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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. 3 DGN GELEDEN

    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

  2. 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

  3. 13 JAN

    How Sustainable Infrastructure Can Protect Nature & People

    Did you know that 75% of the infrastructure the world will use in 2050 hasn't been built yet? That means the choices we make today—about roads, bridges, railways, ports, and power systems—will shape the future of both human development and the natural world. In this episode of Nature Breaking, WWF's Ryan Bartlett, Director for Climate Resilience and Risk Management, explains how we can build the infrastructure we need without destroying the ecosystems we rely on for critical benefits, including resilience to worsening weather extremes. From habitat fragmentation to increased flooding, poorly planned infrastructure can unintentionally cause huge environmental and social problems. But with the right planning tools, safeguards, and nature-based solutions that treat nature as infrastructure, we can chart a very different path forward. Links for More Info: Ryan Bartlett bio WWF Sustainable Infrastructure page Sustainable Infrastructure Program in Asia Greening Transportation Infrastructure Development (GRID) Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:26 Intro 1:38 Challenges and opportunities with infrastructure development 4:37 Unintended consequences from poorly planned infrastructure 8:05 Best practices to balance infrastructure with nature & climate concerns 10:58 Solutions for infrastructure bisecting wildlife habitat 15:20 Asia as a key region for sustainable infrastructure 18:30 Sustainable Infrastructure Program in Asia (SIPA) 28:53 Lessons learned from SIPA 31:07 Greening Transportation Infrastructure Development (GRID) program 34:32 What does success look like for advancing sustainable infrastructure development? 37:39 Outro

    38 min

  4. 30-12-2025

    Top 10 Conservation Wins of the Century (So Far)

    As 2025 comes to a close, we're looking back at the 10 biggest conservation wins of the 21st century (so far). We'll revisit iconic successes like the Paris Agreement on climate, the rebound of wild tigers and giant pandas, and the creation of the Amazon Region Protected Areas Program, the largest tropical forest conservation initiative on Earth. Plus, we'll celebrate grassroots efforts like Earth Hour and the return of bison to Native lands—proof that progress is happening at every level. If you care about wildlife, climate, and sustainability, this episode will give you hope and inspiration for the future. Links: Donate to support WWF's conservation mission Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:33 Intro 1:36 Rules of the Countdown 4:31 High Seas Treaty 5:57 Global Biodiversity Framework 7:06 Bison Restoration 9:27 Giant Pandas No Longer Endangered 10:43 The Paris Agreement on Climate Change 11:32 Global Response to the Poaching Crisis 12:55 Rebound of Wild Tigers 16:06 Earth Hour Launches 17:03 Creation of the Amazon Region Protected Areas (ARPA) Program 19:55 Environmentalism Goes Mainstream

    23 min

  5. 02-12-2025

    A Plan for More Sustainable Food (2024)

    Note: This episode originally ran on October 1, 2024. If you'd like to support WWF for Giving Tuesday, visit wwf.help/tuesday.  Global food production is a key driver behind both climate change and the loss of species and ecosystems. In fact, it's responsible for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and over two-thirds of global habitat and biodiversity losses. That's because unsustainable food production too often lead to the destruction of forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems in order to produce more food. So how do we create a more sustainable food system? Joining the show today is Dr. Jason Clay, Executive Director of WWF's Markets Institute. Jason has decades of experience working with companies to find innovative ways to make their supply chains more sustainable, and today he'll be explaining his latest initiative: Codex Planetarius. In short, Codex Planetarius aims to establish global environmental standards to limit the harm caused by the production of globally traded food. The idea draws inspiration from Codex Alimentarius, the international code of health and safety standards for food established in the mid-20th century. It makes sense: If the world can adopt standards to protect human health and safety, why can't we do the same for the health and safety of the planet? In this interview, Jason explains how his career journey evolved from human rights to conservation (with help from the Grateful Dead and Ben & Jerry's along the way), and how Codex Planetarius could establish new global norms for food production that help us feed the world without destroying it.  Links for More Info: Jason Clay bio Codex Planetarius homepage WEB STORY: Codex Planetarius: Increasing Global Food Sustainability and Resilience Chapters: 0:00 Programming note 1:22 Intro 3:10 Jason's background 5:14 Working with the Grateful Dead and Ben & Jerry's to save the rainforest 10:14 How the global food trade works 16:17 Codex Planetarius: global standards for sustainable food production 25:09 Paying for Codex Planetarius 30:57 How to implement the plan 41:52 Outro

