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Join host Seth Larson as he interviews experts on some of the biggest environmental issues affecting people and our planet, including climate change, habitat loss, endangered species, and more. Learn something new about nature in every episode. This show is produced by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

  1. 2 DAGE SIDEN

    Why Giant Pandas Are a Conservation Success Story

    When you think of endangered species, chances are the giant panda comes to mind. With their black‑and‑white coats, bamboo obsession, and internet‑famous antics, pandas are among the most beloved animals on Earth—and they're also one of conservation's most hopeful success stories. In this episode of Nature Breaking, we're diving into the surprisingly weird and wonderful world of giant pandas with Colby Loucks, Vice President and Deputy Lead of WWF's Wildlife Program. Together, we unpack what makes pandas so unique—from their "fake thumb" and bamboo‑only diet to their solitary lifestyles and playful personalities. But this isn't just about adorable panda videos. We also talk about how decades of conservation work helped giant pandas rebound from the brink of extinction, why they were reclassified from endangered to vulnerable, and what their recovery teaches us about protecting other species. Along the way, Colby shares firsthand stories from the field—including what it's really like trying (and failing) to spot a panda in the wild. Links for More Info: Colby Loucks bio WWF Giant Panda page Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:24 Intro 2:00 Giant Pandas 101 4:56 Why do pandas play? 7:56 How giant pandas became a conservation success story 12:28 Colby's story about tracking a panda in the wild 15:37 Outro

    16 min.

  2. 14. APR.

    What happens when you invest money in nature?

    *Bonus Episode* What does it really mean to invest in nature—and why does it matter? In this special crossover episode of Nature Breaking and The Pew Charitable Trusts' After The Fact podcast, WWF's Seth Larson and Pew's Giuliana Pence explore the growing field of nature finance. Joined by experts from both organizations, they tackle a big question: how much does it cost to protect nature, and where does that money come from? You'll hear from Matthew Cranford of WWF and Shubash Lohani of Pew as they explain why the world needs roughly $1.2 trillion per year by 2030 to halt biodiversity loss—and why current funding falls short. They also break down innovative financing tools like Project Finance for Permanence, debt‑for‑nature swaps, and market-based models that are helping fund and secure long‑term protection for forests, oceans, and wildlife. From supporting Indigenous‑led conservation to restoring degraded landscapes, this episode shows why conservation isn't just a cost—it's an investment in healthy ecosystems, resilient communities, and a stable global economy that can also yield financial returns, in addition to nature benefits. If you've ever wondered how conservation actually gets funded, this episode offers a clear, accessible look at what happens when nature gets the investment it deserves. Links for More Info: Matthew Cranford bio Shubash Lohani bio Pew's After The Fact podcast WWF's Nature Finance & Investment strategy Enduring Earth Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Welcome to a special crossover episode with Pew & WWF 1:29 Today's topic: nature finance 3:46 How much does it cost to save nature? 6:28 What does that money pay for? 12:17 What is "nature finance" and how does it work? 16:33 WWF's Nature Finance & Investment strategy 22:07 Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) & the Enduring Earth coalition 26:07 PFP results for nature and people 29:34 Connecting funders with high-quality projects 32:18 Quick Pitch: Why should funders invest in nature? 35:10 Matthew and Shubash reflect on each other's work 37:09 Seth and Giuliana's final thoughts

    39 min.

  3. 7. APR.

