Description
Could one ordinary person really change the law? And can studying science bring you closer to God?
Environmental scientist and campaigner Laura Anderson (Young), better known as Less Waste Laura https://www.instagram.com/lesswastelaura/?hl=en, went from picking up litter on a Scottish beach to helping drive the campaign that led to Britain's ban on disposable vapes.
In this episode of Journeys in Science and Faith, Professor Andrew C. Scott discovers how a New Year's resolution sparked an extraordinary journey into environmental campaigning, scientific research and public policy.
Chapters
00:00 How One Bored Evening Helped Change UK Law
01:01 Meet Laura Anderson: The Scientist Taking on Plastic Waste
03:00 How Scotland Sparked a Passion for Nature
10:11 Can Science Bring You Closer to God?
12:26 What Happens to Your Faith When You Go to University?
18:50 How a Beach Walk Sparked an Environmental Movement
23:02 The Hidden Environmental Cost of Disposable Vapes
27:54 She Emailed EVERY Councillor in Scotland. Here's What Happened
32:46 Climate Change: Are We Prepared for What's Coming?
37:09 Wildfires, Floods and the Warnings We Ignore
40:37 Can Planting Trees Actually Harm the Environment?
44:27 The Plastic Crisis Hurting the World's Poorest
50:49 Should Christians Be Fighting Climate Change?
56:49 Science, AI and the Battle Against Misinformation
59:24 What's Next for the Campaigner Who Helped Change the Law
Laura reveals how her Christian faith shapes her understanding of climate change, why studying science has deepened her appreciation of God's creation, and how churches can respond to environmental challenges.
From grassroots activism and the hidden dangers of plastic pollution to climate resilience, social justice and the future of our planet, Laura shares why science and faith can work powerfully together.
Subscribe for more remarkable stories from Journeys in Science and Faith. To discover more about Laura's work go to her website https://lesswastelaura.com/
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