by Ben Saunders
<p>New Frontiers profiles the individuals who have pushed the boundaries of what's possible, and are now channeling that same pioneering spirit to tackle the climate crisis.</p><br><p>Hosted by Ben Saunders, a record-breaking polar explorer, 3x TED main stage 'master storyteller,' and climate tech investor at Kintanna Ventures.</p><br><p>Drawing from Ben's profound experiences at the edge of the world, New Frontiers explores how extraordinary pasts can fuel present-day endeavours in forging a sustainable future.</p><br><p>Music by Thinnen (@thinnstagram)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 10, 2024
<p>In this episode, I caught up with an old friend James Thornton – an Environmental lawyer, TED speaker, and the CEO and Founder of ClientEarth, a global non-profit environmental law organisation.</p><br><p>James’s legal strategies have led to groundbreaking legal victories in the fight against climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity loss. His work at ClientEarth focuses on holding governments and corporations accountable for environmental harm.</p><br><p>He’s also an ordained Zen Buddhist priest and a prolific writer, and his new book, Nature My Teacher, is a collection of essays about our connection with the natural world.</p><br><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>China’s ultra fast approach to environmental law</li><li>Enforcing change through the law</li><li>Reconnecting with nature to overcome climate anxiety</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:26) Inspiration for Client Earth</p><p>(03:55) Balancing law and compassion</p><p>(05:18) Dealing with anxiety and taking action</p><p>(09:40) Taking care of oneself: The Donkey</p><p>(13:09) Proudest cases at Client Earth</p><p>(17:10) Sources of cases</p><p>(18:58) Client Earth's work in china</p><p>(22:23) Using the law to enforce change</p><p>(25:02) Exploring the flow of money</p><p>(27:41) Message: Nature, My Teacher</p><br><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Nature, My Teacher book</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nature-My-Teacher-Alive-Threat/dp/1909954934" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nature-My-Teacher-Alive-Threat/dp/1909954934</a></p><p>Visit Client Earth's Website</p><p><a href="https://www.clientearth.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.clientearth.org/</a></p><p>Visit Ben’s Website:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to the New Frontiers Newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 20, 2024
<p>In this episode, I have the immense pleasure of talking with Patrick Grant, a Savile Row tailor, campaigner, TV presenter, and the mind behind several sustainable clothing ventures – his influence has stretched far beyond the cutting table.</p><br><p>The UK was once a textile powerhouse, spinning 70% of the world’s cotton within just a 40-square-mile area. Alongside the rise of a fast fashion culture, this golden era witnessed a dramatic downturn with the loss of countless jobs and an unstable future.</p><br><p>Patrick’s commitment to the industry's future is evident in his rescue and revitalisation of the Blackburn clothing manufacturer, Cookson & Clegg, where he implemented a more sustainable approach and helped save the factory from closure. He then went on to launch Community Clothing, a sustainable clothing brand that prides itself on using plastic-free materials and being 100% made in the UK.</p><br><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>How clothes can influence how you feel and think </li><li>The decline of the UK's textile industry</li><li>The true cost of fast fashion</li><li>Investing in fewer, but higher quality garments can save costs and protect our planet</li><li>The future of the fashion industry. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>(00:00) The journey to today</p><p>(01:32) The common thread of his endeavours</p><p>(05:17) The decline of UK textile manufacturing</p><p>(10:16) Why Community Clothing is different</p><p>(15:31) Marketing is making us buy more</p><p>(19:23) Why we've lost the skill of repairing clothes</p><p>(20:20) Buying less, but better</p><p>(25:47) Sustainability in the fashion Industry</p><p>(34:21) Transitioning to a Low-Volume, High-Quality Economy</p><p>(28:01) The real cost of Fast Fashion</p><p>(29:57) Building items that last</p><p>(34:25) The future of the Fashion Industry</p><p>(36:13) How clothes can influence how you feel and think</p><p>(37:59) The 1-minute takeaway</p><br><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Visit Community Clothing</p><p><a href="https://communityclothing.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://communityclothing.co.uk/</a></p><p>Visit Norton & Sons</p><p><a href="https://nortonandsons.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nortonandsons.co.uk/</a></p><p>Visit Ben’s Website:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to the New Frontiers Newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
March 7, 2024
<p>“To enjoy rather than endure”</p><br><p>In today's episode I sit down with Olly Hicks, an old friend, a record-breaking adventurer, and these days, the founder of a fascinating startup.</p><br><p>Olly's life has been deeply intertwined with the ocean. Like me, his first big expedition was at the tender age of 23, when he made history by becoming the first person to row solo across the Atlantic from America to England, and he has since used a pair of oars or a kayak paddle to propel himself more than 7,000 miles at sea.</p><br><p>He has witnessed some incredible sights, including what he calls the 'nightclub under the sea’ – an awe-inspiring display of bioluminescent phytoplankton lighting up the ocean as he rowed.</p><br><p>Transitioning from the extreme solitude of the high seas to the collaborative venture of aquaculture, Olly’s latest adventure is as the co-founder of Algapelago. This initiative is pioneering the creation of large-scale offshore kelp farms, setting a benchmark as the UK's largest licensed kelp cultivator and offering a future model on ocean sustainability.</p><br><p>From learning to develop grit by understanding the importance of keeping your kit dry, to the effect that solo expeditions have on your view of the world – Olly offers a fascinating insight into both individual agency and courage, and the importance of marine restoration today.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>(00:00) Intro & love for the sea</p><p>(00:45) Wonder rather than fear</p><p>(02:59) The challenges of solo expeditions</p><p>(04:27) The Overview Effect from rowing</p><p>(07:15) A new expedition at Algapelago</p><p>(11:27) Keeping your kit dry to develop grit</p><p>(14:56) Enjoy rather than endure</p><p>(16:12) The role of exploration in the 21st Century</p><p>(19:13) The future of kelp farming</p><p>(21:00) Final thoughts</p><br><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Visit Algapelago</p><p><a href="https://www.algapelago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.algapelago.com/</a></p><p>Visit Ben’s Website:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.com/</a></p><p>Subscribe to the New Frontiers Newsletter:</p><p><a href="https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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