Fossil vs Future
by James Cameron and Daisy Nicholls
Latest episode
WHAT ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED? (SPRING 2026)
WHAT ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED? (SPRING 2026)
About this podcast
This is Fossil vs Future, a warm conversation between generations on climate change.
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Each podcast episode will be focusing on a different climate-related challenge, as godfather and goddaughter, James and Daisy, share their individual experiences and perspectives, with the hope of fostering understanding between generations.
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James is at the later stage of his working life dedicated to dealing with climate change, through law, finance, and social entrepreneurship, and Daisy is at an earlier stage of her career, equally focused on the climate and how to drive systemic change through her experience in the finance, business, and non-profit sectors.
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We want to use intergenerational dialogue as a tool to learn, inspire, and get stuff done!
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- WHAT ABOUT WHAT JUST HAPPENED? (SPRING 2026) · 42 min · Episode 41We often finish a recording and think of more things we wish we’d said. Or something happens days after that would have been key to mention. In this episode, James and Daisy…
- WHAT ABOUT CARBON REMOVAL? Climate solution or corporate distraction? · 41 min · Episode 40To mitigate climate change, we must reduce new emissions. But what about the greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere? And what about the emissions that we can’t easily reduce…
- WHAT ABOUT COP31? FT. BULA COP31! (PART TWO) · 52 min · Episode 39This is part two of our collaboration with Bula COP31! We recommend listening to part one first. This November, Türkiye hosts COP31 with Australia leading the negotiations. In…
- WHAT ABOUT COP31? FT. BULA COP31! (PART ONE) · 39 min · Episode 38COP 31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. While Türkiye will serve as host country, taking responsibility for the logistics and operations of the…
- WHAT ABOUT SUPER POLLUTANTS? A quick fix or an overlooked threat? · 39 min · Episode 37Although we often focus on carbon dioxide, a group of powerful pollutants is also driving a large share of today’s warming… In this episode, James and Daisy talk about super…
- WHAT ABOUT WOMEN? Vulnerable or vital? · 36 min · Episode 36With International Women’s Day on 8 March, this episode explores both the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and the critical role women play in driving climate…
- WHAT ABOUT ENERGY? Burning fuel or moving electrons? · 40 min · Episode 35Our lives are intertwined with energy. It comes in many forms and, while it can never be lost, it can be converted from one form to another to do useful work. The energy…
- WHAT ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST? Relying on fossil fuels or leading clean energy? · 40 min · Episode 34The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region sits at the heart of the world’s energy system, home to many of the top oil and gas producers. Yet it also one of the most…
- WHAT ABOUT DATA CENTRES? Powering progress or slowing climate action? · 40 min · Episode 33Demand for digital services has exploded — and with it, the rapid expansion of data centres providing the compute power behind everything from streaming and cloud storage to AI…
- WHAT ABOUT COP30? What happened and what’s next? · 44 min · Episode 32The COP – or ‘Conference of the Parties’ – is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In November 2025, COP30 took…
- WHAT ABOUT CITIES? Engines of emissions or hubs of innovation? · 46 min · Episode 31More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities – and that number keeps growing. Cities are engines of opportunity and economic growth, but they also generate vast…
- WHAT ABOUT MUSIC? In tune with climate action or out of key? | Featuring Daniel Morrell · 32 min · Episode 30Like any industry, music has a carbon footprint – from live events and global touring to merchandise and streaming. Yet what makes music unique is its reach and power to inspire…
- WHAT ABOUT FOOD WASTE? An everyday habit or a global climate threat? · 38 min · Episode 29Roughly one-third of all food produced is never eaten. Beyond the financial and social costs, food waste is also a major driver of climate change. When we waste food, we waste…
- WHAT ABOUT DEMOCRACY? Empowering citizens or letting us down? · 39 min · Episode 28Democracy literally means “rule by the people” – a system designed to safeguard our collective voice through the creation of laws and institutions. But today, many democratic…
- WHAT ABOUT OUR HEALTH? A crisis to fear or a reason to act? · 39 min · Episode 27The climate crisis is also a health crisis. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are driving more heat-related deaths, spreading vector-borne diseases, and damaging…
- WHAT ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF STATES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE? A moral duty or legal obligation? · 42 min · Episode 26The International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the world’s highest court – has issued its long-awaited advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. The…
- WHAT ABOUT SPORT? Driving emissions or driving action? · 39 min · Episode 25Sport inspires, builds communities, promotes healthy lifestyles, and brings joy to millions around the world. But while sport is a powerful force for good, it is both a…
- WHAT ABOUT DEMOGRAPHICS? Cause for panic or time for intergenerational action? | Ft. John Elkington · 45 min · Episode 24Demography is the study of human populations, while demographics refer to the characteristics of a population like age, gender, ethnicity, income, education, health. These traits…
- WHAT ABOUT THE OCEAN? A body of water or the planet’s life-support system? · 36 min · Episode 23The ocean is essential to life on Earth – regulating climate, producing oxygen, providing food and livelihoods, and supporting ecosystems. But it's in trouble. Today, it faces a…
- WHAT ABOUT ACTIVISM? A force for change or fuel for resistance? | Ft. Clover Hogan · 49 min · Episode 22Activism is often defined as the act of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. But in practice, it takes many forms and means different things to…
