60 acast.com The Planet Optimist https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist en David Woodford Sustainability,Environment,Business,Green,Eco,Positivity David Woodford Your weekly bite-size dose of business focused climate action.

Positivity breeds progress and together we can make an impact.

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Positivity breeds progress and together we can make an impact.

Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

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]]> false David Woodford info+62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9@mg-eu.acast.com 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 the-planet-optimist episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9/1660209767631-83be0138e0fadd11f57ae3ebf0dc56c4.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist The Planet Optimist ESG (Re)investing ESG (Re)investing Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:07:04 GMT 28:32 6412332715c4400011066fd8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/esg-reinvesting 6412332715c4400011066fd8 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 esg-reinvesting full 2 1 For the first time in 2023 our regular hosts Daniel (resident number cruncher) and David (resident eco-warrior) dive head first into the world of ESG investing.


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Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

[1] - What is ESG investing?

[2] - ESG Outperformance

[3] - ESG Investing, What it is & Considerations

[4] - https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SJ0004



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]]> For the first time in 2023 our regular hosts Daniel (resident number cruncher) and David (resident eco-warrior) dive head first into the world of ESG investing.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

[1] - What is ESG investing?

[2] - ESG Outperformance

[3] - ESG Investing, What it is & Considerations

[4] - https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SJ0004



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]]> Season Finale and BrewDog in Focus Season Finale and BrewDog in Focus Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT 1:02:35 6364392958f8560012834be5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/season-finale-profile-brewdog 6364392958f8560012834be5 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 season-finale-profile-brewdog full 1 10 After three months, Season 1 of The Planet Optimist Podcast is over. David and Daniel see us out with questions from the listeners, motoring choices, Deep Work and the eternal debate (M&S vs Waitrose). This is followed by a profile of B-Corp, Brewdog.


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Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/how-clean-are-electric-cars/


https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e157-brewdog-founder-the-untold-story-of-one/id1291423644?i=1000568700692


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/0349411905/ref=asc_df_0349411905/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310973726618&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5031760210362328837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046067&hvtargid=pla-347635764187&psc=1


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/B07N129ZX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13C05LGQDOSH7&keywords=cal+newport+digital+minimalism&qid=1668725235&s=books&sprefix=cal+newport+digital+minimalism%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-1


https://www.brewdog.com/uk


https://www.fiat.com/500-electric/500-electric-hatchback


An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


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]]> After three months, Season 1 of The Planet Optimist Podcast is over. David and Daniel see us out with questions from the listeners, motoring choices, Deep Work and the eternal debate (M&S vs Waitrose). This is followed by a profile of B-Corp, Brewdog.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/how-clean-are-electric-cars/


https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e157-brewdog-founder-the-untold-story-of-one/id1291423644?i=1000568700692


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/0349411905/ref=asc_df_0349411905/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310973726618&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5031760210362328837&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046067&hvtargid=pla-347635764187&psc=1


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/B07N129ZX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13C05LGQDOSH7&keywords=cal+newport+digital+minimalism&qid=1668725235&s=books&sprefix=cal+newport+digital+minimalism%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-1


https://www.brewdog.com/uk


https://www.fiat.com/500-electric/500-electric-hatchback


An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


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]]> Windfall Taxes and Long-termism Windfall Taxes and Long-termism Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT 32:26 636438bc73dcdb00111cccdb false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/windfall-taxes-and-long-termism 636438bc73dcdb00111cccdb 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 windfall-taxes-and-long-termism full 1 9 After a short break our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey are back to discuss a topic on the lips of many economists and activists alike, windfall taxes. We dive into the concept, practicalities and long term implications.


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Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


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]]> After a short break our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey are back to discuss a topic on the lips of many economists and activists alike, windfall taxes. We dive into the concept, practicalities and long term implications.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith 1776.


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]]> ESG and Investing ESG and Investing Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:00:36 GMT 30:56 634801d85e63ba0011b8df97 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/esg-investing 634801d85e63ba0011b8df97 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 esg-investing full 1 8 Our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey take on the complex world of sustainable investments.

