Podcast Episodes

What homes to build in a climate-changed world?

Heatwaves and floods are becoming more frequent around the world. But are the homes being built today taking that into account?

The Climate Question c…

4 years, 9 months ago

What role has the media played in the climate crisis?

For decades, around the world, climate change coverage has been thin. Guests discuss why the media in petrol states, in particular, have struggled to…

4 years, 10 months ago

When will countries stop exploring for oil?

If we are to ensure that there’s no more than a 1.5 degrees centigrade increase in global warming, the International Energy Agency recently stated th…

4 years, 10 months ago

Should rich countries help pay for climate change impacts in poorer ones?

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the developing world says urgent action is needed to avert catastrophe.

Some in the develo…

4 years, 10 months ago

Can we be ‘nudged’ to act on climate change?

Another chance to listen to an episode that asks whether we can change our ways. Drastic change is needed to limit the increase in global temperature…

4 years, 10 months ago

“Code red for humanity”

A diplomatic deadline looms as new science urges faster action. Can nations respond? So far, the answer has been ‘no.’ Three decades of international…

4 years, 11 months ago

Is green hydrogen the fuel of the future?

Hydrogen gas has long been recognised as a potentially valuable tool for tackling climate change. The most abundant element in the universe, it is al…

4 years, 11 months ago

What do we tell the kids?

Climate change is going to shape young people’s lives, and yet many students feel their schools are not equipping them with the knowledge and skills …

4 years, 11 months ago

Can shipping fix its climate problem?

It's estimated that 9 out of 10 items sold in our shops are shipped halfway around the world on ships. The resulting emissions amount to around 3% of…

4 years, 11 months ago

The North American heatwave

The heatwave that hit parts of the west coast of North America shattered records by several degrees. It affected parts of the United States and Canad…

5 years ago