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by Gemma Plumb & Aisling Creevey
Meet Gemma and Aisling. They have worked in the UK as meteorologists for over fifteen years. Gemma came up with the idea that maybe others might like to listen to the non stop conversations they still have all these years later about the weather. Over the years they have forecast for festivals, farming, road, rail, energy, media, aviation and even the humble ice cream demand forecast and so much more. They have gone through job changes, life changes and delved in and out of many hobbies and somehow the weather still weaves in and out of their lives. So this podcast is for anyone who would like to join our weather conversations and wherever the jet stream may take us!
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- 2 days ago42 min
Translating the climate with Bernadette Woods Placky
In this episode of For the Love of Weather, Gemma and Aisling are joined by renowned meteorologist and climate communicator Bernadette Woods Placky. At the time of recording Bernadette was the Chief Meteorologist and Climate Matters Director at Climate Central. She has since moved on to a new role. Bernadette shares her journey from studying meteorology at Penn State to becoming an Emmy Award-winning TV meteorologist and the first female meteorologist in Baltimore station history. Bernadette tells us how conversations about the weather are as much a national pastime in the US as it is here. The discussion dives into Climate Central's groundbreaking work on climate attribution science, helping people understand how climate change is influencing the weather events happening around them right now. We cover quite a lot of other topics including ❄️ Forecasting snow is rarely straightforward, even in regions where snow is common. 🌪️Tornadoes ⛅Favourite clouds 🌡️Dew point often tells us far more about how weather feels than relative humidity. 🌍 Communication is a climate solution. 🌡️ Attribution science now allows scientists to quantify how climate change influences individual weather events. 📈 Climate solutions are advancing rapidly, but progress still needs to accelerate. 🗣️ Everyone has a voice and can contribute to climate conversations and action. We learned a lot from our chat with Bernadette. She is doing tremendous work in helping to educate as well as shaping conversations around weather and climate. You can find Bernadette on LinkedIn ‘Bernadette Woods Placky’ as well as on instagram. If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather Resources Mentioned https://www.climatecentral.org/ https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-shift-index https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/ https://www.met.psu.edu/
- 3 weeks ago58 min
'Decent Energy' on reducing your bills while lowering your carbon footprint with just a click.
In this episode of For the Love of Weather, we’re chatting to Sally Sattary and Tom Cox from ‘Decent Energy’ about renewable energy, smart technology, and how the weather plays a huge role in powering our homes 🌍⚡. You can watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/jLpVWEEif_kDecent Energy is an award winning start up. They are not an energy company but a company in the middle trying to reduce carbon footprint while saving you money. Sally and Tom explain in a really down-to-earth way how things like battery storage, solar power, and “smart” energy systems can actually help people save money while reducing their carbon footprint. We chat about 🌬️ Why windy days can make energy greener and cheaper 🔋 How home batteries work (even if you don’t have solar panels!) ☀️ Storing renewable energy to use later in the day 🏡 How this technology could help tackle fuel poverty and support social housing📉 Reducing energy bills without changing your daily routine 🌦️ The fascinating connection between weather forecasting and renewable energy It’s a really hopeful conversation about practical climate solutions, innovation, and how small changes in the way we use energy could make a big difference. Plus, there are plenty of weather geek moments, career stories, and behind-the-scenes chats along the way ☁️💛 If you would like to learn more about Decent Energy have a look at their website https://www.decentenergy.io. Here you can learn more about their ‘Power Hour’ and how to sign up. If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves weather, climate, or clever ideas for a greener future. As always we hope you leave this episode loving the weather a little bit more.