Audio note: Our audio quality is sub-par this week due to recording away from our usual places.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/portugal-europe-floating-solar-farm-renewable-energy/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=&utm_content=26012_portugal_solarpark&utm_campaign=social_video_2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDP_Group

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Strategy%20and%20Corporate%20Finance/Our%20Insights/Five%20ways%20that%20ESG%20creates%20value/Five-ways-that-ESG-creates-value.ashx#:~:text=Cost%20reductions%20ESG%20can%20also,as%20much%20as%2060%20percent.

http://marshallsingleton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Wages-of-Social-Responsibility-Where-Are-They.pdf

https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Foundations-of-ESG-Investing-Part-1.pdf

https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/documents/170410/170426/18-WG-774_Etergino+Group_Benefits+of+ESG+Investing+Flyer_evite.pdf/2f645a56-155e-4b55-8bc2-3e1a61fc84b6

https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/esg-investing/esg-benefits


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording. The Planet Optimist are a sustainability collective and do not provide financial advice. The financial decisions taken by our members are personal and are not taken on the advice of The Planet Optimist.

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]]> Our regular hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey take on the complex world of sustainable investments.

Audio note: Our audio quality is sub-par this week due to recording away from our usual places.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/05/portugal-europe-floating-solar-farm-renewable-energy/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_video&utm_term=&utm_content=26012_portugal_solarpark&utm_campaign=social_video_2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDP_Group

https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Strategy%20and%20Corporate%20Finance/Our%20Insights/Five%20ways%20that%20ESG%20creates%20value/Five-ways-that-ESG-creates-value.ashx#:~:text=Cost%20reductions%20ESG%20can%20also,as%20much%20as%2060%20percent.

http://marshallsingleton.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Wages-of-Social-Responsibility-Where-Are-They.pdf

https://www.evidenceinvestor.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Foundations-of-ESG-Investing-Part-1.pdf

https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/documents/170410/170426/18-WG-774_Etergino+Group_Benefits+of+ESG+Investing+Flyer_evite.pdf/2f645a56-155e-4b55-8bc2-3e1a61fc84b6

https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/esg-investing/esg-benefits


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording. The Planet Optimist are a sustainability collective and do not provide financial advice. The financial decisions taken by our members are personal and are not taken on the advice of The Planet Optimist.

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]]> Occupy, Protest and the Circular Economy Occupy, Protest and the Circular Economy Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 GMT 19:48 633af86f0e210e001202671b false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/occupy-protest-and-old-clothes 633af86f0e210e001202671b 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 occupy-protest-and-old-clothes full 1 7 Focusing on the other side of the sustainable advocacy coin, Daniel and David explore the environmental protest movement. Thereafter they focus on the circular economy and the enormous energy savings that can be achieved by those three little words... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Search for Sustainable Brands - Good On You

New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)

The George Tavern

Beyond Extinction Rebellion: the protest groups fighting on the climate frontline | Environmental activism | The Guardian

New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)

Events – Just Stop Oil

End to UK fracking ban triggers backlash | Financial Times (ft.com)


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

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]]> Focusing on the other side of the sustainable advocacy coin, Daniel and David explore the environmental protest movement. Thereafter they focus on the circular economy and the enormous energy savings that can be achieved by those three little words... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Search for Sustainable Brands - Good On You

New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)

The George Tavern

Beyond Extinction Rebellion: the protest groups fighting on the climate frontline | Environmental activism | The Guardian

New study reveals carbon footprint of buying new clothes - digitalhub (swnsdigital.com)

Events – Just Stop Oil

End to UK fracking ban triggers backlash | Financial Times (ft.com)


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

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]]> The Nuclear Stopgap? The Nuclear Stopgap? Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:00:30 GMT 11:26 632ccf112021200012a80be5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/the-nuclear-stopgap 632ccf112021200012a80be5 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 the-nuclear-stopgap full 1 6 This week our hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey tackle an electricity source which, at a time where energy security dominates headlines, has re-emerged in public discourse... Nuclear.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Storage and Disposal Options for Radioactive Waste - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)

Home - Nuclear Industry Association (niauk.org)

Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Electricity - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/radiation-sickness/


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]]> This week our hosts David Woodford and Daniel Oakey tackle an electricity source which, at a time where energy security dominates headlines, has re-emerged in public discourse... Nuclear.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Storage and Disposal Options for Radioactive Waste - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)

Home - Nuclear Industry Association (niauk.org)

Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Electricity - World Nuclear Association (world-nuclear.org)

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/radiation-sickness/


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]]> Capitalism and Climate (Can They Align?) Capitalism and Climate (Can They Align?) Fri, 16 Sep 2022 05:00:15 GMT 21:47 6311dc3dae5d1300124fd062 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/capitalism-and-climate-can-they-align 6311dc3dae5d1300124fd062 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 capitalism-and-climate-can-they-align full 1 5 Warning: This is a heavy duty economics episode. Originally intended for broadcast on 9th September 2022.


Today Daniel and David explore the foundations of our modern economies and whether these models, which have brought us almost every modern innovation, can align with our inevitable green future...


