In this episode of Do Something Bigger from the Carbon Copy Podcast, we are seeking solutions to one of the UK’s most common and most destructive natural disasters: floods. We discover just how high the risk of flooding is, how much worse it is predicted to get – and why this is linked to climate change. We explore ways to prepare for flooding, in homes and in wider communities – and we look at natural flood defences and sustainable urban drainage solutions (SuDS) that can reduce the likelihood of floods happening in the first place. Join host Isabelle Sparrow, special guest co-host Joanna Yarrow, flooding expert Mary Long-Dhonau OBE (AKA Flood Mary) and Rachel Glossop of the Living With Water Partnership to learn:

• About The Phoenix, the sustainable neighbourhood being developed by Joanna Yarrow’s company Human Nature
• The importance of greening up and de-paving around homes and in towns and cities
• Top tips for protecting your home from flood damage
• What a Flood Action Group is and why every community should have one
• How to keep vulnerable people safe in the event of a flood

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Show notes

• Find out more about peatland restoration: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/take-flood-action
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions for climate and nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Read more about The Phoenix: https://www.phoenixlewes.com/
• Read more about Human Nature: https://www.humannature-places.com/
• Learn more about Flood Mary: https://floodmary.com/
• Read more about the Living With Water Partnership, on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/living-with-water
• Find out about Flood Action Groups: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/community/
• Read about the RAIN project in Northamptonshire: https://rainnorthants.co.uk/

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In this episode of Do Something Bigger from the Carbon Copy Podcast we explore the waterlogged world of peatlands. We learn about the huge value that peat can bring, in terms of storing carbon, reducing flood risk, purifying water and providing habitat for rare species like adder, curlew and insectivorous plants. Listen, to hear how both Ulster Wildlife and Lancashire Peat Partnership are working to restore peatlands, and discover how you can take action to protect these incredible landscapes.

• Learn about the impact of degraded peatland.
• Hear about animals and plants that call peatlands their home.
• Find out why peatlands have become so degraded and damaged.
• Learn about the importance of buying peat-free compost.
• Get inspired to take big local action for peat!

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Show Notes

• Find out more about restoring peatlands: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/restore-peatlands
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions for climate and nature: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Find out more about Lancashire Peat Partnership: https://www.lancswt.org.uk/our-work/projects/peatland-restoration/lancashire-peat-partnership
• Read about one of Lancashire Peat Partnership’s flagship projects, in the Forest of Bowland AONB: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/bowland-priority-peat
• Read about Ulster Wildlife’s current project at Haughey’s Bog: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/haugheys-bog-restoration
• Learn more about Ulster Wildlife’s work on peat: https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/saving-our-peatlands
• Discover gardening and growing projects via Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives?search_term=&filter-local_area=&filter-action_area%5B%5D=56&filter-positive_impact%5B%5D=17
• Find a peat-free plant nursery near you: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/peat-free-nurseries
• Find your local wildlife trust to explore peatland volunteering opportunities: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/peat/peat-free-nurseries

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Britain has some of the least energy efficient housing stock in Europe, with 27 million homes in need of improvement. People across the country are struggling with bills and suffering in cold, draughty houses. In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast we meet Andrea Howe from Cosy Homes in Lancashire, and Til Wallis, from Canopy Housing, to explore action that people can take to insulate their homes and other inefficient buildings, to save money, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.

Listen now to learn:

• How much money you could save by installing effective insulation in your house
• Some of the different materials that can be used for insulation
• What you can do if you are a landlord with properties that have low energy efficiency ratings
• How you can find out more and get involved with tackling cold homes across the UK

Show Notes

• Discover 25 Big Local Actions in 2025: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction
• Listen back to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast
• Check out the hundreds of inspiring, hope-filled initiatives on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives
• Subscribe to Carbon Copy’s newsletter: https://carboncopy.eco/newsletter
• Learn more about insulation, on the Insulate Our Homes action page: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/insulate-our-homes
• Read more about Cosy Homes in Lancashire: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/cosy-homes-in-lancashire
• Read more about Canopy Housing: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/canopy-housing-2
• Find out about funding available to people on lower incomes for home insulation: https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme
• Find out about the Warm Homes Grant which can be used by both private owners and landlords: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/warm-homes-local-grant

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