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Climate review of the year
How did the planet cope with the hottest year on record? And what are we doing about it?
Can climate change ever be funny?
Jordan Dunbar asks if comedy can help us understand - and cope with - global warming
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
Emma Tracey hears from Kenya and Costa Rica - both considered world leaders on climate
Will 'sustainable' fuels transform air travel?
Airlines want to power flights with a new generation of non fossil fuels. Will that work?
Tidal power: What’s holding it back?
Tides are more predictable than sun or wind so why aren’t they harnessed in the same way?
Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
Graihagh Jackson and her expert answer questions from listeners
Is climate change on the ballot paper in 2024?
Around 2bn people globally are voting this year. Will climate policy affect the results?
Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
Graihagh Jackson finds out how melting sea ice is testing Russia-NATO relations
Are wetlands our secret weapon for fighting climate change?
Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more?
Why is nuclear power back in fashion?
Ghana is among the countries pledging to triple nuclear as part of its climate plan. Why?
Do we need a 'Category 6' for hurricanes?
Graihagh chats to the Global Story podcast about a plan for a super-category for storms
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet.
What's it like being a 'Chief Heat Officer'?
Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves
What's it like living a "sustainable" life?
Graihagh Jackson meets people who've taken drastic action to cut their carbon footprint.
Your questions answered: Reversing climate change, eating avocados, electric vehicles and more
Graihagh Jackson and her expert dive into your questions
How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
New research shows that exposure to high temperatures can double the risk of miscarriage
How is climate change affecting animal migration?
From wildebeest to sharks, animal journeys are changing - with impacts for humans too
Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate
Can fertilisers go green?
Synthetic fertilisers help crops but wreck the climate. Can we make better versions?
Can we save the world's coral?
Corals protect human and marine life. Can scientists grow more climate-proof versions?
Bonus Ep: the climate activists who sued their government (and won)
Our friends from BBC podcast The Global Story on a case that could change history
What is caused (and not caused) by climate change?
Graihagh Jackson explores the new field of climate attribution science
Can we save money and save the planet?
We need to be 40% more energy efficient to hit climate goals. Can the world do it?
Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate?
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
What does China's green tech revolution mean for the world?
China is scouring the globe for the raw materials of the future. How will we be affected?
Your questions answered: Climate change for kids, solar power, music for plants
Graihagh Jackson and her answer climate questions from listeners
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
Eating meat is bad for the climate, but is growing it artificially any better?
Are we spending enough on renewable energy?
The latest climate news and analysis, from green tech to frightening future flights
Why is defending forests so deadly?
Forest defenders face threats and extreme violence all over the world. What can be done?
How do you negotiate a good climate deal?
As a new play premieres about the Kyoto Protocol, two former negotiators share their tips
How are athletes adapting to extreme heat?
Olympians and sports officials are worried about intense heat at this year's Paris games
