , founder of Bristol Girls Surf Club and Bristol Project Coordinator for The Wave Project. Matilda started Bristol Girls Surf Club after moving to Bristol during lockdown, creating a community for women to connect through surfing and helping make the sport feel more accessible, regardless of experience or ability. Alongside this, her work at The Wave Project sees her delivering surf therapy programmes with young people, bringing together her background in therapy, mental health, and surfing. In this episode, we cover: How Bristol Girls Surf Club started and how it has grown What accessibility really means within surfing The role of community, connection, and friendship in getting people into the water The growing demand for in-person community and shared experiences Advice for anyone who wants to start surfing but doesn't feel like they belong

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  Episode #8

  How to sell climate change: In conversation with Stephan Harrison

  Aug 18, 202629 minS2

  Professor Stephan Harrison's work sits at the intersection of climate change, natural hazards, and policy implementation. A climate scientist and geomorphologist with more than 30 years of experience, he has advised governments, international organisations, and industry on climate risk and adaptation, helping decision-makers understand not only the risks posed by a changing climate, but also the opportunities that come from acting proactively. In this episode of State of the Earth , Sophie Crossley sits down with Professor Harrison to explore why mountain regions act as early warning systems for climate change, the growing importance of adaptation, and the challenge of "selling climate change" — communicating climate science and risk in ways that inspire meaningful action. We cover: How glaciers reveal the pace and scale of climate change The links between glacier retreat, water security, and natural hazards How governments and businesses assess climate risk Why effective climate communication may be one of the most important tools for driving action What climate scientists believe is still being underestimated Reasons for hope in the next decade of climate action

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  Episode #6

  The future of Coral reefs to Blue Planet II: In Conversation with Prof Callum Roberts

  Jun 30, 202658 minS2

  In this podcast, host Sofia Salas Lopez speaks with Prof. Callum Roberts, Professor of Marine Conservation at the University of Exeter and one of the world's leading marine conservation scientists. In this conversation, we explore Callum’s journey from studying coral reef ecology in the Red Sea to becoming a leading voice in ocean conservation through policy. We discuss the impacts of climate change on coral reefs, the global 30 by 30 target to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030, the challenges of overfishing, and the role of science and media in shaping policy. Callum is the Chief Scientific Advisor to the Blue Marine Foundation, a WWF-UK Ambassador, and was a scientific advisor for the BBC's Blue Planet II . He is also the author of several influential books, including The Unnatural History of the Sea , Ocean of Life , and Reef Life: An Underwater Memoir . Highlights: Callum’s journey into marine conservation The importance of coral reefs Climate change and coral reef futures Marine protected areas and the 30 by 30 target Overfishing and bottom trawling Science communication and Blue Planet II The role of scientists in policy Reasons for optimism about ocean conservation Links to further explore his work: University of Exeter profile: https://experts.exeter.ac.uk/35107-callum-roberts Published books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/737994.Callum_Roberts Research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lRTJ4IQAAAAJ&hl=en

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  Episode #5

  Critical minerals and Cornwall: Exploring the future of responsible mining

  May 18, 202634 minS2

  <p>Mining is essential to the technologies powering the transition to net zero, from electric vehicles and wind turbines to batteries and renewable energy infrastructure. But as demand for critical minerals accelerates, how can mining become more responsible, circular, and sustainable?</p><p>In this episode, Sophie Crossley speaks with Professor Frances Wall, Professor of Applied Mineralogy at the Camborne School of Mines and one of the world’s leading experts on critical minerals and sustainable resource development. Recently awarded an OBE for services to geoscience and sustainable resource development, Frances shares insights into the future of mining, the growing im...

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  Episode #4

  Ice Sheets and the Sea Floor: Marine Geology of our Changing Planet with Prof James Scourse

  Mar 2, 202656 minS2

  <p>In this podcast, host Sofia Salas Lopez speaks with Prof. James Scourse, a marine geologist and the Head of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Exeter. </p><p>In this conversation, we explore James’s career in marine geology, his research on Quaternary environments and climate change, and how geological records help us better understand past and future environmental change.</p><p>After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford, he went on to earn a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His doctoral research focused on the Quaternary stratigraphy and palaeoenvironments of...

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