State of the Earth

Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability

Welcome to State of the Earth, the podcast from the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, Cornwall. Where we explore the issues shaping our planet’s future and take a look at the ways in which we can make a positive difference – through advances in technology and engineering, conservation science, health and social policy, business management, ecosystem ecology, and more. Each episode features thought-provoking interviews with experts from our community at the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability. read less
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Safeguarding sea turtles
11-10-2024
Safeguarding sea turtles
In this episode we talk to Professor Brendan Godley, a world renowned marine biologist and conservationist, all about his work protecting sea turtles across the globe. Hear about some of the biggest threats to the species, the important initiatives being undertaken to save them, and understand why sea turtles are so important to us all.

Episodes

Safeguarding sea turtles
11-10-2024
Safeguarding sea turtles
In this episode we talk to Professor Brendan Godley, a world renowned marine biologist and conservationist, all about his work protecting sea turtles across the globe. Hear about some of the biggest threats to the species, the important initiatives being undertaken to save them, and understand why sea turtles are so important to us all.
The politics of climate and society
05-09-2024
The politics of climate and society
MSc Marine Environmental Management student, Daniel, talks to Professor Clare Saunders from the University of Exeter, Cornwall about the role of protest and activism in the development of social and environmental policy.
Mining for a sustainable future
06-08-2024
Mining for a sustainable future
MSc Marine Environmental Management student, Daniel, talks to Professor Karen Hudson-Edwards from the Camborne School of Mines about the importance of mining to the net zero transition, how we can mine sustainably for the future, and the opportunities in the sector both locally and globally. Karen leads the MSc Mining Environmental Management programme at the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, Cornwall.