Podcast Episodes

How did we discover climate change?

In 1856, an American woman called Eunice Newton Foote discovered that higher levels of carbon dioxide would warm the planet. But credit for discoveri…

3 years, 3 months ago

Can green start-ups lead the way in Africa?

With rolling blackouts and huge waste disposal issues a regular occurrence in large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, we look at how green tech start-ups …

3 years, 3 months ago

Are South Africa’s blackouts a green turning point?

Worsening energy blackouts are crippling South Africa. They’re being caused in part by an over-reliance on ageing coal-fired power stations which can…

3 years, 3 months ago

Can artificial intelligence help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change?

The effects of climate change on weather patterns around the world, including seasonal temperatures and rainfalls, are being felt keenly in agricultu…

3 years, 4 months ago

Can investors change an oil company from within?

Some oil and gas giants are being pushed by shareholders to adopt more climate friendly strategies.

An environmental law charity is suing the directo…

3 years, 4 months ago

How can we prevent the spread of disease in a warming world?

Our warming world is changing the geographical distribution of several animal species. Mosquitoes have been able to colonise new regions, places wher…

3 years, 4 months ago

Can the ski industry survive climate change?

Record-breaking temperatures in the Alps in Europe have led to a disappointing ski season so far. Some slopes have been more brown than white, while …

3 years, 4 months ago

Can natural gas ever be green?

Natural gas is often seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to coal, yet it’s a fossil fuel and gives off climate warming emissions when bur…

3 years, 5 months ago

How can oceans help us capture carbon?

The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and can hold more than 150 times the amount of carbon dioxide as air. Around a quarter of CO2 emissi…

3 years, 5 months ago

How is India doing in the fight against climate change?

India has made a lot of climate pledges in the last couple of years. They’ve had mixed reviews. Some have applauded the country’s ambition – includin…

3 years, 5 months ago