We are thrilled to share the first What If? podcast with you!
Paul, the ‘Story Weaver’ from the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network, has expertly started weaving our story together. Enjoy listening to Part 1 today. The next two parts will be released over the next two weeks.
The first part of a virtual visit to Dunbar to hear about the work of development trust Sustaining Dunbar and the life and resonance of conservationist John Muir.
Listen to more ‘1000 Better Stories’ episodes below.
Everyday Changemakers: Marie-Anne Brown, Magpie – 1000 Better Stories
Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, speaks with Marie-Anne Brown, a manager at Magpie in Banchory, about embracing a circular economy lifestyle, balancing social and climate responsibilities, and planning for extreme weather.
This is a final episode in our mini-series on climate driven extreme weather and adaptation in Scotland, marking the first anniversary of the devastating October floods in North East Scotland.
Credits
Production, recording and editing: Kaska Hempel
Resources
Magpie Shops https://www.magpieshops.org.uk/
Circular Communities Scotland https://www.circularcommunities.scot/
Aberdeen Voluntary Action https://www.avashire.org.uk/
Aberdeenshire South Food Bank https://aberdeenshiresouth.foodbank.org.uk/
DeesideCAN https://www.deesidecan.org.uk/
Number One https://www.facebook.com/numberonebanchory
SSEN powering communities to net zero fund includes funding for community-led physical and environmental resilience for communities within their supply network areas https://www.ssen.co.uk/about-ssen/our-communities/powering-communities-to-net-zero-fund/
The Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard will now allow wood burning stoves from 1 January 2025, based on rural and island community feedback (amendment on 8 November 2024)
https://www.gov.scot/news/wood-burning-stoves-to-be-permitted-in-new-homes/
SCCAN Adaptation resources
https://sccan.scot/climate-adaptation/