Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world, digging deeper into topics that touch... 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
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 winter sport... more