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Welcome to State of the Earth, the podcast from the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, Cornwall.

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Sep 7, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Bristol Girls Surf Club: Carving out space for women in the lineup with Matilda Jackson (opens the original)

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    How do we make surfing more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming? In this episode of State of the Earth , Sophie Crossley speaks with Matilda Jackson , founder of Bristol Girls Surf Club and Bristol Project Coordinator for The Wave Project. Matilda started Bristol Girls Surf Club after moving to Bristol during lockdown, creating a community for women to connect through surfing and helping make the sport feel more accessible, regardless of experience or ability. Alongside this, her work at The Wa

  2. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    How to sell climate change: In conversation with Stephan Harrison (opens the original)

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    Professor Stephan Harrison's work sits at the intersection of climate change, natural hazards, and policy implementation. A climate scientist and geomorphologist with more than 30 years of experience, he has advised governments, international organisations, and industry on climate risk and adaptation, helping decision-makers understand not only the risks posed by a changing climate, but also the opportunities that come from acting proactively. In this episode of State of the Earth , Sophie Cross

  3. Episode · Jul 10, 2026

    Surf therapy: The science behind blue health with Nick Knowles (opens the original)

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    Surf therapy is emerging as one of the most exciting areas of mental health research, combining the benefits of physical activity, blue spaces, and social connection to support wellbeing. In this episode of State of the Earth , Sophie Crossley sits down with Nick Knowles, PhD researcher in Health and Wellbeing at the University of Exeter and Research Manager for the International Surf Therapy Organisation (ISTO), to explore the evidence behind this growing field. Nick's research investigates how

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