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Episode 146: Liz Allan and Jolene Cook, OBE - Turning Science into Global Climate Action.

Liz Allan speaks to Jolene Cook, OBE, Head of International Climate Science and UK IPCC Focal Point at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Jolene shares her journey from musical maths graduate to leading global science-policy negotiations, including the intense behind-the-scenes work that goes into the IPCC reports that inform climate policy worldwide. From 3 am calls and 20-page policy summaries to her toddler’s views on EVs, Jolene brings a rare, human insight into one of the most important jobs in climate change today.

Jolene Cook, OBE Bio:
Jolene Cook is the Head of International Climate Science at the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. She serves as the UK’s Focal Point to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and leads negotiations on science issues within the UN climate framework. With a PhD in atmospheric sciences from the University of Reading, Jolene has built a career translating complex climate science into actionable global policy. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between evidence and action, while also being a mum, musician, and EV advocate.

Quote of the episode:
"Speak out. Don’t be the silent majority. If you care about climate change, make sure your voice is heard, because policymakers and businesses need to know the public supports action." – Jolene Cook, OBE.

Jolene Cook, OBE Links:
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-cook-b3b39015
Show your stripes: https://showyourstripes.info/c/europe/unitedkingdom/all
Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action

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Episode 145: Liz Allan and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah - the Fight for Clean Air in the UK.

Liz Allan is joined by internationally recognised clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for a powerful and emotional episode. After her daughter Ella died at just nine years old from a rare form of asthma, Rosamund became a leading advocate for environmental health and founded the Ella Roberta Foundation to protect others from preventable harm. In this honest and deeply inspiring conversation, Liz and Rosamund explore how invisible pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter are impacting our health every day, and why asthma, allergies, and respiratory illness need to be taken far more seriously. Rosamund explains why clean air must be seen as a public health issue, not a political one. She shares her belief in a national awareness campaign led by trusted voices, not politicians, to help people understand the link between pollution and illnesses like asthma, cancer, and even infertility. Her call is simple but powerful: we all have a role to play in pushing for change, and Ella’s Law, legislation that enshrines the right to clean air, must be part of that.

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah Bio:
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is a globally recognised environmental health advocate and the founder of the Ella Roberta Foundation. She became a leading voice in the clean air movement following the tragic death of her daughter, Ella, from severe asthma exacerbated by air pollution. Rosamund’s campaigning has led to landmark legal and public health recognition, including Ella becoming the first person in the world to have air pollution officially recorded as a cause of death. Rosamund is a passionate educator and speaker working to raise awareness of the health impacts of pollution and to push for systemic change through legislation, and public engagement.

Quote of the Episode
“We can be divided over so many other issues. But when it comes to health and the National Health Service, I want us all to be on the same page.”
— Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

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Ella Roberta Foundation Website:

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Episode 144: Liz Allan and Ben Marks - Consumer Insights and the Road to Decarbonisation.

Liz Allan speaks with Ben Marks, Managing Director of Electrify Research, to uncover why understanding homeowner behaviour is key to scaling up the transition to low-carbon technologies. With a background in market research and a passion for decarbonisation, Ben shares how his company’s Home Electrification Tracker Study (HETS) is helping businesses, banks, and policymakers make smarter, data-driven decisions. Together, Liz and Ben explore the real attitudes of over 32,000 homeowners across the UK, US, Germany, and France towards solar panels, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home battery systems, painting a detailed picture of what’s driving (and stalling) the shift to cleaner technologies. They discuss why changing the public narrative around electrification remains such a challenge, especially in the face of persistent misinformation. Ben highlights how pinpointing the right consumer segments, such as “Electrification Trailblazers” and “Pragmatic Adopters”, is essential to accelerating adoption. The conversation also delves into the core motivations and barriers people experience when considering low-carbon alternatives, and how a systems-thinking approach can create powerful synergies between technologies, enabling benefits like lower bills and smarter, more efficient energy use across the home.

Ben Marks Bio:
Ben Marks is the Managing Director of Electrify Research and the founder of the Home Electrification Tracker Study (HETS). With over two decades in market research, including founding YouthSight and leading it for 18 years, Ben now applies his expertise to the energy transition. Passionate about decarbonisation and data-led decision-making, he’s helping businesses, banks, and governments understand homeowner attitudes towards electrification technologies and accelerate the move to net zero.

Ben Marks Links:
Website: https://www.electrifyresearch.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-marks-6818285

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