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Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://cdiac.ess-dive.lbl.gov/trends/emis/tre_ussr.html

 https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/FreeMarketEnvironmentalism.html


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]]> Warning: This is a heavy duty economics episode. Originally intended for broadcast on 9th September 2022.


Today Daniel and David explore the foundations of our modern economies and whether these models, which have brought us almost every modern innovation, can align with our inevitable green future...


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

https://cdiac.ess-dive.lbl.gov/trends/emis/tre_ussr.html

 https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/FreeMarketEnvironmentalism.html


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]]> Special Announcement | Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II Special Announcement | Passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:54:33 GMT 1:47 631a64994b295e001481fbfc false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/special-announcement-passing-of-hm-queen-elizabeth-ii 631a64994b295e001481fbfc 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 special-announcement-passing-of-hm-queen-elizabeth-ii full It is with the greatest of sadness that Daniel and I announce the delay of tomorrow's episode out of respect for HM Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.


On behalf of the environmentalist movement our thoughts and prayers are with HM King Charles III, The Royal Family, and all those who admired Her Majesty across both the Commonwealth and the world.


We appreciate your understanding and will be back with you next Friday.


GOD SAVE THE KING.

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]]> It is with the greatest of sadness that Daniel and I announce the delay of tomorrow's episode out of respect for HM Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96.


On behalf of the environmentalist movement our thoughts and prayers are with HM King Charles III, The Royal Family, and all those who admired Her Majesty across both the Commonwealth and the world.


We appreciate your understanding and will be back with you next Friday.


GOD SAVE THE KING.

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]]> The Economics of EV The Economics of EV Fri, 02 Sep 2022 04:00:35 GMT 26:48 63113cda3057300012107a78 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/the-economics-of-ev 63113cda3057300012107a78 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 the-economics-of-ev full 1 4 Arguably the most visible sign of changing times, electric vehicles have taken the world by storm, but with myriad types, where exactly do we stand? This week David and Daniel dive in to clarify some of the things that may have been puzzling you about the world of EV.


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Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Electric Vehicles Gain Ground but still Face Price, Range, Charging Constraints - Dallasfed.org

• Chart: Where Climate Change Deniers Live | Statista



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]]> Arguably the most visible sign of changing times, electric vehicles have taken the world by storm, but with myriad types, where exactly do we stand? This week David and Daniel dive in to clarify some of the things that may have been puzzling you about the world of EV.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Electric Vehicles Gain Ground but still Face Price, Range, Charging Constraints - Dallasfed.org

• Chart: Where Climate Change Deniers Live | Statista



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]]> Solving the Food Dilemma Solving the Food Dilemma Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:51 GMT 29:54 62f4ca9b139aa0001244e9ee false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/solving-the-food-dilemma 62f4ca9b139aa0001244e9ee 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 solving-the-food-dilemma full 1 3 Contributing to 37% of global emissions, the food production process needs to change, but how do we do that? This week David and Daniel explore the complex world of changing dietary habits and the race to replace meat. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss out on any new optimist content.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Food production emissions make up more than a third of global total | New Scientist

Expert: More than 2 billion people worldwide eat insects every day | Science in Poland (pap.pl)

https://plantbasednews.org/opinion/the-long-read/emissions-meat-industry/

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/09/sandwich-of-the-week-momofukus-meat-free-impossible-burger-review

The Impossible Burger Has 1 Major Flaw to Overcome: It's Too Expensive (businessinsider.com)

TOP 10 more protein filled insects you Can EAT! – School Of Bugs

5 reasons why eating insects can reduce climate change | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

Mildreds | 100% plant-based | Home

East Africa Crisis | People urgently need food | Oxfam GB


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]]> Contributing to 37% of global emissions, the food production process needs to change, but how do we do that? This week David and Daniel explore the complex world of changing dietary habits and the race to replace meat. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss out on any new optimist content.


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist

Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list and show docs:

Food production emissions make up more than a third of global total | New Scientist

Expert: More than 2 billion people worldwide eat insects every day | Science in Poland (pap.pl)

https://plantbasednews.org/opinion/the-long-read/emissions-meat-industry/

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/09/sandwich-of-the-week-momofukus-meat-free-impossible-burger-review

The Impossible Burger Has 1 Major Flaw to Overcome: It's Too Expensive (businessinsider.com)

TOP 10 more protein filled insects you Can EAT! – School Of Bugs

5 reasons why eating insects can reduce climate change | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

Mildreds | 100% plant-based | Home

East Africa Crisis | People urgently need food | Oxfam GB


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]]> The Carbon Trade The Carbon Trade Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:22 GMT 12:51 62f0e5286f30440013fa487e false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/carbon-credits 62f0e5286f30440013fa487e 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 carbon-credits full 1 2 Welcome back to your weekly touchpoint from the world of sustainable business. This week our hosts Daniel Oakey and David Woodford tackle carbon credits, their history, use and future.

