Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.<br /><br />In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?<br /><br />Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.<br /><br />More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.<br /><br />Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably. For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: <a href="https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bernicenotenboom.com/</a> <br /><br /><i>Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.</i>
Final Call
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Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.<br /><br />In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?<br /><br />Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.<br /><br />More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.<br /><br />Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably. For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: <a href="https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bernicenotenboom.com/</a> <br /><br /><i>Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.</i>
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December 16, 2024
#6 - The Human Factor
<i>"Change begins when individuals choose to act differently and others take notice." -- Steve Westlake</i><br /><br />In this last episode, Bernice Notenboom delves into how individual choices and collective behavior shape the aviation industry’s response to climate change. She examines the power of personal actions, social norms and leadership in driving a more sustainable future for aviation.<br /><br />Bernice also reflects on her personal flying decisions and highlights the role of influential figures like Stephan Prince, a billionaire who gave up private jet travel to inspire change. <br /><br /><b>Featured Guests</b><b></b><br /><ul><li>Dr. Steve Westlake: Researcher at Cardiff University </li><li>Professor Stefan Gössling: Sustainability expert from Lund University</li><li>Dr. Linda Steg: Environmental psychologist at the University of Groningen</li></ul><br /><b>Key topics</b><br /><ul><li>Social influence and climate action</li><li>Positive over negative reinforcement</li><li>Environmental and ethical implications of luxury air travel</li></ul><br />Keywords: Sustainability, Climate, Action, Aviation, Future, Flygskam, Movement, Private Jets, Carbon Footprint, Social Influence, Eco Travel, Emissions, Sustainability, Impact, Change, CO2, podcast
December 9, 2024
#5 - Betting on Hydrogen
Is hydrogen the key to a sustainable future for aviation? In this episode, Bernice Notenboom delves into the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source for airplanes. She visits Airbus to witness the assembly of their A350, explores the challenges of hydrogen infrastructure with GasUnie's Hans Coenen, and discusses the role of supply chains with Marcel van der Kar of Vopak. From technical hurdles to global collaboration, can hydrogen can truly transform the aviation industry?<br /><b></b><br /><b>Featured Guests:</b><br /><ul><li>Glenn Llewellyn - Airbus representative</li><li>Hans Coenen – Business Developer for Hydrogen, Gasunie</li><li>Marcel van der Kar – Hydrogen Supply Chain Specialist, Vopak</li></ul><br /><b>Key topics:</b><br /><ul><li>- Hydrogen's role in aviation</li><li>- Impact on transitioning to hydrogen </li><li>- What’s next for net zero</li></ul><br /><br />Keywords; Hydrogen aviation, Sustainable energy, Decarbonizing, Net zero emissions, kerosene, energy supply chains, government, assembly, Airbus A350, Clean energy transition, Repurposing natural gas pipelines<br /><br />Next episode: Can electric planes truly take off in the near future, or are we years away from meaningful progress?
December 2, 2024
#4 - Aviation’s Answer
Can the aviation industry become sustainable? Are known solutions realistic or just lofty ambitions? From electrification and hydrogen to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), host Bernice Notenboom explores the future of flight. Join her as she visits the Paris Air Show and the Aviation Carbon Conference, where she speaks with leading experts, including Susanne Bouma from Neste and Annie Petsonk from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Discover what the industry is doing to tackle CO2 emissions and how reliable these promises are.<br /><br /><b>Featured Guests:</b><b></b><b></b><br /><ul><li>Susanne Bouma – Head of Partnerships & Programs Renewable Aviation, Neste</li><li>Annie Petsonk – Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs</li></ul><br /><b>Key Topics: </b><br /><ul><li>- The quest for sustainability</li><li>- What is SAF?</li><li>- The role of ICAO and CORSIA</li><li>- What can passengers do?</li></ul><br />Key words: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Aviation sustainability, Carbon emissions in aviation, Green aviation, Future of flying, Renewable jet fuel, Paris Air Show, Aviation Carbon Conference<br /><br />Next episode: How close are we to a future of flying without combustion engines? Are electric planes a dream or an attainable reality?<br /><br />For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: <a href="https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bernicenotenboom.com/ </a><br /><br />Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
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