Environment Matters podcast
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<div>Listen to Environment Matters, where our leading environmental law solicitors are joined by experts from across Burges Salmon and special guests to discuss a wide range of topical environmental issues, including greenwashing, nature-based solutions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences.</div>
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
S3 Ep4: Environment Matters - Natural Capital: where are we now? In conversation with Oxygen Conservation - S3E4
<div> <p>Natural capital is moving rapidly up the agenda for businesses, investors and policymakers – but where are we now, and what does good look like in practice? In this episode of Environment Matters hosted by Michael Barlow, Sarah Sackville Hamilton and Gabi Gershuny, from the Environment team, are joined by special guests, George Pawley (General Counsel and Company Secretary) and Chris Winter (Director of Natural Capital) at Oxygen Conservation.</p><p>The panel takes a deep dive into Burges Salmon's long-term carbon partnership with Oxygen Conservation, exploring how the partnership supports the protection and restoration of temperate Atlantic rainforest habitat and wider environmental and social benefits at the Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon. The discussion touches on what makes a premium quality carbon credit, the challenges of structuring innovative natural capital agreements, and the lessons learned from building a first-of-its-kind partnership in the UK voluntary carbon market.</p><p>Looking beyond the carbon partnership, the conversation also examines the wider natural capital landscape in the UK, highlighting legal and policy developments affecting nature-based projects across the country and considering what action is needed to unlock greater private investment into nature recovery.</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Introduction and overview of the partnership<br>01:43 Oxygen Conservation's mission and growth in the natural capital sector<br>07:09 The objectives behind the Burges Salmon x Oxygen Conservation partnership<br>09:41 What makes a premium-quality carbon credit?<br>14:31 Progress at the Leighon Estate and early impacts on the ground<br>20:19 Lessons learned from developing an innovative natural capital partnership<br>27:44 Tackling key legal and commercial challenges in carbon projects<br>32:35 The future of natural capital markets in the UK<br>41:12 What's next for Oxygen Conservation and the European market?</p></div>
April 30, 2026
S3 Ep3: Environment Matters - Destination: Unknown? What the PFAS Plan could mean for PFAS regulation in the UK - S3E3
<div>PFAS continues to be a recurring issue for regulators and businesses alike. In this episode of Environment Matters, Michael Barlow is joined by Simon Tilling and Helena Sewell from Burges Salmon’s Environment team to unpack the UK’s evolving position.<br> <br>The discussion reflects on the Government’s PFAS Plan (published in February) and the Environmental Audit Committee’s recent report into PFAS. The team explore practical challenges for regulation and clean-up, including concerns about a “whack-a-mole” approach, questions around “essential use”, and what mechanisms could realistically support remediation of PFAS-contaminated sites in the UK.</div>
March 31, 2026
S3 Ep2: Environment Matters - Choppy Waters: navigating the Government’s reform of the English water sector - S3E2
<div> <p>In episode 2 of series 3 of the Environment Matters podcast, Michael Barlow is joined by Simon Tilling and Pippy Shepherd to unpack the Government’s proposed reform of the English water sector. </p><p>The discussion focuses on DEFRA’s Water Sector Reform White Paper, exploring what the proposed regulatory reset means in practice for water companies, regulators, investors and customers.</p><p>The episode examines the creation of a new integrated water regulator, the move towards more outcomes‑focused regulation, changes to monitoring and enforcement, and the challenges of rebuilding public trust while maintaining investor confidence.</p></div>
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- What is Environment Matters podcast?
<div>Listen to Environment Matters, where our leading environmental law solicitors are joined by experts from across Burges Salmon and special guests to discuss a wide range of topical environmental issues, including greenwashing, nature-based solutions and Variable Monetary Penalties for environmental offences.</div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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