    How Maya Higa Is Inspiring Millions to Take Action for Earth

    This week on Nature Breaking, we're teaming up with conservationist and content creator Maya Higa to kick off WWF's annual Give an Hour for Earth campaign. Maya is a Twitch streamer and YouTuber whose online community contributed tens of thousands of hours to our campaign last year.  Host Seth Larson interviews Maya about her journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a zookeeper, falconer, livestreamer, and founder of Alveus Sanctuary – a wildlife rehabilitation facility. She explains how digital platforms can be powerful tools for environmental education, what she's learned about inspiring young audiences, and why she believes small, everyday actions—done by many—can drive massive change.  Maya and Seth also break down their top recommendations for this year's Give an Hour for Earth activities, from simple trash cleanups to thoughtful grocery shopping, wildlife rehabilitation volunteering, and even livestream fundraising for conservation. Whether you're looking for hands‑on ways to help the planet or a dose of hope in the face of big environmental challenges, this episode is full of inspiration.  Links for More Info: TAKE ACTION: Give an Hour for Earth Maya Higa Alveus Sanctuary Maya's trash cleanup vlog Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:35 Intro 2:21 Maya's origin story 7:26 Maya's Tiny Mic video series and "hiding the broccoli" 9:54 The Alveus Sanctuary's mission 11:37 Give an Hour for Earth: Maya's trash cleanup experience 14:35 How small actions make a big difference 15:35 Maya and Seth's Top 3 Actions for Earth 22:16 Outro

    23 min.

  4. 24. MAR.

    Good News for Monarch Butterflies

    Good news is hard to come by in the conservation world—but this week, we have some to share. A new report from WWF‑Mexico shows that the endangered migratory eastern monarch butterfly is showing promising signs of recovery, with monarchs occupying 7.24 acres of forest in their wintering grounds in Mexico—up from 4.42 acres last year. That's a 64% increase. In this episode of Nature Breaking, we revisit conversations with two monarch experts—Eduardo Rendón‑Salinas of WWF‑Mexico and Court Whelan of Natural Habitat Adventures—to explain why this rebound matters, how monarch populations are measured, and what challenges still lie ahead. From the butterfly's amazing multi‑generational migration that spans thousands of miles to the threats posed by habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change, this episode dives into one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on Earth. If you're looking for a rare bit of optimism—and a reminder of why these butterflies inspire wonder across North America—this episode is for you. Links for More Info: Report: Monarch butterfly population increases by 64% Monarch Milkweed Finder Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:23 Intro & New Report Findings 2:10 The epic migration of monarchs (spring to late summer) 3:41 The epic migration of monarchs (late summer to winter) 6:00 How do we monitor and estimate monarch populations? 7:40 Threats facing monarchs 10:42 Why should we care about monarchs? 12:07 Outro

    13 min.

  5. 10. MAR.

    Nature's Awards Show: Celebrating Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Earth's MVPs

    Right now we're at the height of awards season, when artists across a variety of disciplines get awarded for the best achievements in their respective industries. In the spirit of that season, we decided to hand out some awards of our own this week. This episode features the first-ever Nature Breaking Awards. It's just like your favorite awards show, but for conservation instead of music or movies. Co-hosts Seth Larson and Hayley Lawton will run through fun categories like "Best Ecosystem Soundtrack" and "Wildest Wardrobe," discuss the nominees, and hand out some (largely arbitrary) awards. Because after all, we're all winners when it comes to saving the planet.  Subscribe to WWF's YouTube page Find Nature Breaking on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:19 Intro 1:33 Explaining the Nature Breaking Awards 3:05 Standout Support Species 5:03 Outstanding Wildlife Effects 6:38 Best Ecosystem Soundtrack 8:52 Wildest Wardrobe 10:08 Outstanding Ecosystem 11:37 Reactions to the winners 12:58 Outro

    13 min.

  6. 24. FEB.

    Can "Impact Investing" Help Save the Planet?

