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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

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Public attitudes play a crucial role in shaping climate policy—but what can the May 2026 election results tell us about how people really feel about net zero?

In this episode, Matt and Jen reflect on the outcomes of the UK’s devolved administration... more

New episodes of Local Zero Podcast are on the way!

After a bit of a break, we’re back with fresh conversations—featuring new guests alongside some familiar voices. In the meantime, you can catch up on all past episodes and explore full transcripts o... more

After 113 episodes, reaching 35,000 unique listeners, in 150 countries - the award-winning Local Zero podcast is having to say 'bye for now'.

Sadly, we’ve reached a point where continuing to fund production of Local Zero has become a challenge.

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Matt and Fraser explore the UK Co-Benefits Atlas, a new, interactive platform for communicating the co-benefits of reaching net zero across the UK. Co-benefits are the positive changes that could happen as a side-effect of cutting carbon emissions – ... more

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Recent Guests

Tavis Potts
Professor of Sustainable Development and Environmental Governance, University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
Episode: What Do the UK Elections Tell Us About Net Zero?
Daisy Powell-Chandler
Head of Energy, Climate and Environment Practice
Public First
Episode: What Do the UK Elections Tell Us About Net Zero?
Andrew Sudmant
Lead researcher on the co-benefits of climate action at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute; co-lead of the EHL's Financial Pathways theme
Edinburgh Climate Change Institute; Centre for Energy Ethics, University of St Andrews
Episode: The UK Co-Benefits Atlas: mapping the positive side-effects of reaching net zero
Sean Field
Director of Policy at the Centre for Energy Ethics, University of St Andrews; lead analyst at the UK Government's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Centre for Energy Ethics; Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Episode: The UK Co-Benefits Atlas: mapping the positive side-effects of reaching net zero
Louise Reid
Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development and Geography
University of St Andrews
Episode: Van dwelling versus #vanlife: the reality of life on the road
Vanicka Arora
Lecturer in heritage at the University of Stirling; leading EHL project Emerging and Sustaining Infrastructures of Care
University of Stirling
Episode: Climate change and infrastructures of care
Arno Verhoeven
Senior lecturer in design at the University of Edinburgh; director for Sustainable Development at the Edinburgh College of Art; leading EHL project Retrofit, Connectivisation and Infrastructures of Care
University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art
Episode: Climate change and infrastructures of care
Becky McLean
Director of Sustainability at Civic
Civic
Episode: Adapting our homes and communities to a changing climate
Chris Carus
CEO and founder of Loco Home Retrofit
Loco Home Retrofit
Episode: Adapting our homes and communities to a changing climate

Hosts

Matt Hannon
Host of Local Zero; affiliated with Local Zero and university-linked programs
Jen Roberts
Co-host with a focus on local energy action and research linkages
Fraser Stewart
Host with emphasis on community perspectives and local solutions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • BNG

    Absolutely loved this episode- inspired me to rewild my back garden. I’ll let you know how that goes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam J Robertson
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • You’ll really learn something!

    Really well structured, researched, great speakers. Just listened to the episode on shared ownership of renewables. So much I didn’t know before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicksimosimpson
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Top stuff from smart people

    Learn a lot about the complexity and pitfalls of local energy systems, decarbonisation and just transition. Optimism shines through and inspires, despite the enormous frustrations evident. The ordinary householder will not understand it all, but they should try to …it’s important.

    Please keep translating the jargon and acronyms …there are ordinary mortals out here trying to keep up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACTgreen
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Well informed and wide ranging

    Really wide-ranging discussion with people at the heart of local and national systems. A must-listen for people wanting to join the dots between local energy, net zero and just transitions. Top stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    violatom
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I’ve been really enjoying the episodes I’ve listened to so far - interesting and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    svl222
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Grounded in local-energy realities and just transitions.
Broad, engaging coverage of local energy and climate policy with practical takeaways.
Accessible discussion translating jargon for non-experts.
Regularly praised for practical solutions and real-world relevance.
Structured, well-researched episodes with great speakers.

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What Do the UK Elections Tell Us About Net Zero?
Q: What did we learn? What does it all mean?
Daisy responds that while results were dramatic, there wasn't a fundamental realignment of voters; rather, a fragmentation within traditional left-right blocs, with regional shifts and a complex balance among SNP, Reform UK, Greens, Labour, and Conservatives. The discussion then moves to how climate and energy policy will need to adapt in a parliament where energy security, job creation, and cost of living compete for attention.
Van dwelling versus #vanlife: the reality of life on the road
Q: And Louise, is this becoming more or less popular?
Louise notes that tracking prevalence is difficult with data often limited to localized examples like Bristol; social media activity shows high levels of interest, but official statistics are hard to disaggregate to vehicular dwelling specifically, and trends vary by place.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Zero

What is Local Zero about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-focused series exploring practical climate action at the local level, with emphasis on community energy, retrofit, adaptation, and policy design. Episodes frequently examine how decarbonisation intersects with housing, local governance, and everyday life—covering topics like co-benefits of climate action, how to make net-zero narratives tangible for communities, and real-world case studies from Scotland and beyond. Notable throughlines include grounded, data-informed conversations with researchers and practitioners, a strong emphasis on practical steps for households and local authorities, and a tendency to connect theory to on-the-ground implementation (retrofit, public realm improvements, and small-scale energy projects). The show of... more

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