- Mar 18, 202621 min
The Blue Earth Summit Part 2 - Laura Tobin, Ben Peers & Good Eye and Seabed 2030
You can find a direct link to this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/9jOHs9RoNWwThis is the podcast’s second instalment of the Blue Earth Summit. In this inspiring episode of For the Love of Weather, meteorologist hosts Gemma and Aisling take listeners to the Blue Earth Summit, where conversations about weather, climate, creativity, and the future of our planet take centre stage. They speak with Laura Tobin, meteorologist and weather presenter for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, who shares how weather forecasting is about far more than just predicting rain. It’s about making complex science easy to understand, building trust with audiences, and using that platform to help people better understand climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather. Laura shares her personal stories—from witnessing the dramatic impacts of warming glaciers in the Arctic, to finding hopeful ways individuals can make positive climate choices in everyday life. Gemma and Aisling loved talking to Laura and wish that they had more time with her! You can find Laura on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/lauratobinweather/?hl=en-gb Next up, Ben Peers from Good Eye . Ben is a creative entrepreneur who is steadily building a community of creatives to use their ideas and experience to make a positive change. When Gemma and Aisling spoke to Ben, it was the beginning of the Good Eye journey. Five months on and Ben is already making a positive change, bringing a community of people together to harness their ideas and skills for good. We are excited to see what is in store for the future of Ben and Good Eye. You can find out more information about Ben and Good Eye here: https://benpeers.com/ https://wemadethis.co.uk/blog/2026/03/good-eye/ The last guests are Pegah Souri and Jennifer Cheveaux from the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project. They talk us through the aim of mapping the entire ocean floor by 2030, reminding us how much of our planet remains unexplored and the benefits it would bring such as predicting the impacts of Tsunamis. You can find more information on Seabed 2030 here: https://seabed2030.org/ Across every conversation, one theme stands out: the challenges are huge, but solutions exist — and we all have a role to play. We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more. This material from this episode was recorded in October 2025. If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather You can find a direct link to the podcast https://youtu.be/9jOHs9RoNWw
- Mar 4, 202629 min
The Blue Earth Summit Part 1 - World Land Trust, Rewilding Britain and the Greenrunners
In this special episode of For the Love of Weather, Gemma and Aisling head to the annual Blue Earth Summit for a series of inspiring conversations with people driving real environmental change. They begin with Dan Bradbury from World Land Trust, who shares how the organisation protects and restores land in partnership with local communities across 33 countries. From community-managed forests in Tanzania to women-led tree planting initiatives, Dan speaks passionately about putting people at the heart of conservation. His message is clear: don’t be paralysed by the scale of the crisis — just do something. Even small actions can have a powerful ripple effect. https://www.worldlandtrust.org/ Next, they speak with Ellen Rickford from Rewilding Britain, who explains how rewilding restores entire ecosystems so nature can function and thrive again. From reintroducing keystone species like beavers to stepping back and allowing landscapes to recover naturally, Ellen highlights how rewilding strengthens biodiversity, supports communities, and builds resilience to climate change. When nature is given space, it has an incredible ability to heal. https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/ Finally, Paola Hanley from The Green Runners explores the hidden environmental impact of running — from trainers to travel — and encourages runners to make small, practical changes that collectively make a big difference. https://thegreenrunners.com/ Across every conversation, one theme stands out: the challenges are huge, but solutions exist — and we all have a role to play. We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more. This material from this episode was recorded in October 2025. If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeatherYou can find a direct link to this episode here - https://youtu.be/iQnWfH07VVM
- Feb 18, 202633 min
Meet Caroline Cox, Earth Observation Algorithm Scientist
Meet Caroline Cox, Earth Observation Algorithm Scientist with RAL Space. She works on satellite missions that help us understand our planet better. From calibrating brand-new satellite instruments to turning raw space data into scientifically accurate images, she’s part of the huge team effort that makes those stunning satellite pictures possible.Caroline's work often starts at least ten years before a satellite makes it into space. She works behind the scenes on satellite instruments to make sure that raw data that comes back from space is accurate so that scientists can better understand our planet. She explains what exactly Earth radiance actually is and why it matters for measuring surface temperature and atmospheric gases, and how clouds remain one of the biggest uncertainties in climate science.Caroline lead the ‘Cloud Catcher’ citizen science project and explains that thousands of people have taken part to help analyse satellite images. Listen on to learn more about the cumulus cloud, desert textures seen from space, the magic of those first satellite images after launch, and just how much work goes into producing a single “pretty picture” from space.If you would like to learn more about RAL Space you can find them here. https://www.ralspace.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/home.aspxAnd here are some of the satellite organisations mentioned on the podcast today. https://www.eumetsat.int/image-weekhttps://www.copernicus.eu/en/media/image-day If you would like to learn more about Caroline’s cloud catcher Citizen Scientist project you can find it here https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/caroline-cox/cloudcatcherWe really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more.If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend.You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweatherYou can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather
- Feb 4, 202659 min
All the way from Australia, Jessica Braithwaite on all things weather, climate and her new book
In this episode we meet Australian meteorologist and Nine News presenter Jessica Braithwaite. We discuss all things weather, climate and Jessica’s beautiful, heartfelt newly released book and song ‘Whatever the Weather, We’re in This Together. This episode was recorded at the end of 2025 and our conversation is more relevant than ever as we have watched Jessica for the first time put an unprecedented 50 Celsius on a weather map. Jessica takes us on a journey of her early love of weather, her passion for both journalism and environmental science and her experience of how the climate conversation has moved on in Australia She speaks from the heart about the emotional challenge of forecasting in unprecedented extremes such as The Black Summer bushfires, a prolonged marine heatwave causing toxic algae blooms as well as extreme heat and the anxiety that comes with witnessing climate change firsthand. Despite these challenges, Jessica highlights the importance of hope and community action, as well as showcasing positive climate stories that might not otherwise make the news. We then focus on Jessica's new children’s picture book, Whatever the Weather, We’re in This Together and how we think this is a book for not just children but for adults too. Listen on to learn about Indigenous Australian seasonal calendars and how they offer a deeper, place-based understanding of climate, why spring and autumn feel increasingly symbolic in a changing climate and so much more. If you would like to follow Jessica, you can find her on TikTok and Instagram @jessica.braithwaite. Her book can be found in any book store and we cannot recommend it enough; it is simply beautiful. We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more. If you want to hear more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather
- Sep 24, 202552 min
Dr Ruth Swetnam and the lesser-known twin, the temperate rainforest.
