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Living Planet
Living Planet
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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you... more

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Episodes

Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?

Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about... more

13 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
Deep Dive: Suck, bury and store – Denmark wants your CO2, but why?

If you can't beat CO2 pollution, then bury it? That's basically the thought behind carbon capture and storage. Denmark wants... more

06 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
Deep Dive: The dirty truth about laundry

Our laundry routine impacts the environment with chemicals, microplastics, and energy use. Is our fear of being viewed as dirty... more

30 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
What’s Better: Dairy vs plant-based milk

Whether you're an almond or soy milk enthusiast, or just curious about the latest trend in plant-based alternatives, find out... more

23 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
Naturally Connected: The fox's tale

Foxes have thrived alongside us for centuries. Despite facing numerous threats, they continue to adapt and survive in our ever-changing... more

16 Aug 2024 · 13 minutes
Naturally Connected: Finding humanity beneath the Arches

America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among... more

09 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
Naturally Connected: The lost art of foraging

An urban park in the heart of Berlin might not seem like an ideal place to forage for hidden food... more

02 Aug 2024 · 15 minutes
Deep Dive: Murky waters - what's stealing the light from our oceans?

Coastal waters are darkening, with drastic consequences for marine life and the fishing industry. We explore what’s causing our once... more

26 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
What's better - the 4 or 5 day workweek?

Scrapping the classic five-day workweek sounds great when it comes to a better work-life balance. But could less time at... more

19 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use

Hawaii and other tourist hot spots have banned some UV filters found in sunscreen, in part thanks to a fateful... more

12 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
Deep Dive: Euro 2024 – can soccer go green?

With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, we're diving... more

05 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
Deep Dive: Are we blind to our pets’ climate crimes?

We're obsessed with our pooches, our kitty cats and our cockatiels – how could we not be? They're cute as... more

28 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Deep Dive: The true cost of sugar

Sugar has changed the world. In this episode, we hear how this ubiquitous commodity reshaped economies, fueled the slave trade... more

21 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Deep Dive: Could ocean viruses be used for carbon capture?

A handful of sea water contains more than 50 million viruses. But they’re nothing to be afraid of, at least... more

14 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
Deep Dive: Where do all the flowers come from?

Roses are red, cornflowers are blue. Most flowers are grown on a different continent, what's it to you? There’s nothing... more

07 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
A Quick Update: Living Planet gets a refresh

We've been busy behind the scenes tweaking and updating the Living Planet podcast and we're finally ready to let you... more

05 Jun 2024 · 9 minutes
Deep Dive: Reviving repair culture

We generate so much e-waste per year that we could easily fill enough garbage trucks to circle the globe. In... more

30 May 2024 · 17 minutes
What's better: electric cars vs combustion cars?

On the road to a carbon-free future, a lot of drivers are facing a tough dilemma: Is it worth switching... more

23 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Introducing: Feet in 2 Worlds

This week we are sharing an episode from Feet in 2 Worlds — a project that brings the work of... more

16 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Naturally Connected: The significance of a stream

It's no secret that humans have a deep and abiding relationship with water. Whether the ocean, lakes or rivers, we... more

09 May 2024 · 11 minutes
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On the road to a carbon-free future, a lot of drivers are facing a tough dilemma: Is it worth switching to an... more