As always don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on any new content and we welcome our followers reaching out to share their thoughts, social links below:


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist


If you run a business and are concerned about it's carbon output, be sure to check out Evergreen for a verifiable way to offset your carbon emissions:

https://evergreencarbonoffsets.com


Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list:

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/carbon_credit.asp

India Planning Carbon Credit Market for Energy, Steel and Cement - Bloomberg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQSaoPPe2F0

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/two-fraudsters-jailed-defrauding-ps36-million-vulnerable-victims



℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Welcome back to your weekly touchpoint from the world of sustainable business. This week our hosts Daniel Oakey and David Woodford tackle carbon credits, their history, use and future.

As always don't forget to subscribe so you never miss out on any new content and we welcome our followers reaching out to share their thoughts, social links below:


Instagram: The Planet Optimist (@theplanetoptimist) • Instagram photos and videos

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist


If you run a business and are concerned about it's carbon output, be sure to check out Evergreen for a verifiable way to offset your carbon emissions:

https://evergreencarbonoffsets.com


Hosts:

David Woodford (@iamdavidwoodford) • Instagram photos and videos

Daniel (@bluedoak) • Instagram photos and videos


Source list:

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/carbon_credit.asp

India Planning Carbon Credit Market for Energy, Steel and Cement - Bloomberg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQSaoPPe2F0

https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/two-fraudsters-jailed-defrauding-ps36-million-vulnerable-victims



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]]> Climate, Currency and Crypto Climate, Currency and Crypto Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:28 GMT 17:19 62ea43babec02b0012232059 false https://shows.acast.com/the-planet-optimist/episodes/climate-currency-and-crypto 62ea43babec02b0012232059 62dfc574faac4a0013c2f5f9 climate-currency-and-crypto full 1 1 Welcome to the first in a series environment focused business podcasts hosted by EV guru David Woodford and equity analyst Daniel Oakey.

Episode 1 introduces our series hosts, tackles how crypto and the global financial services industry is accelerating climate change and the deeper causes behind this impact. If you have a question for our team, a story you'd like to share or a topic you'd like tackled, we encourage you to reach out...


Instagram: @theplanetoptimist

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist


Don't forget to check to see if your bank or financial instution is signed up to the UN's Net Zero Banking Alliance:

Members – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)


Hosts:

@iamdavidwoodford

@bluedoak


Source list:

Renewables in Electricity Production | Statistics Map by Region | Enerdata

Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) (ccaf.io)

Bitcoin mining actually uses less energy than traditional banking, new report claims | The Independent

www.independent.co.uk/tech/bitcoin-mining-environment-climate-crypto-b1849211.html

UK Energy in Brief 2021 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

What are the major sources and users of energy in the United States? | American Geosciences Institute

Signatories – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)

United Kingdom Energy Statistics - Worldometer


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Welcome to the first in a series environment focused business podcasts hosted by EV guru David Woodford and equity analyst Daniel Oakey.

Episode 1 introduces our series hosts, tackles how crypto and the global financial services industry is accelerating climate change and the deeper causes behind this impact. If you have a question for our team, a story you'd like to share or a topic you'd like tackled, we encourage you to reach out...


Instagram: @theplanetoptimist

Website: Business Focused Climate Action | The Planet Optimist


Don't forget to check to see if your bank or financial instution is signed up to the UN's Net Zero Banking Alliance:

Members – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)


Hosts:

@iamdavidwoodford

@bluedoak


Source list:

Renewables in Electricity Production | Statistics Map by Region | Enerdata

Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) (ccaf.io)

Bitcoin mining actually uses less energy than traditional banking, new report claims | The Independent

www.independent.co.uk/tech/bitcoin-mining-environment-climate-crypto-b1849211.html

UK Energy in Brief 2021 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

What are the major sources and users of energy in the United States? | American Geosciences Institute

Signatories – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)

United Kingdom Energy Statistics - Worldometer


℗ The Planet Optimist 2022. All rights reserved. This podcast and all information distributed is for entertainment purposes and we do not encourage it's use in making investment decisions, individual research should always be carried out. All information disseminated is correct to the best of our knowledge as of time of recording.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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