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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.

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Deep Dive: The hidden solar revolution that stumped experts

Not long ago, energy analysts noticed something weird in the data they were tracking. The anomaly centered on Pakistan. All of a sudden, the country seemed to be using far, far less electricity than before. What the analysts would discover baffled them – a different kind of power surge brewing elsewhere, right under their noses. One that could have ripple effects far and wide. If it isn't halted.

25 min
15 NOV

Deep Dive: The oil that is waiting for its great escape

Thousands of ships loaded with oil were sunk during the fierce sea battles of the Second World War. That means they’ve been sitting underwater for eight decades, with no maintenance or protection. Scientists fear many of these wrecks are now close to collapse — and that a spike in catastrophic oil spills may be on the horizon.

29 min
7 NOV

Introducing: Up from Dust

This week we are sharing an episode from Up From Dust – a podcast from the NPR stations of Kansas. "Healing the ground we broke" takes us to the majestic prairies of Kansas to the get the dirt on why soil health is so important to maintaining our food systems and protecting the land from climate disaster.

34 min
1 NOV

Deep Dive: Can planting trees really offset my flight emissions?

Ever been in this situation? You want to fly, but when you start looking at carbon offset websites, you can’t tell what’s real? Then this episode’s definitely for you. We asked around, and got some pretty interesting answers, including from an unlikely carbon credit b.s. detector.

30 min
25 OCT

Naturally Connected: What wild geese teach us about teamwork

Wild geese migrate with remarkable success. They navigate thousands of miles thanks to their unique social structure and provide valuable lessons on teamwork and resilience. But how do these birds know exactly when to embark on their epic migration?

13 min
18 OCT

Deep Dive: How eco-friendly funerals are changing traditions

As traditional funerals take a toll on the environment, a new wave of eco-friendly options is emerging. This episode reveals the surprising choices for sustainable farewells. Are you ready to rethink your final act?

34 min
11 OCT

Deep Dive: Advertising: What kind of future are we buying?

It's so common it's easy to overlook. But what if advertising has more power to shape our choices, our world and our climate than we realize? For decades, the fossil fuel industry has used marketing to buy our support and delay climate action – with remarkable success. Now some cities have had enough. They're banning ads for cruises, cars and flying – and they say that's just the beginning.

35 min
4 OCT

What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?

Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand for this non-animal-based leather alternative is on the rise, especially when it comes to shoes. Some consumers don’t want to pay leather prices, others want a clean conscience when it comes to the environment and animal cruelty. So, how do these materials stack up against leather?

31 min

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Carbon offsetting for dummies.

2 Nov

ACTgreen

The dive into the murky,$ fraudulent world of carbon offsetting schemes - specifically aviation - exposed the fraudulent horrors of this sector of so called ‘voluntary Carbon markets’. The vast majority of these schemes shown to be scamming their customers and the planet. They are very hard to monitor, and even when exposed as worthless it’s impossible to hold the fraudsters to account. Also showed the fundamental flaw in the concept of Carbon offsetting in that it does nothing to address the real imperative climate action of reducing carbon emissions. These schemes simply allow big polluters like the aviation industry to carry on business as usual. Turns out anyone who tries to salve their climate conscious or reduce their carbon footprint by paying to offset their flight emissions really is ‘a dummy’ Thank you for exposing the snakes under that stone.
Great Sustainability News

14/06/2019

Jec52

It’s not presented in a exciting way, just like the news it is, but the articles are really interesting and often on things you wouldn’t normally hear. There is a mixture of news that make you optimistic or pessimistic about the future.
Earnest & informative

02/11/2021

Anita Swale

Always refreshing, serious but with optimism. Delightful listen.
Oke

27/04/2019

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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.