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Bad News Day

The climate and nature emergency is the story of our lives, so why has it been covered so badly and how are we going to change that? This week’s guest, George Monbiot provides answers and truth bombs. George is renowned for his fearless uncompromising commitment to social and environmental justice, for his column in the Guardian and books such as Heat and Feral. Over 30 years he has battled to get the true story on the state of the environment into the public domain. In this episode he gives Lucy and Tom a masterclass in staying with the story, overcoming censorship, political interference, hostility and danger, sharpening purpose, shoving out complacency and how to deliver real impact.

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To save the world we need to change the story. Nature and the climate are in crisis. To survive we must use our most powerful tool - communication. Telling these stories can be difficult and dangerous, but done right they can change the world. Join wildlife filmmaker and author, Tom Mustill (Greta Thunberg NatureNow), Lucy Siegle (The Guardian, The One Show) and singer, campaigner and writer Sam Lee (The Nightingale) as they venture to COP26 and talk to a range of fascinating people with one shared mission.

Off the back of COP26, Tom and Sam talk to the people behind the policies, and those risking it all to fight for their rights. From policy negotiators , to indigenous community leaders to retired four star generals, we hear from a range of voices sharing their hard-earned insights on saving the planet. Informal, personal and passionate, these conversations will re-energise, inspire, and give you the tools to play your part.