Just when you think you know something about trees, you learn even more! Such an interesting episode with Dr Ruth Swetnam, Carbon & Research Manager for the Atlantic Rainforests Programme at the Wildlife Trusts. Ruth is a Chartered Geographer and Landscape Specialist with particular expertise in digital mapping (GIS), Environmental Science and Landscape Ecology.Ruth tells us about temperate rainforests in the UK and her very important work in restoring these rainforests. Temperate rainforests in the UK are unique ecosystems that provide cooling effects, mitigate climate change, and reduce forest fire risk. They are more resilient to diseases and storms compared to conifer plantations. Temperate rainforests are full of deciduous trees, with their slower growth and deeper roots, are essential for carbon storage and forest regeneration.We found this podcast fascinating and can't believe how important furry ferns actually are! If you would like to learn more about the work of the Wildlife Trust, here are the links.https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/temperate-rainforest-restoration#:~:text=The%20100-year%20temperate%20rainforest,even%2C%20than%20its%20tropical%20counterpart.You can also find a summary of the work being carried out on temperate rainforests in the UK here.https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/Temperate%20Rainforest%20Programme%20Annual%20Report%202023-24.pdfIf you would like to chat to Ruth, please contact her through the Wildlife Trusts website.We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more.If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend.You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweatherYou can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather
- Sep 10, 202517 min
LiDAR and beyond, a story of carbon storage at the new Carbon Garden at Kew. Part 2
Gemma and Aisling were invited to speak to some of the incredible people behind the new Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens in London which opened in July 2025. This is part 2, part 1 was released on the 27th of August 2025. This extraordinary new space explores the story of carbon and how important it is to life on Earth. More than just a beautiful garden, this project communicates the scale of the climate crisis while celebrating the remarkable power of plants and mycorrhizal fungi as our planet's natural allies. With 35 carefully selected trees and 6,500 beautiful plants, the Carbon Garden is one of Kew Gardens' most ambitious garden projects in recent years.The garden is filled with lots of brilliant features including a rain garden and a stunning central pavilion, which has been inspired by fungi and made with natural materials. Some of the planting also takes inspiration from the climate stripes, which were created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading.This episode focus’ on carbon storage and LiDAR measurement and what the team hope to learn and understand about carbon storage. Each of the guests were unique, fun and above all so passionate about what they do. It was lovely to hear their story in person.In part 2 we talk to Professor Justin Moat, Senior Research Leader and Spatial Analyst and to Dr. Phil Wilkes, Research Leader. You can find out more about the Carbon Garden at Kew here https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-in-the-gardens/carbon-garden And if you would like to know more about Professor Ed Hawkins Climate stripes - https://showyourstripes.info/. We recorded an episode with Professor Ed on June 18th 2025 https://rss.com/podcasts/for-the-love-of-weather/2078913/ or search Professor Ed Hawkins, for the love of weather podcast. We really hope you enjoy this episode and leave loving the weather a little bit more.If you want to hear a little more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend.You can follow us here…Instagram - @fortheloveofweather - https://www.instagram.com/fortheloveofweatherBlueSky @4loveofweather - https://bsky.app/profile/theloveofweather.bsky.socialSubscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather
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Meet Gemma and Aisling. They have worked in the UK as meteorologists for over fifteen years. Gemma came up with the idea that maybe others might like to listen to the non stop conversations they still have all these years later about the weather. Over the years they have forecast for festivals, farming, road, rail, energy, media, aviation and even the humble ice cream demand forecast and so much more. They have gone through job changes, life changes and delved in and out of many hobbies and somehow the weather still weaves in and out of their lives. So this podcast is for anyone who would like to join our weather conversations and wherever the jet stream may take us!
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