Climate of Change with Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy

Cate and Danny seek advice from former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson about how to become 'prisoners of hope'. Social historian Rutger Bregman tells us why we should be more positive about humankind and we travel to the Philippines to meet entrepreneur Jeraiza Molina bringing clean energy to night fisherfolk.

Cate and Danny chat with HRH Prince William about his ambitious Earthshot Prize and hear about some of the ground-breaking solutions from the 2021 Earthshot Finalists and Winners. Other guests include economic thought leader and author Tony Seba and Agamemnon Otero, who is transforming communities and train platforms across London.

This episode explores our collective urge to harness the power of the sun over the ages. Navajo Power is bringing solar energy to the Navajo Nation, whilst being a force for social good in native lands. And Katy Milkman explores how we can change our behaviour to combat climate change.

Cate and Danny meet some of the innovators changing the way we use, move and store energy. And author and inventor Saul Griffith leads the call to ‘electrify everything’ in order to build a better world.

Danny will attempt to convince Cate that batteries are the lynchpin of our future fairer planet, and at the heart of a global renewable revolution. They hear stories from around the world, from lithium mining in Chile and Cornwall, to electric car battery recycling Norway.

Cate and Danny delve into the role the creative arts play when telling the story of climate change. Can films, literature, art, fashion and music really make a difference? They speak to director Adam McKay (Don’t Look Up), artist Luke Jerram (Gaia), fashion activist Livia Firth and musician Imogen Heap.