Every time we discuss a struggling species or an environmental issue that needs overcoming, we try to finish the chat with some hope. Highlighting the incredible work of tirelessly dedicated people who are out there trying to make a difference.

Hope is essential if we are to overcome the monumental challenges facing nature and our planet, a sentiment that is at the heart of Dr Jane Goodall's inspiring book of hope.

So, join us for an uplifting episode as we delve into the four reasons that give her hope. From nature's remarkable resilience to the incredible power of young people, we showcase examples from around the world that embrace these four reasons and should give us all hope that we can prevail.

We had a brilliant time recording this episode and really hope you enjoy it. The Book of Hope truly resonated with Steve, and we implore everyone to read it.

Jane Goodall is a legendary primatologist and conservationist and is still fighting for nature, still lecturing and educating at the age of 90. Structured as a series of discussions between herself and co-author Douglas Abrams, Goodall's argument for hope in these troubling times is uplifting, inspiring, and definitely something we all need a lot more of.

What stories give you hope? We would love to know!

Get in touch:

As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:08:22 The amazing human intellect

00:27:17 The resilience of nature

00:38:39 The power of young people

00:49:31 The indomitable human spirit

00:59:07 Wrap up

Links:

The Book of Hope - the Jane Goodall Institute UK

the Jane Goodall Institute Homepage

Educational and Environmental Charity | Roots and Shoots

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/innovations-protect-cities-climate-change/

https://www.boredpanda.com/nature-reclaiming-civilization/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190701-why-plants-survived-chernobyls-deadly-radiation

https://earth.org/young-climate-activists-leading-the-way-on-global-climate-action/

They mitigate the impacts of climate change, support a plethora of species (including the largest animals on earth), and are often called the linchpin of the Antarctic. Krill may be small, but they are massively important.

Grab a coffee and join us as we dive into the frosty waters of the Antarctic and explore just how and why these small crustaceans are so vital and the worrying challenges they are facing.

We were blown away during our research by what we learnt about krill and of course concerned about the future of their populations.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro & catchup

00:03:08 The world of krill

00:16:35 Threats & challenges facing krill

00:34:18 Possible solutions & positives

00:48:07 Wrap up

As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Links:

https://www.bas.ac.uk/about/antarctica/wildlife/krill/

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/facts-about-krill

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/krill

https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/antarctic-krill/

https://news.mongabay.com/2022/08/climate-change-and-overfishing-threaten-once-endless-antarctic-krill/

Study warns sharp decline in Antarctic krill by 2100 | Patagonia´s Magazine: Patagon Journal

https://earthsky.org/earth/the-sad-fate-of-krill-in-the-southern-ocean/

https://www.seashepherdglobal.org/latest-news/ccamlr-decision/

With their mind-boggling wingspans and entrancing mating rituals, albatrosses are certainly birds with some charisma. However, facing a variety of pressures, these majestic birds are in decline, an issue that can be all too easily missed due to their remote oceanic lifestyle.

So, grab a drink and join us for a chilled episode where we delve into the challenges facing these remarkable birds, featuring some different issues from the usual suspects. We of course also shine a light on the promising solutions and the organisations working hard to protect the world's magnificent albatrosses.

Also in this episode, Matthew actually has some catch up and Steve finally gets his revenge on Matthew for making him guess the weight of a curlew way back in episode 2.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro & catchup

00:04:50 All about albatrosses

00:22:20 Threats to albatross & their decline

00:29:43 Solutions & conservation

00:40:32 Wrap up

Get in touch:

As always, please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way to get in touch is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Links:

Albatross courtship dance - https://www.birdlife.org/birds/albatross/

https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/celebrating-albatrosses

https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/so-many-ways/explore/defend-the-albatross

https://www.treehugger.com/albatross-facts-5073421

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080306202531.htm

https://www.bas.ac.uk/data/our-data/publication/albatross/