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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

Nature's healing touch: Fact or fiction?

Is our love for nature more than instinct? A look at the fascinating link between nature, mental health, and physical... more

28 Mar 2025 · 33 minutes
Are your flowers bad for the environment? (Rebroadcast)

Spring is in the air, and so are fresh blooms! With the US marking National Flower Day this week and... more

21 Mar 2025 · 31 minutes
How far will governments go to stop climate protests?

Governments are cracking down on climate protests. They say activists have crossed the line into extremism. But history shows resistance... more

14 Mar 2025 · 25 minutes
What does 1 ton of CO2 look like?

Last year, the world pumped over 41 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. Hard to picture, isn’t it? In... more

07 Mar 2025 · 33 minutes
Water, AI & the craic – Your questions answered

Is Ireland really running out of water? Is AI to blame? And where does Irish mythology fit in? In this... more

28 Feb 2025 · 34 minutes
Who's scared of 15-minute cities?

Imagine a city where everything - work, shopping, schools, and parks - is just 15 minutes away. Is this the... more

21 Feb 2025 · 30 minutes
Growing food in the dark

Scientists in the US have found a way to grow plants in complete darkness. Could this be the future of... more

14 Feb 2025 · 31 minutes
A Pacific island starts packing for metaverse move – but what to take?

What would you do to save your home from disappearing? As sea levels rise, the tiny Pacific island nation of... more

07 Feb 2025 · 27 minutes
Ireland's water dilemma: Protecting the River Shannon or powering the future?

As Ireland's capital faces a growing water crisis, a controversial multibillion-euro pipeline threatens to reshape the fate of the mighty... more

31 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
Part 2: Light pollution – Rewilding the night

We recently devoted an episode to exploring LED light pollution in one of Germany’s brightest cities. In part two, we... more

24 Jan 2025 · 29 minutes
Telling landscapes: The Brontes, Stoker and Herriot

Who doesn't love a good story? Even in the noise of today, some books keep on drawing new readers. Outdated... more

17 Jan 2025 · 18 minutes
The winter secrets of bees

What happens to bees in winter? These busy creatures don't just vanish when the cold sets in. In this second... more

10 Jan 2025 · 13 minutes
The call of the sea

What is it about the sea that draws us in? From rugged cliffs to sandy shores, Tamsin Walker explores the... more

03 Jan 2025 · 17 minutes
BONUS: Your questions answered, plus our favorite moments of 2024

Before we ring in the New Year, Living Planet has some answers to your listener questions. Which is better for... more

27 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
What's better – real Christmas trees or fake ones?

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

19 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
Part 1: Light pollution – 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
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
One country's shock solar revolution

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
The ticking time bombs at the bottom of the ocean

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
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

31 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
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
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

17 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
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 or 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
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
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
Suck, bury, 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
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

29 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
What’s better – dairy or 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
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
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
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
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

25 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
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
Can soccer go green?

With over 2 billion dollars in expected revenue and a projected carbon footprint of 500,000 tons of CO2, do the... more

05 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
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
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

20 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
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
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

06 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
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
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

29 May 2024 · 17 minutes
What's better – electric or 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
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
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
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
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We generate so much e-waste per year that we could easily fill enough garbage trucks to circle the globe. In this episode... more