The Sustainability Spiral

Ever wondered what Sadiq Khan's favourite kebab is? Wondering what ULEZ actually stands for? Do the benefits of running outweigh the toxic car fumes your breathing in? Join Ella and Kim in The Sustainability Spiral's Book Club. This episode we are delving into Breathe by Sadiq Khan, a powerful manifesto for change. The book explores the air pollutions crisis in London and the key obstacles prevent...

Thinking about climate change every night, Oh. Thats that me espresso... What do rising coffee prices, climate change and goats all have in common? Tune in to the latest Episode of The Sustainability Spiral to find out. This week Kim and Ella discuss how our changing climate is impacting coffee production, with the occasional goat related tangent. Don't forget to like and subscribe, give us a 5 st...

Are you devastated about that semi final? Does the thought of footballers flying all around the world keep you up at night? Do you question who is sponsoring the world cup and why? Ella and Kim are joined by special guest Dominique Santini this week as they delve into the impact that large sport events like the FIFA World Cup have on the environment.  Don't forget to like and subscribe, give us a...

Join Ella and Kim as they unpack their weeks at Europe's biggest sustainability festival, London Climate Action Week! From corporate panels, to climate comedy and the latest heatwave. Kim and Ella dive into their takeaways from another packed Climate Action Week. Don't forget to like and subscribe, give us a 5 star review and share your spirals in the comments.

Do you love a musical? Are you craving creative climate storytelling? Wondering if you should see Hot Mess this summer? Do it! Join Kim and Ella in the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they talk about Hot Mess: A New Musical, currently showing at London's The Other Palace. A climate musical about the toxic and messy relationship between Earth and Humanity. Don't forget to...

Did you buy an emergency fan in the May heatwave? Are you worried what it means every time the temperature creeps above 30 degrees? Us too! Join Ella and Kim on this weeks episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they discuss the May heatwave that just hit the UK. They delve into what adaptation really means and some cool (pun intended) examples from the UK. Don't forget to like and subscrib...

Wondering why the UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world? Want to hear more about a horse called Duncan, beaver bombers and the return of the stork? Join Ella and Kim in The Sustainability Spiral's first Book Club episode! We are delving into Wilding by Isabella Tree, one part memoir and one part call to action for nature. The book explores the groundbreaking Knepp Rewiliding...

Are you worried about the impact of climate change on coral reefs? Thinking about if opening the north sea will help energy prices? Curious about Kim’s holiday? If you are wondering about how on earth all that links together, tune info the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral. Kim and Ella are back after a break getting into their latest ocean-centred spirals. Don't forget to like and subsc...

Have you watched Dirty Business on Channel 4? Did the polluting of UK waters make you livid? Can you not believe it is still happening? Us too! Join Kim and Ella in the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they talk about new Channel 4 factual drama 'Dirty Business' uncovering the water pollution scandal. Don't forget to like and subscribe, give us a 5 star review and share your spira...

Have you been obsessed with the Winter Olympics? Are you questioning Jeremey Clarkson’s sanity? Are you wondering how those things connect?  Us too! Join Kim and Ella in the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they discuss a recent op-ed written by Jeremy Clarkson titled ‘Net zero is unhuman. Who wants to be sad?.’ Stay tuned to the end for an exciting announcement too! Don't forget...

Who is Madeline, oh wait I mean Zack Polanski? How is your doomscrolling going? Getting a lot of Green Party reels? Us too! Join Kim and Ella in the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they discuss the rise of Zack Polanski and the Green Party. From what he is doing to revive the Green Party image and save the planet, and failing that how he is saving the UK club scene. Don't forget...

Are you doom spiralling about climate denial? Does the prospect of an AI take over bring you out in a cold sweat? Us too! Join Kim and Ella in the latest episode of The Sustainability Spiral where they discuss everything that went down in 2025 from temperature records to the T word (not for Troy). They also delve into their thoughts for 2026, albeit a little later in the year than planned. Don't f...

Why is everything so shit? Is all hope lost? Are you spiraling about the world? Us too.  When the climate challenge feels so enormous and progress feels like it is going backwards it can be easy to shut down or spiral into existential dread (either way not good). We want to change that. The Sustainability Spiral is a conversational podcast for anyone working in, studying, or simply curious about s...