I listen to quite a variety of podcasts, often get drawn towards futurology, science and sci-fi. One of the subjects I find most fascinating is the universe - and life.
In many ways it's the best job in Global Football - in others it's a poison chalice. As the bookies sharpen their chalk for odds on who's next into the breach, might it be time to pause for breath and think bigger picture?
It took a walk in the local forest to notice that moss had not only adhered to tree bark but, over time, crept its way upwards towards the canopy. Could this hardy, soft non-vascular flowerless plant be a tool in our battle with carbon?