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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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What's better: Real Christmas trees or artificial ones?

Ever wondered what's the greener, more sustainable choice between a chopped down live Christmas tree or an artificial plastic one?... more

20 Dec 2024 · 19 minutes
Introducing: Don’t Drink the Milk — The curious history of the lawn

What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising... more

13 Dec 2024 · 34 minutes
Deep Dive: Bright lights, big, LED cities

More and more cities are switching to LEDs to save money and, ultimately, the planet. But ecologists are worried about... more

06 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
Naturally Connected: Why woodpeckers are choosing the city over the forest

In the heart of Berlin, woodpeckers are turning the city into their playground. From drumming on trees to carving out... more

29 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
Deep Dive: The hidden solar revolution that stumped experts

Not long ago, energy analysts noticed something weird in the data they were tracking. The anomaly centered on Pakistan. All... more

22 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
Deep Dive: The oil that is waiting for its great escape

Thousands of ships loaded with oil were sunk during the fierce sea battles of the Second World War. That means... more

15 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Introducing: Up from Dust

This week we are sharing an episode from Up From Dust – a podcast from the NPR stations of Kansas.... more

07 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
Deep Dive: Can planting trees really offset my flight emissions?

Ever been in this situation? You want to fly, but when you start looking at carbon offset websites, you can’t... more

01 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Naturally Connected: What wild geese teach us about teamwork

Wild geese migrate with remarkable success. They navigate thousands of miles thanks to their unique social structure and provide valuable... more

25 Oct 2024 · 13 minutes
Deep Dive: How eco-friendly funerals are changing traditions

As traditional funerals take a toll on the environment, a new wave of eco-friendly options is emerging. This episode reveals... more

18 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Deep Dive: The battle to ban fossil fuel advertising

It's so common it's easy to overlook. But what if advertising has more power to shape our choices, our world... more

11 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?

Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand for this non-animal-based leather alternative is on... more

04 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
Naturally Connected: Chirping from the crypt

There are an estimated 50 to 430 billion birds worldwide. They're everywhere, but few of us take the time to... more

27 Sep 2024 · 13 minutes
Introducing: What on Earth

This week we are sharing an episode from What On Earth — a CBC Podcast dedicated to bringing you a... more

20 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
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: Learning from your local 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
Deep Dive: The hidden toll of roadkill

For some species being hit by a car is the number one cause of death above hunting and disease. What... more

02 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Deep Dive: The evolution of our plastic dependency

Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part... more

25 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
Deep Dive: Why mercury is still a problem

Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold... more

18 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
Deep Dive: Illegal bushmeat trade

From customs clashes to biodiversity threats and cultural cravings, the illegal bushmeat trade is affecting health and wildlife conservation across... more

11 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
What's better: Cotton or polyester clothing?

Are you torn over your clothing's environmental impact? From resource-intensive production methods to consumer behaviors, explore the complexities shaping our... more

04 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
Naturally Connected: An ode to the crow

A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a... more

28 Mar 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