What On Earth!

An informal look at the net zero challenges facing us as a nation. Phil and Jonathan chat with various leaders from academia, technology developers, project developers etc on interesting and challenging topics facing society as we decarbonise our economy. The podcast is sponsored by Apollo.

What On Earth! is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Net Zero : The Next Generation

  Jun 1, 202649 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode, we explore what net zero means to young engineers working in the industry today. I’m joined by <b>Ella Booth</b> and <b>Craig Shepherd</b>, both consultant engineers at Apollo, to talk about how they see net zero — not just as professionals in the sector, but as part of a generation that will live with the consequences of the transition.</p><p>Our conversation goes beyond the technical challenges. We also discuss changing behaviours, wider social expectations, and what a truly just transition could look like if we get...

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  Rebuilding the Future

  Dec 5, 202532 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of What On Earth!, we dive into what we really mean by the term <b>“built environment”</b> and why transforming it is essential to achieving a net zero world.</p><p>Our guest, <b>Paul Weston of Box Twenty</b>, breaks down the regulatory landscape shaping the sector and explains how government policy is accelerating improvements in building performance and sustainability.</p><p>We explore what “good” looks like today—beyond merely meeting compliance—and how evolving technology, design innovation, and shifting market demand are pushing the industry toward genuine excel...

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  What On Earth! Is The Net Zero Future

  Aug 1, 202548 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Energy Transition 101</b> – In this episode, we cut through the noise and take a clear-eyed look at what a coherent, apolitical energy transition really involves.</p><p>Joining us are three experts from Apollo at the frontlines of decarbonisation:</p><p>·        <b>Phil Westmorland</b>, Director of Decarbonisation</p><p>·        <b>Nigel Robinson</b>, Director of Marine Energies</p><p>·        <b>Calum Westland</b>, Head of Industrial Decarbonisation</p><p>Together, they unpack the fundamentals of the energy transition—from system redesign and industrial challenges to the social behaviours needed for a net zero world. We...

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  Concept to Kilowatt – How Net Zero Projects Succeed

  Jul 8, 202540 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode of What On Earth!, we’re joined by <b>Ross Fairley</b>, Senior Partner at <b>Burges & Salmon</b>, who brings over <b>30 years of experience in renewable energy projects</b> to the table.</p><p>We dig into what <b>project success really looks like</b> — and what it takes to get there. From assembling the right team to securing Final Investment Decision (FID), Ross shares hard-earned insights from decades in the field.</p><p>🔍 <b>In this episode:</b></p>What separates successful renewable energy projects from those that fa...

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  Women in STEM (live recording)

  Apr 14, 202542 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Something a bit different for What On Earth! We were delighted to recently record a live podcast at a SPARC event at Pembrokeshire College, West Wales. The event saw over 150 female STEM students from around Pembrokeshire come together at the college for a STEM focussed day led by the <b>What On Earth! podcast</b> which saw our own <b>Michelle Hitches </b>chair a panel event with <b>Louise McDonnel from RWE </b>along with <b>Madeline Cowley of Marine Power Systems</b>. The panel led by Michelle talked about their STEM...

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