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The Climate Question

Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

World Service,246 episodes

Episodes

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Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals!
25 May 2025,22 mins
What makes a good climate novel?
A new climate fiction prize has been launched in the UK. We talk to the Nigerian winner.
18 May 2025,22 mins
Will the new Pope be a climate campaigner?
Will Pope Leo continue the Vatican's work on fighting global warming?
14 May 2025,26 mins
Why does it matter that Greenland is melting?
Ice loss caused by warming has serious implications for the Arctic region and elsewhere
11 May 2025,26 mins
Trump and the planet: The first 100 days
Will President Trump slow down the green transition in America and beyond?
04 May 2025,26 mins
Are dams still worth it?
Dams transformed Thailand’s economy. Now, a warming world puts that progress in jeopardy.
27 Apr 2025,26 mins
Could a love of nature bring out the eco-hero in you?
Research suggests that the more time we spend in nature, the more we try to protect it
20 Apr 2025,26 mins
How can we cut the world’s shipping emissions?
Countries meet to decide upon a landmark tax aimed at pushing ships towards greener fuels
13 Apr 2025,27 mins
How is climate change affecting motherhood?
Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
06 Apr 2025,27 mins
Your Questions Answered
What's the best size for a wind turbine? Can we turn gas guzzlers into electric vehicles?
30 Mar 2025,22 mins
How do you stop a megacity going under water?
Bangkok is a boom town, but it's also sinking fast and facing a serious flooding problem
23 Mar 2025,26 mins
Can I save money and save the planet?
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?
16 Mar 2025,23 mins
Elon Musk and science, and polar bear encounters
The row at Britain's prestigious Royal Society about whether to expel Elon Musk
09 Mar 2025,26 mins
Why are some countries fighting extreme cold?
In Mongolia climate change is fuelling colder winters. Can its nomadic herders survive?
02 Mar 2025,26 mins
How can we build mental resilience to climate change?
Extreme weather can also damage our mental health. How can we fight "climate trauma"?
23 Feb 2025,25 mins
Who wins in the electric vehicles transition?
Hungary is becoming a global leader in EV batteries, but who really benefits?
16 Feb 2025,26 mins
Is Climate Change ruining your relationship?
Clashes over carbon emissions are putting an increasing strain on couples and families
09 Feb 2025,22 mins
Grace and Kisilu's Story
How a Kenyan farming family became the stars of two international climate documentaries
02 Feb 2025,25 mins
Your questions answered: The speed of global warming; space junk; advice for kids
Graihagh Jackson and her answer your questions on all things climate change
26 Jan 2025,26 mins
Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem
19 Jan 2025,27 mins
News update: The Earth breaches its temperature target
In 2024, the global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels
12 Jan 2025,27 mins
How is climate change affecting animal migration?
From wildebeest to sharks, animal journeys are changing - with impacts for humans too
05 Jan 2025,22 mins
Review of the year 2024
Graihagh Jackson and an expert reflect on the key climate stories of 2024.
29 Dec 2024,26 mins
Quiz of the Year 2024
Two teams battle it out, looking back at the past year in climate change
22 Dec 2024,22 mins
Climate change and plastic - what's the connection?
What does the failure of talks on a global plastics treaty mean for climate change?
15 Dec 2024,26 mins
What do melting glaciers mean for the Himalayas?
We report from the front line of climate change in the mountains of Pakistan
08 Dec 2024,26 mins
Was the COP climate summit a success?
This year's UN climate conference was all about finance. Did the "Money COP" pay up?
24 Nov 2024,23 mins
How does climate change affect me?
Jordan Dunbar looks at what a warmer world means for our everyday lives
22 Nov 2024,12 mins
What do developing nations want from the big climate summit?
We're in Malawi to find out what cyclone survivors need from the COP meeting in Baku
17 Nov 2024,22 mins
What progress have we made on fighting climate change?
In his latest climate change 101, Jordan Dunbar looks at the world's success stories
15 Nov 2024,12 mins