Cutting the energy we use to heat our homes and cook in them is key to reducing the UK's carbon emissions.

In this episode hosts Kim McAllister and Mareike Schmidt discuss the new technology projects making a huge difference.

Lee Chambers from  Active Building Centre, funded by the ISCF Transforming Construction, explains how building a net zero housing development can cost the exact same as a traditional one.

Barbara Hammond introduces us to Project LEO, funded by the ISCF Prospering from the Energy Revolution, which aims to unite all of Oxfordshire in its energy efficiency.

Finally Harry Keeling from Rolls-Royce discusses the potential to heat entire cities using what is effectively waste heat from nuclear reactors.

UK Research and Innovation brings you hope for the planet in the form of this nine-part podcast.

Hosted by Broadcast Journalist Kim McAllister and featuring experts from across the UK, ‘Emissions: Impossible?’ showcases some of the most ground-breaking research and innovation in climate change. We look at fashion, food, transport, health, space, and more.

You can read more about UKRI’s climate-related research here.  Or follow them on Instagram  or YouTube .