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Back to SearchDo we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
Graihagh chats to the BBC World Service's Global Story podcast about a plan for a super-category for storms. Is climate change making them so powerfu…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
At the big COP climate summit last December, more than 20 countries pledged to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050 to help cut carbon emissions. T…
2 years, 5 months ago
Are wetlands our secret weapon for fighting climate change?
The world's wetlands store carbon and can help us tackle some of the impacts of climate change. Are we overlooking their importance? And what can we …
2 years, 5 months ago
Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
Global temperatures have already increased by around 1.3C above pre-industrial levels, but this warming is not spread evenly across the planet. The A…
2 years, 5 months ago
Is climate change on the ballot paper in 2024?
2024 will see billions of voters head to the polls in a record-breaking year for elections. It follows 2023 – another record-breaking year for the cl…
2 years, 5 months ago
Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
You asked, we answered. In this episode, a panel of experts dive into your questions. How does war impact climate change? What are the carbon footpri…
2 years, 6 months ago
Tidal power: What’s holding it back?
Lake Sihwa in South Korea is home to the world’s largest operating tidal power station, using the tides to generate enough power for a city of half a…
2 years, 6 months ago
Will 'sustainable' fuels transform air travel?
The future of flying might depend on used cooking oil, plants and green electricity. Sustainable aviation fuels, known as SAF, are made from less car…
2 years, 6 months ago
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
Emma Tracey starts 2024 by hearing from Kenya and Costa Rica, two of the countries ranked highest in the fightback against climate change. She talks …
2 years, 6 months ago
Can climate change ever be funny?
Budding comedian (and Climate Question presenter) Jordan Dunbar sets out to discover if humour can help us understand - and cope with - global warmin…
2 years, 6 months ago