Leo Hickman with a fascinating insight into the Carbon Brief

Leo Hickman with a fascinating insight into the Carbon Brief

Author: Gemma Plumb & Aisling Creevey December 14, 2022 Duration: 53:16

It was an absolute privilege to talk to Leo Hickman the director of Carbon Brief. The Carbon Brief is an invaluable and trusted resource for the latest development in climate science as well as energy and climate policy.

In 2003 Leo worked for the Guardian newspaper. His editor asked him to take part in a journalistic experiment to live an ethical life for one year. Leo, his wife and his new born baby undertook a year that would change his life while writing a column called 'a life stripped bare', an honest account and the reality of trying to life a sustainable life. The column was later published as a book.

Leo takes us through his thoughts on being a journalist in our changing climate and how the impact of climate change is profound and far reaching and there is a need to inform every corner of the planet.

He discusses what he sees as two key moments in societal awareness of climate change; the election of Donald Trump and the rise of Greta Thunberg. He also talks about Ed Hawkins and how the Climate Stripes is one of the most impactful images of Climate Change.

A thought provoking podcast that we hope you enjoy and hopefully sparks a conversation about our changing climate.

You can find Leo on Twitter @LeoHickman and the Carbon Brief @CarbonBrief

If you would like to follow our podcast on Twitter @4loveofweather or Instagram @Fortheloveofweather.

Thanks so much for listening and supporting the podcast and we hope you leave this episode loving the weather that little bit more.


Ever find yourself actually enjoying a rainy afternoon or wondering why a certain cloud looks the way it does? You're not alone. For the love of weather is the ongoing conversation between meteorologists Gemma Plumb and Aisling Creevey, who have spent over fifteen years forecasting across the UK. This podcast captures the kind of deep-dive chats they've been having for years, moving far beyond simple small talk. They pull back the curtain on what weather really means for our daily lives, drawing on a surprising range of experience. Their professional paths have seen them predicting conditions for everything from major music festivals and national rail networks to agricultural harvests and even ice cream demand, giving them a unique perspective on how the atmosphere connects to the ground beneath our feet. Each episode feels like sitting with two experts who are still genuinely fascinated by their subject, discussing the science behind a storm front, the challenges of a long-range forecast, or how a shift in the wind can change an entire industry's plans. It's a look at the patterns and stories in the sky, grounded in the reality of jobs, life changes, and a shared curiosity that hasn't faded. Tune in for a human take on the forces that shape our days.
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