Hosted by Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery, Real Zero dives deep into the urgent issue of climate change, exploring its far-reaching consequences and what we can do to combat it. Each week, we bring in a leading expert to shed light on the science, the impacts, and the innovative solutions that can help us navigate the climate crisis. From practical steps individuals can take to bold societal shifts, Real Zero offers insightful conversations that empower listeners to take actio ...
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The Urgency of Now: Climate, Money & Survival with Cameron Hepburn | Real Zero Podcast
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47:12Send us a text This week on the Real Zero Pod, Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery sit down with Professor Cameron Hepburn, one of the world’s leading environmental economists from Oxford University. We explore: How close humanity really is to climate collapse The staggering costs of inaction vs the cost of fixing the problem now Why myths a…
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Tim Lenton on Russian Roulette with the Planet | Real Zero Podcast
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31:54Send us a text In this gripping solo episode of Real Zero, Professor Tim Lenton — one of the world’s leading Earth system scientists — joins Hugh Montgomery to unpack just how close we are to climate tipping points. From collapsing ice sheets to Gulf Stream shutdowns, Tim explains why even "small" temperature rises carry catastrophic consequences f…
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Chris Van Tulleken on Meat, Methane & Misinformation | Real Zero Podcast
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38:05Send us a text In this eye-opening Season 2 premiere of Real Zero, TV doctor and infectious diseases expert Dr. Chris van Tulleken joins Dan and Hugh for a searing conversation about climate change, corporate power, and the food system. Chris explains why climate collapse is already here, how the modern diet is harming both people and the planet, a…
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Climate Change, Leadership, and Seven Actions to Save the Planet
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44:48Send us a text In this special recap episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant reflect on the highlights, lessons, and urgent themes from Season 1. They discuss the growing climate crisis, from the latest scientific findings to the stark realities of political and economic inaction. However, the episode is also fill…
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From Gas to Green: Why Switching Energy Suppliers Can Change the World - with Tom Parsons
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40:48Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Tom Parsons, Director at Good Energy, about the critical role of renewable energy in combating climate change. They explore how switching to genuine green energy suppliers, installing solar panels, and adopting heat pumps can significantly r…
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Plate, Planet, People: Rethinking Food in a Changing Climate with Paul Newnham
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42:00Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant are joined by Paul Newnham — global climate expert and head of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Chef’s Manifesto, and host of the Future Fork podcast. Together, they dive into the critical intersection of climate change and global food systems, exploring how ris…
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Make Your Money Matter: The Financial Power to Fight Climate Change with Tony Burdon
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49:11Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant sit down with Tony Burdon, CEO of Make My Money Matter, to explore how your financial choices — from your bank account to your pension — can either drive or mitigate the climate crisis. Tony shares insights into the systemic issues in the financial wor…
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Send us a text It's new years so we're on a break, but here's a quick festive pod to recap, let you know where we're going with the rest of the series and what New Year's Resolutions to make! Some incredible episodes coming up - every Sunday. Please do like, subscribe and share!By Daniel Grant & Hugh Montgomery
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Six Years to Change: The Economics of Climate Action with Paul Ekins
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38:36Send us a text In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Professor Paul Ekins, an expert in environmental economics and energy systems, about the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels and the economic challenges we face in achieving this goal. They discuss the stark reality that we have…
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Don't have nightmares - Climate Science 101
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55:49Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of Real Zero! In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery set the stage for the series by exploring the urgent realities of climate change. Dr. Grant, with a curious mind but limited knowledge on the topic, interviews Professor Montgomery — a leading climate expert, …
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