Living Planet

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Living Planet Podcast

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.

  1. Introducing: What on Earth

    2 DAYS AGO

    Introducing: What on Earth

    This week we are sharing an episode from What On Earth — a CBC Podcast dedicated to bringing you a world of climate solutions. “Ghosts in their fishing nets” takes us to the Yukon, where Indigenous communities are sounding the alarm over critically endangered Chinook salmon populations – and fighting to help the fish return.

    27 min
  2. Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?

    13 SEPT

    Deep Dive: What happens when ants invade?

    Which creatures tend their own gardens, keep livestock, wage wars and have been around since the dinosaurs? We’re talking about ants of course. Tiny but mighty, the ant universe is complex, fascinating, and mostly hidden. Ants are crucial for sustaining healthy ecosystems. But, as residents in one German town discovered, they can also wreak havoc when they invade new habitats.

    36 min
  3. Deep Dive: Suck, bury and store – Denmark wants your CO2, but why?

    6 SEPT

    Deep Dive: Suck, bury and store – Denmark wants your CO2, but why?

    If you can't beat CO2 pollution, then bury it? That's basically the thought behind carbon capture and storage. Denmark wants to become a leader in these efforts, and has the geological underground to lock away billions of tons of CO2. But locals ask, will it blow up in their face? An exploration of carbon capture technology.

    33 min
  4. Deep Dive: The dirty truth about laundry

    30 AUG

    Deep Dive: The dirty truth about laundry

    Our laundry routine impacts the environment with chemicals, microplastics, and energy use. Is our fear of being viewed as dirty making us overwash our clothes? Find out how to make smarter and greener laundry choices.

    32 min
  5. What’s Better: Dairy vs plant-based milk

    23 AUG

    What’s Better: Dairy vs plant-based milk

    Whether you're an almond or soy milk enthusiast, or just curious about the latest trend in plant-based alternatives, find out which milk is the best choice for your health and the environment.

    24 min
  6. Naturally Connected: The fox's tale

    16 AUG

    Naturally Connected: The fox's tale

    Foxes have thrived alongside us for centuries. Despite facing numerous threats, they continue to adapt and survive in our ever-changing world. But how are these clever animals finding their place in urban areas?

    14 min
  7. Naturally Connected: Finding humanity beneath the Arches

    9 AUG

    Naturally Connected: Finding humanity beneath the Arches

    America's iconic national parks are a great place to reconnect with nature. But are the crowds killing the vibe? Among the red rocks and tourists of Arches National Park in Southern Utah, reporter Sam Baker asks: Do we need solitude to find serenity in nature?

    33 min
  8. Naturally Connected: The lost art of foraging

    2 AUG

    Naturally Connected: The lost art of foraging

    An urban park in the heart of Berlin might not seem like an ideal place to forage for hidden food treasures. But it's actually blessed with richer biodiversity than the sprawling countryside that wraps around it. And, if you lean in close enough, you'll find an astonishing diversity of plants to nourish, heal and soothe - and you might even untap some old wisdom within yourself along the way.

    15 min
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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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  • Channel
    DW
  • Creator
    DW
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 DW
  • Show Website
    Living Planet

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