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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and... more

Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve... more

Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the... more

Plastic or paper packaging. The more environmentally friendly option seems obvious, right? But concealed within this deceptively simple choice between... more

Do you ever find yourself stumped by a seemingly simple choice between two things because you're not sure which would... more

How often do you stop to really look at the trees in your neighborhood or in your local park? To... more

Recent studies say mental health is in decline among farmers, and they say climate policy is partially to blame. We... more

When you hear the word fungus, what comes to mind? Maybe you're thinking about those semi-circular growths on tree trunks... more

From farmed salmon with open wounds and lice-infested bodies, to the dangers of mating between wild salmon and its farmed... more

This week, a deep dive into the fascinating story behind a 3D-printed house made entirely of bio-based materials. We spoke... more

Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low? On this week's episode... more

One way to curb the world's plastics problem would be to use bioplastics. But not all bioplastics are created equal.

What if there were a way to curb plastic pollution using enzymes? That's what scientists are exploring. On this episode,... more

Americans across the United States are grappling with unprecedented extreme weather events. And if you travel across the country, you'll... more

Some major climate records were broken this year that paint a grim picture. But what we hear less about are... more

Come on a journey from central America to France, to follow the story of the quirky, feathery-gilled Mexican axolotl with... more

Is indulging in a wee dram bad for the climate? We investigate whisky's peat problem from the Isle of Islay... more

Did climate change start with the industrial revolution, or was it earlier than that? And how can the story of... more

The military isn't exactly known for sharing its secrets. But what about when that information has huge consequences for the... more

As The Netherlands continues to battle dangerously high nitrogen levels, its farmers grapple with keeping their businesses afloat and switching... more

Making fuel out of food. Sounds like it could be pretty sustainable, right? But then again, does it make sense... more

Protecting African wildlife is a big deal - and big business. It's often linked to tourism, which is not always... more

Peat bogs are enormous carbon sinks. They store twice the amount of carbon dioxide compared to the planet's forests. But... more

They're beautiful. They're historic. But they're not really built for this new era of extremes. From Paris to Venice to... more

Wait, what? From a "cow-burp tax" to painted eyes on cows' rear ends to help stave off predators, surprisingly helpful... more

Putin's assault on Ukraine triggered an energy crisis that sent Europe's economies into a tailspin and put the European clean... more

It's perfectly natural and something we do every day. Whether you use a squat toilet, a pit latrine or a... more

Microplastics have been found everywhere — from the deepest parts of the ocean to the heights of Mount Everest. A... more

We hear from people in California whose home insurers have left them in the lurch as weather extremes intensify in... more

Writer and stylist Aja Barber on the imperialism of the fashion industry and how to kick your shopping addiction. And... more

What do you do if there isn't enough fresh drinking water around? According to the World Resources Institute, a quarter... more

We hear from Russian climate activists and environmental organizations working in exile. And we take you to Svalbard in the... more

Each year, the world produces 430 million tons of plastics – and that figure is set to triple by 2060.... more

As the northern hemisphere's summer heat intensifies, wildfires burn from Greece to Algeria to California, and climate scientists admit that... more

We visit the state of West Virginia in the United States to hear from people grappling with the phase out... more

Solar energy is about to get a push in Croatia which has a lot of sunshine, but so far hasn't... more

Why the survival of the Mexican axolotl matters for keeping Mexico City's temperature down. The special carbon-capturing capacities of clams.... more

We hear about how used cars from wealthy countries are getting a new lease on life in Ghana. And we... more

As fires are burning in Canada in what's been called an unprecedented wildfire season, with smoke drifting over to the... more

How do sperm whales express their cultural differences? And what kind of music would birds and the wind make if... more

Environmental journalist & author Bill McKibben helps us understand the link between power, Russia's war in Ukraine and the climate... more

We talk to renowned Indian author Amitav Ghosh about the origins of the climate crisis, the story of one very... more

This week we're sharing an episode of Drilled, a true-crime climate podcast we love that describes itself as Law &... more

We hear from people in Puchuncaví, Chile, who want to reclaim their region from industrial exploitation. And we talk to... more

Climate journalist Stella Levantesi, climate communication researcher John Cook and Wikimedia strategist Alex Stinson join Sam Baker for an engaging... more

We hear why Kenyan farmers are rejecting genetically modified seeds, meet the biodiversity guardians protecting peace in the rainforest region... more

This week we're sharing an episode from Heat of the Moment, a podcast from Foreign Policy in partnership with the... more

On Living Planet this week, too many deer in the Scottish Highlands are leading to community disputes over how to... more

This week on Living Planet, we hear how refugees in Cameroon are creating shade and fresher air, as they connect... more

We head to the Hawaiian Islands to hear how climate change and the touristic obsession with a dreamy island getaway... more

Are two of the world's most beloved beverages – coffee and wine – viable in a world warped by climate... more

We hear how the next zoonotic disease could be brewing in Kenya, and speak to a non-profit group trying to... more

From the water shortage in the Western United States to changes in floodplains in the Amazon, how is climate change... more

We follow Australians battered by climate catastrophes, a walrus devoid of its ice floes and Indians from the eastern state... more

How should we talk to kids about climate change? From Belgian teens interacting with climate change on a philosophical level... more

At a time when many people are struggling to pay their energy bills, we hear how oil and gas giants... more

Today on Living Planet — more farmers around the world are turning their backs on industrial agriculture in an effort... more

We head to the Canary Islands, where scientists are devising novel ways to squeeze every last drop of moisture out... more

Is burning wood to generate energy sustainable? It is according to the EU's renewable energy strategy — a policy that... more

This week on Living Planet, we hear from climate scientists whose work has been disrupted by the war in Ukraine.... more

Today on Living Planet — a controversial oil pipeline in Uganda stirs up strong reactions. We ask what fossil fuels... more

Today on Living Planet, we're traveling to some cold (and not-so-cold) places. We're asking how Europe’s snow-starved winters are affecting... more

In recent months, climate activists have thrown food at famous paintings and glued themselves to roads. In the German town... more

This week on Living Planet — as Brazil welcomes its next president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, we reflect on... more

This week on Living Planet, we look back at a few of our favorite stories and interviews from the year.... more

This week on Living Planet, we're getting a little festive – venturing to chestnut groves in Italy and to the... more

This week on Living Planet, 21-year-old Ta'Kaiya Blaney from the Tla'amin Nation shares her perspective on the current biodiversity summit... more

Do you really know what happens to the stuff you throw away? In this episode, we follow the dirty trail... more

As energy prices go sky-high this winter, any source of affordable energy may seem like a welcome reprieve. But does... more

As the dust settles on COP27 climate talks in Egypt, we reflect on what was and what wasn't achieved to... more

In this special episode, five experts talk about how the world might pay for the harm that's been inflicted on... more