The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast

“Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?”

Stuart and William once again delve into and explore the above question, in this short episode, which was sent in by listener Ella in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England.

Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeoplescountryside@gmail...

Hosts Stuart and William, mark International Day for Biological Diversity in this bonus episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast.

As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances, we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few...

“How do we increase participation, and resilience, in community food activities? Moving away from emergency responses, to a more long-term view of our societal needs”.

Stuart and William embark on good long discussion, a brainstorming session perhaps? Exploring their off the cuff thoughts around the question above, which was set by Helle, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England...

“What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way?”

A good philosophical question this, from listener Matthew in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, which Stuart and William conversate around, as they reflect on exactly what is art.

Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeoplescountryside@gmail...

Stuart and William once again record in Stuart's back garden, hence the background sounds, with Stuart in your left ear, and William in your right ear, placing you, the listener, at the heart of the conversation.

In this episode they conversate, explore, and delve into the question below, which was sent in by our listener Todd in Oxford, England...

“Is greenwashing better than no greenwashing at all?”

Stuart and William embark on a relatable conversation, where they aim to break down the big issues, and explore the unknown, and being honest when they don't know something. In this episode they discuss, chew over, and examine the above question, which was set by listener Ella in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England...

"What are the impacts on wildlife from war?"

Stuart and William had never even considered before, so settled down to record face to face again, in Stuart's back courtyard garden. Join them as they examine, explore, and delve into the above question, sent in by listener Melikah in Ghana.

Do you have a question you'd like Stuart and William to examine, mull over, explore, discuss, delve into or debate? Send us an email thepeoplescountryside@gmail...

”In the UK, we’re totally obsessed with home and property ownership, we’ll, that's my personal perspective.

If someone buys a house next to a river, or on the coast, and experiences increasing levels of floods or erosion of that coast, devaluing or even threatening the existence of their property...

“Can communities succeed against climate change, whether its man made or not?”

Stuart and William once again commence with on a long meandering conversation, where they examine, mull over, and digest the above question from listener Carol from Hayle in Cornwall, England.

During this installment, Stuart mentioned a cargo bike scheme in Manchester, England. Here are a couple of links about this:

https://www.manchester.gov...

“Is it reasonable for museums to hold items and collections from around the world when they were potentially obtained in dubious ways? Should they be given back to the cultures who already had them, or are they better used as educational opportunities for the museum visitors?”

Stuart 'the rebel rouser' who is NOT the podcast, and William 'the waffler' embark on a rambling, and entertaining exchange, which was sparked by another question from listener Todd in Oxford, England...