    43 min

  6. 18-11-2025

    How Losing Vultures Led to 500,000 Human Deaths

    What happens when nature's cleanup crew disappears? In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson talks with Professor Eyal Frank, an environmental economist at the University of Chicago, about his groundbreaking research on the near-extinction of vultures in India—and the devastating ripple effects on human health. Frank explains: Why vultures are critical for ecosystems and public health How a common painkiller triggered a collapse in vulture populations Why that collapse may have caused 500,000 additional human deaths  What this teaches us about the hidden costs of biodiversity loss This is a fascinating—and sobering—look at how species we often overlook play vital roles in our lives. Tune in to learn why protecting wildlife isn't just about saving nature—it's about saving ourselves. Listen now and subscribe for more episodes on the connections between people and the planet. Links for More Info: Eyal Frank bio Study: The Near Extinction of Indian Vultures Led to the Death of a Half Million People Shocked Podcast Ep. 3: Vultures WWF web story: Vultures as Nature's Influencers Chapters: 0:00 Wild Guess trivia 0:32 Intro 2:16 Eyal Frank's background 4:40 Comparing attribution science in climate change v. biodiversity loss 6:27 Why are vultures important? 9:06 How Eyal learned about vulture loss in India 11:02 What happened to vultures in India? 15:50 How did vulture loss contribute to human deaths? 26:47 What were the actual causes of human deaths? 32:02 How many people died due to loss of vultures? 37:36 Lessons for policymakers and the general public 42:03 What's next for Eyal Frank? 45:02 Outro

    46 min

  7. 04-11-2025

    COP30's Big Idea: The Tropical Forest Forever Facility

    At COP30 in Brazil, one of the most ambitious climate finance initiatives ever conceived is set to launch: the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). This bold plan aims to flip the economics of deforestation by paying countries to keep their forests standing—rather than rewarding them for cutting them down. In this episode of Nature Breaking, WWF's Andrew Deutz joins host Seth Larson to break down how the TFFF works, why Brazil's $1 billion commitment is a game-changer, and what makes this model so innovative. From leveraging private finance to guaranteeing benefits for Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the TFFF could reshape global forest conservation—and climate finance as we know it. Tune in to learn why COP30 is the "make-or-break" moment for the TFFF, how the facility plans to mobilize $125 billion in capital, and what this means for tropical forest countries and the fight against climate change. Links for More Info: Andrew Deutz bio Op-Ed: Finance has long failed forests - now it may save them Press Release: WWF calls for investments in the TFFF following Brazil's catalytic announcement Chapters: 0:00 Wild Guess trivia question 0:43 Intro 2:07 What is the TFFF? 4:22 TFFF development process 6:11 Benefits for Indigenous Peoples 10:11 COP30 expectations and next steps 14:12 How would the TFFF work in practice? 19:01 Brazil's leadership 21:57 What's in it for the private sector? 26:02 Response to TFFF critiques 31:23 One thing that everyone should know about the TFFF 33:04 Outro

    34 min

  8. 28-10-2025

    Spooky Species and a Green Halloween

    In this Halloween bonus episode of Nature Breaking, WWF's Seth Larson and Hayley Lawton share tips for celebrating the season in a more sustainable way—from upcycled costumes and DIY decorations to creative uses for leftover pumpkin bits. Then, things get spooky as Seth and Hayley play a game of "Guess That Spooky Species," featuring eerie animal sounds from the wild. Can you tell the difference between a raven and an owl? A bear and an alligator? Tune in and test your wildlife knowledge! Whether you're trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, or just enjoying the spooky vibes, this episode is packed with fun and eco-friendly ideas to help you celebrate Halloween with nature in mind. Happy Halloween from all of us at WWF! Links for More Info: WWF's Spooky Species Playlist 10 Green Tips for Halloween Eerie Animals? Not so fast. Chapters: 0:00 Wild Guess trivia question 0:41 Intro 1:38 Seth & Hayley Halloween memories 4:09 Green Halloween Tips 7:44 Guess that "spooky species" sound 12:29 Outro

    13 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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