As our planet warms, species are migrating to new regions where they can cause damage to the local ecology. How we respond to the arrival of these non-native species may shape our future ecology, with implications for food supplies and human health. In this episode, Paul meets Dr Tanja Straka who has been studying differences in how people react to these new arrivals and revealed some intriguing biases with implications for our future. He also goes "balsam bashing" with local volunteers who are taking matters into their own hands.

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One of the biggest challenges faced by those who care about sustainability is getting others on board. In this episode, Paul helps launch a local initiative to address climate change, powered by cookies and drawing on expert advice from Profs Cindy McPherson-Frantz and Cassandra Troy on how to create persuasive messages.

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To reach net zero, we’re being expected to switch from gas boilers to heat pumps but, with the lowest installation rates in Europe, many consumers in the UK appear wary. Trust is surfacing as a key issue. Can the sciences of mind and brain help us understand what trust is and how it forms? What will help us trust in novel and greener types of heating technology?

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