Local Zero

Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon, Dr Fraser Stewart

sbs.videoproduction@strath.ac.uk

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Booking Overview

Local Zero is a climate-action show focused on practical, local energy and zero-carbon solutions. It blends policy/public-attitudes insight with on-the-ground implementation themes, making it valuable for PR aimed at sustainability, energy transition, and local governance audiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 127

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

sbs.videoproduction@strath.ac.uk

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Host

Dr Jen Roberts - Described as a trusted guide on smart local energy and a zero carbon future on Local Zero.

Prof Matt Hannon - Described as a trusted guide on smart local energy and a zero carbon future on Local Zero.

Dr Fraser Stewart - Described as a trusted guide on smart local energy and a zero carbon future on Local Zero.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Academics and practitioners with expertise in sustainable development, environmental governance, energy and environment policy/strategy, and how public attitudes influence climate action
Required Achievements:  
Senior university professorship (for academic guests), Leadership role in energy/environment consulting or strategy firms, Published research or policy-focused work connected to net zero or environmental governance

Recent Guest Discussions

Daisy Powell-Chandler - Energy And Environment Practice, And Implications Of Public Views For Local Climate Action And Net-zero Strategy

Professor Tavis Potts - Sustainable Development, Environmental Governance, And How Public Attitudes Shape Net-zero Climate Policy

Recent Topics

Climate, Energy, Sustainability, Local Policy, Decarbonization

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Local Zero
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Dispatches from the grid frontline: How is the UK’s grid expansion impacting communities?

June 23, 2026

As renewable electricity generation grows and more sectors electrify, the UK needs a bigger and stronger electricity network to transport clean power where it is needed. But what does this unprecedented expansion mean for the communities hosting new grid infrastructure?In this episode, Matt Hannon and Jen Roberts explore the experiences of people living on the frontline of the UK's electricity grid expansion. How are communities being affected by the construction and disruption associated wit...

What Do the UK Elections Tell Us About Net Zero?

June 02, 2026

Public attitudes play a crucial role in shaping climate policy—but what can the May 2026 election results tell us about how people really feel about net zero? In this episode, Matt and Jen reflect on the outcomes of the UK’s devolved administration and local council elections in May 2026 and explore what they might reveal about public views on sustainability and climate change. Are current approaches to net zero resonating with voters, or is there a need to rethink how climate action is frame...

Coming soon: new episodes of Local Zero

May 21, 2026

New episodes of Local Zero Podcast are on the way!After a bit of a break, we’re back with fresh conversations—featuring new guests alongside some familiar voices. In the meantime, you can catch up on all past episodes and explore full transcripts on your favourite podcast platform or at www.localzeropod.com.We’d love to hear from you—drop us a line at localzeropod@gmail.com or contact us on LinkedIn.Local Zero 

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