    Finance has a critical role to play in achieving conservation goals. Simply put, saving an ecosystem, or a species, isn't free. Those efforts require lots of scientific research and analysis, tools, infrastructure, and staff. WWF has been at the forefront of a variety of innovative ways to finance those efforts – from Project Finance for Permanence initiatives, to debt for nature swaps, and more. Today we're going to talk about another approach that's gaining steam: impact investing. Impact investing is all about making investments with the goal of advancing social or environmental outcomes – not about maximizing financial returns. Joining Nature Breaking today to explain how it works is Isabelle Foster, WWF's Senior Impact Investing Specialist. Isabelle is part of WWF Impact, our impact investing venture. And she's also a podcast host, having recently launched a limited-series show called Catalyzing Climate Conversations. Her new show is a partnership with the Aspen Institute's Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE). Stay tuned to hear from Isabelle about how impact investing works, why WWF is investing in companies like EatCloud—whose software platform is helping grocery stores and other businesses divert food from the landfill and instead support local communities—and how these investments advance conservation outcomes on the ground. Links for More Info: Isabelle Foster bio WWF Impact PODCAST: Catalyzing Climate Conversations CHAPTERS: 0:00 Preview 0:30 Intro 1:56 What is impact investing? 5:20 How can impact investing help the planet? 8:02 WWF's approach to impact investing 13:34 Example of success: EatCloud 21:45 Podcast plug for Catalyzing Climate Conversations 27:39 Outro

    28 min.

  7. 10. FEB.

    Climate Change & Nature Loss are Driving an Insurance Crisis

    Did you know that extreme weather disasters in the U.S. are now causing more than 20 billion‑dollar events every year, leaving a growing share of those losses uninsured? As climate change accelerates—and as ecosystems like wetlands and forests are destroyed and degraded—the insurance protection gap is widening, putting households, businesses, and entire communities at rising financial risk. In this episode of Nature Breaking, you'll hear from David Kuhn, WWF's Director for Adaptation and Resilience Partnerships and a contributor to a new WWF report on the insurance crisis. David explains what's driving the surge in uninsured losses, why premiums are skyrocketing, and how climate‑driven disasters are undermining the stability of the US insurance system. He also breaks down how nature loss is stripping communities of their "first line of defense" against floods, storms, and heat—and why restoring ecosystems may be one of the most cost‑effective ways to strengthen resilience and shore up the insurance system. As David shares, there's reason for hope in spite of these alarming trends. With smart policies, better risk modeling, and investments that treat nature as essential infrastructure, we can reduce damages, lower costs, and build a safer, more resilient future. Links for More Info: David Kuhn bio REPORT: Tackling the Insurance Protection Gap Op-Ed: Nature is a powerful ally against fires and floods (LA Times) Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 0:31 Intro 1:56 Explaining the insurance protection gap 6:47 Insurance becoming an unsustainable business model 10:23 Practical impacts of insurance gap on consumers 15:23 Role of nature loss in the insurance crisis 19:16 How nature can help mitigate the insurance crisis 21:32 Recommendations for policymakers, insurers, companies, etc. 25:50 Reasons for hope 30:00 Outro

    31 min.

  8. 27. JAN.

    Snow Leopards: Ghosts of the Mountain (2023)

    Note: This episode originally aired in October 2023. Snow leopards are among the hardest animals to find in the wild, both because of how rare they are, and because their coats are adapted to provide camouflage that makes them hard to see against the rugged mountain landscape they call home. With an estimated 4,000-6,500 snow leopards remaining in the wild, conservationists have been working in snow leopard range countries across Asia to build a more stable future for these big cats. And recently, Bhutan reported some good news: the population of snow leopards in that country has increased by nearly 40% since 2016. In this episode, you'll hear from Dechen Dorji, Senior Director for Asia on WWF's Wildlife Conservation team. He talks about the many characteristics that make snow leopards unique (5:07), the threats that have caused snow leopard populations to decline (13:01), and what we can learn from Bhutan's recent success to help snow leopards thrive across all 12 range countries they call home (17:52). Links for More Info:  WWF Snow Leopard page Press Release: Bhutan National Snow Leopard Survey Dechen Dorji bio

    34 min.
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Join host Seth Larson as he interviews experts on some of the biggest environmental issues affecting people and our planet, including climate change, habitat loss, endangered species, and more. Learn something new about nature in every episode. This show is produced by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

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