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The little Somerset village taking on climate change
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28 minutes
Released:
Dec 10, 2021
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It's just a tiny collection of houses and a church. But could Steart in Somerset have found a pioneering solution for carbon capture? In partnership with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, the village has flooded neighbouring land to help protect against future flooding caused by climate change - with surprising environmental benefits.More information on the The Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal can be found here: https://thetimes.co.uk/christmasappealThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:-Kaya Burgess, science reporter and religious affairs correspondent, The Times.-Dr Hannah Mossman, Senior Lecturer in Ecology, Manchester Metropolitan University.-Dr Rachel Dunk, Principal Lecturer Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Manchester Metropolitan University.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Channel 4 News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Dec 10, 2021
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