{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"5. The Climate Crunch: Why should you care? With net-zero expert Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh","description":"Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh is the author of Climate change and the road to net zero but doesn\u2019t describe himself as an environmentalist; the self-confessed \u2018city boy\u2019 simply wants to give the climate change low-down to those people not already sold on it. His book has been described as; \u201cBlowing away the entrenched idea that solving climate change is a trade-off between the economy and environment to reveal why a twenty-year transition to NET-ZERO is a win-win for all on planet Earth\u201d. Mathew has a science background, which led to a varied career where he worked on improving building energy efficiency, and later with technology trend companies within the investment banking sector. His book describes how energy usage has affected civilisation over the centuries, the problem economists are now facing, and the impact inaction will have on our future. He chats to James and Mark about the path forward including how we need to adapt our personal and business lives, without compromising on quality, and the cost implications. The team discuss everything from the impact of fossil fuels and what transition plans businesses need to put in place, to the investment opportunities available for businesses. Mathew offers up alternatives and \u2018swaps\u2019 that we can all make in our personal lives, and the personal actions we can all take, including buying green, and investing in renewables. He deep dives into how businesses need to lead from the front, and how the UK, as one of the world\u2019s richest economies, needs to take responsibility and act. There is something for everyone in this episode, whether you\u2019re in the know on climate change, or on the fence. Mathew even has an invaluable tip for how you use your boiler, which is not to be missed! Show notes: Mathew\u2019s website - www.net-zero.blog Mathew\u2019s LinkedIn Podcast - Cleaning Up \u2013 Leadership in an age of climate change  #ENERGYTWITTER \u2013- follow the hashtag to get academic research, news items etc. which are cultivated into streams, and you can gauge the conversation from right and left Jim Collins \u2013 The Hedgehog Concept Books: Climate change and the road to net zero \u2013 Mathew Hampshire-Waugh  Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction \u2013 Dan Gardner &amp; Philip E Tetlock GET IN TOUCH! Leave us a voice note here, we would love to hear your thoughts on today\u2019s episode, and you might even feature in our next episode! You can also email us on podcasts@larking-gowen.co.uk You can also watch us now on YouTube too! Click here to watch this week\u2019s episode. Thank you to our sponsors Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors \u2013 check out their website to see how they could help your business www.larking-gowen.co.uk \u00a9 Larking Gowen LLP ","author_name":"Leadership &amp; Life Chat","author_url":"https:\/\/www.larking-gowen.co.uk\/LLC","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/23199281\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/128308718"}