Voices Uniting For Our Planet

Joanne Lockwood is joined by environmentalist and solutionist Nicola Peel to explore why environmental action so often gets stuck, and what it takes to shift from awareness to practical change.

They begin by unpacking how environmentalists are portrayed in the media and how ownership, advertising and lobbying influence what stories are told and which voices are amplified. From there, the discussion widens to the challenge of changing a society built around fossil fuels and convenience, and why progress needs more than individual good intentions.

Across the episode, Nicola and Joanne focus on solutions: personal responsibility like recycling and conscious consumption, community-based action such as community gardens, and the need for broader systems change including transport and infrastructure. They also discuss biodiversity loss, rewilding, plastic pollution, protecting existing ancient forests rather than relying on new tree planting, and the importance of accountability for corporate pollution.

The conversation closes with a clear call to action: connect with others, build momentum locally, and use collective pressure to influence political and business decisions, keeping a compelling vision of a healthier future in view.