
Real Zero
Hosted by Dr. Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery, Real Zero dives deep into the urgent issue of climate change, exploring its far-reaching consequences and what we can do to combat it. Each week, we bring in a leading expert to shed light on the science, the impacts, and the innovative solutions that can help us navigate the climate crisis. From practical steps individuals can take to bold societal shifts, Real Zero offers insightful conversations that empower listeners to take action. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and a call to collective responsibility in shaping a sustainable future.
Episodes
14 episodes
How to Feed A Warming Planet with Prof Liz Robinson | Real Zero Podcast
What if fixing climate change starts with what’s on your plate?Professor Liz Robinson, Acting Dean at the LSE Global School of Sustainability, joins Hugh Montgomery and Daniel Grant to unpack the complex relationship between food systems...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:22

George Polk: We Could Fix Climate Change Tomorrow. So Why Haven’t We? | Real Zero Podcast
George Polk has been fighting the climate fight for 25 years—from philanthropic coalitions to investing in clean tech at scale. In this powerful episode, George lays out five phases of climate engagement and why, despite better tech and clearer...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:41

Can Your Bank Save the Planet? Meet Zero's Lisa Stanley | Real Zero Podcast
Your money has power—and it’s probably being used to fund fossil fuels.In this episode of The Real Zero Podcast, we're joined by Lisa Stanley, co-founder of Zero, a sustainable digital money app that helps you track—and reduce—your carbon f...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:15

Fixing Finance To Fix The Planet with Nick Stoop | Real Zero Podcast
💥 Did you know your pension could be your biggest source of carbon emissions—up to 28 tons a year?In this eye-opening episode of the Real Zero Pod, Professor Hugh Montgomery speaks with Nick Stoop, founder of ...
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29:52

The Urgency of Now: Climate, Money & Survival with Cameron Hepburn | Real Zero Podcast
This week on the Real Zero Pod, Daniel Grant and Professor Hugh Montgomery sit down with Professor Cameron Hepburn, one of the world’s leading environmental economists from Oxford University.We explore:How close humanity really ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:12

Tim Lenton on Russian Roulette with the Planet | Real Zero Podcast
In this gripping solo episode of Real Zero, Professor Tim Lenton — one of the world’s leading Earth system scientists — joins Hugh Montgomery to unpack just how close we are to climate tipping points. From collapsing ice sheets to Gulf Stream s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:54

Chris Van Tulleken on Meat, Methane & Misinformation | Real Zero Podcast
In this eye-opening Season 2 premiere of Real Zero, TV doctor and infectious diseases expert Dr. Chris van Tulleken joins Dan and Hugh for a searing conversation about climate change, corporate power, and the food system. Chris explains why cli...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:05

Climate Change, Leadership, and Seven Actions to Save the Planet
In this special recap episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant reflect on the highlights, lessons, and urgent themes from Season 1. They discuss the growing climate crisis, from the lates...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:48

From Gas to Green: Why Switching Energy Suppliers Can Change the World - with Tom Parsons
In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Tom Parsons, Director at Good Energy, about the critical role of renewable energy in combating climate change. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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40:48

Plate, Planet, People: Rethinking Food in a Changing Climate with Paul Newnham
In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant are joined by Paul Newnham — global climate expert and head of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, Chef’s Manifesto, and host of the Future Fork podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:00

Make Your Money Matter: The Financial Power to Fight Climate Change with Tony Burdon
In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant sit down with Tony Burdon, CEO of Make My Money Matter, to explore how your financial choices — from your bank account to yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:11

Real Zero mini ep - Happy New Year
It's new years so we're on a break, but here's a quick festive pod to recap, let you know where we're going with the rest of the series and what New Year's Resolutions to make! Some incredible episodes coming up - every Sunday. Please ...
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5:21

Six Years to Change: The Economics of Climate Action with Paul Ekins
In this episode of Real Zero, hosts Professor Hugh Montgomery and Dr. Daniel Grant speak with Professor Paul Ekins, an expert in environmental economics and energy systems, about the urgent need to transition away ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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38:36
