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In this podcast we welcome back Dr Kate Leeming who embarked on a 5-month, 9000km bicycle expedition following the Syr Darya River from its source in Kyrgyzstan to the Aral Sea and from there along the Amu Darya to discover its true source into the W... more

Dr Andrew Lee has been a geographer and geography educator for more than 25 years. He holds a doctorate in Geography from the University of Oxford, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Chartered Geographer. He is an Associate Fellow and H... more

Mark Maslin is a leading scientist with expertise in climate change and the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. He has published over 230 papers in journals, is a Professor of Earth System Science at UCL and the Lead for Climate, He... more

David Burnip ('aka' The Wandering Turnip) explores different aspects of places and life in the UK, documenting his findings on YouTube. In this podcast he shares insights from his vast and fascinating wandering to many different places - including di... more

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Dr. Andrew Lee
Geographer and geography educator with over 25 years of experience
University College London
Episode: Climate Education with Dr Andrew Lee
Mark Maslin
Leading scientist with expertise in climate change and 21st-century challenges
UCL
Episode: 21st Century Challenges with Professor Mark Maslin
David Burnip
YouTuber and explorer known as The Wandering Turnip
The Wandering Turnip
Episode: Interview with David Burnip (The Wandering Turnip)
Richard Damania
Chief Economist of the Sustainable Development Practice Group for the World Bank
World Bank
Episode: World Bank: Environment and Development
James Evans
Associate Dean for Research at the University of Manchester and former Director of Manchester Urban Institute
University of Manchester
Episode: Sustainable Cities
Sophie Blake
Head of Geography at Channing School in London
Channing School
Episode: Urban Geography - Battersea Power Station
Dr. Kate Leeming
Expedition cyclist undertaking a journey through Central Asia focused on geography and water resources
Episode: Breaking the Cycle
Mark Evans
Explorer and geographer, leading the Jewel of Arabia Expedition
Episode: Jewel of Arabia with Mark Evans MBE FRGS
Dr. Martin Parham
Lecturer in Disaster Management
University of Manchester
Episode: Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk with Dr Martin Parham

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Rachel
Host of Ask the Geographer

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    I enjoy listening to your work! Each episode furthers my passion to study geopolitics in my masters program

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Climate Change in Central Asia with Dr Kate Leeming
Q: Can you describe the local and global impacts of toxic dust from the Aral Sea?
Kate explains how the dust affects local health and has been found in the blood of penguins in Antarctica, making the issue globally relevant.
Climate Change in Central Asia with Dr Kate Leeming
Q: What are some of the problems and efforts regarding water management that you've encountered?
Kate discusses how canals are not efficiently lined, leading to significant water loss, and shares a story about a farmer who has successfully transitioned to growing less water-intensive crops.
Climate Education with Dr Andrew Lee
Q: How do you think it's best that we can communicate to young people the causes and impacts of climate change?
Using interactive projects like Climate Fresc allows students to engage in understanding the implications and consequences of climate change.
Climate Education with Dr Andrew Lee
Q: What are some of the key concerns you have heard from pupils about climate change and the overall future of our planet?
Pupils are enthusiastic and keen to learn about climate change, interested in problems and solutions, but there is a gap between their expectations and what is delivered.
Interview with David Burnip (The Wandering Turnip)
Q: How important a conversation do you have with local people when it comes to understanding a place?
A big thing is me just chatting to locals; it creates the narrative a lot better.

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