Podcast Episodes

Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?

Methane is much more powerful than carbon dioxide and emissions are still rising. So what can we do to tackle the human-made sources of this greenhou…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's green energy revolution

China is installing solar panels and wind turbines so fast that its greenhouse gases emissions may now have peaked. If this trend is confirmed, it wo…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

What can we do to reduce black carbon?

First broadcast in 2024. Graihagh Jackson finds out about the little know pollutant making us sick and driving the climate crisis.

It commonly co…

5 months ago

Can winter sports survive a warming world?

Winter sport depends on one thing that is becoming less reliable each year: snow. As temperatures rise, glaciers are retreating, seasons are shifting…

5 months, 1 week ago

What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?

Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, dread and powerlessness are some of the many emotions associated with what’s called climate anxiety.

A global survey…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

How hot could the planet get?

We know the planet is getting hotter because of human-induced climate change. But just how hot could it get?

In this show, Graihagh Jackson and Jordan…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?

How farmers and scientists in eastern India are using ancient rice seeds to fight the growing impact of flooding, soil salinity and drought.

The BBC’s…

6 months ago

Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?

Across the world, cars are getting taller, wider and heavier. Sports Utility Vehicles, or SUVs, now dominate global car sales, and the trend has cont…

6 months, 1 week ago

Are there any quick fixes to the climate crisis?

People often ask whether there are any quick fixes to the climate crisis — easy wins that could cut emissions without waiting decades. This week, The…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

What can whales tell us about climate change?

Whales are among the largest animals to have ever lived – and scientists are discovering they also play a big role in the climate system. From the fo…

6 months, 3 weeks ago