Chris Packham: exposing environmental failures and fighting for a greener tomorrow

Chris Packham, renowned naturalist, environmental advocate, and all around national treasure,  brings his critical optimism to the discussion on pressing ecological issues. Live from Vegan Camp Out he passionately addresses with Faye, the need for accountability from leaders and bodies, including the NFU and Defra, while campaigning against profit-driven practices like oil and gas drilling.  His unwavering commitment to animal welfare, biodiversity, and the necessity for MPs dedicated to these causes underscores his influential role in the environmental movement. Live from 2024's Vegan Camp Out, Faye sits down to chat about: Chris’s vision for a more accountable and eco-focused Labour government The fight against profit-driven practices in environmental policy The impact of rescinded oil and gas drilling licenses The importance of lobbying for a sustainable future The crucial role of animal welfare and biodiversity in policy-making   About Our Show   Listen now by clicking the play icon below. We’re also on , , , and .   Get the latest episode, straight to your mobile device or computer. It’s automatic and completely free.   Copyright owned by Viva! Bristol 2024. Not for re-use without our written agreement. All featured music and content used by permission. Produced by Faye Lewis for Viva!.

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Welcome to the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode! Co-hosted by Viva!’s head of comms, Faye Lewis, and Viva!'s head of investigations, Lex Rigby, each month they’ll be serving up some cracking in-depth chats with some of the most interesting figures in the vegan movement. Each Podcast episode features a different individual – breaking down their vegan journey and recounting their highs and lows – followed by a candid chat between Faye and Lex on everything from mushroom-based leather alternatives to terrible cooking blunders. In our Vegan News Minisode, we deep-dive into the world of vegan news and politics in a quick ten-minute round-up of newsworthy events in veganism. No matter where you are in your vegan journey, there’ll be something for you in the Viva! Vegan Podcast and News Minisode. The show is presented by Faye Lewis and Lex Rigby and is released on the first of every month.